Viborg FF vs AGF preview

Denmark flag 2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark
Energi Viborg Arena Fri, 14 Aug - 5:00 PM
Superliga
Viborg FFVFF
2 1
AGFAGF
Full Time Fri, 14 Aug 5:00 PM
Round 4 Regular Season
Mads Søndergaard - 11', 60'
Goal
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Goal

CONTEXT

Viborg FF defeated AGF 2-1 in a match that featured a 1-1 score at halftime. AGF controlled 65 percent of possession and generated an xG total of 1.74 while Viborg FF recorded 35 percent possession and 1.01 xG. The stronger side according to pre-match indicators was AGF yet the outcome favored the home side. No red cards occurred for either team. The result represented a significant deviation for Viborg FF and proved inconsistent with xG values. Efficiency metrics remained in line with observed patterns and the outcome aligned with market indicators. The match concluded without second half adjustments altering the structural balance.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Viborg FF 2-1 AGF. Viborg FF showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with the performance metrics for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The final result was inconsistent with xG totals as the lower xG side prevailed.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved aligned with pre-match market indicators.
  • xG expectations: AGF carried higher xG expectations at 1.74 against Viborg FF at 1.01.
  • Event impact: The 1-1 halftime score shaped second half developments toward the 2-1 finish.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards were shown producing no distortion from disciplinary events.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. Redder
M. Redder
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
S. Bramsen
S. Bramsen
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
L. Hummelgaard
L. Hummelgaard
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Tykgaard
M. Tykgaard
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Viborg FF Nickolai Lund
Nickolai Lund
VS
AGF J. Poulsen
J. Poulsen
1.31
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.73
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: 64 D
Brøndby IF Rank: 70 L
Odense BK Rank: 59 W
AGF Rank: 72 L
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: 62 L
FC Midtjylland Rank: 79 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lyngby Boldklub Rank: 57 D
Brøndby IF Rank: 68 D
Viborg FF Rank: 67 W
Brøndby IF Rank: 70 W
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: 62 W
FC Midtjylland Rank: 79 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 2 - 4
4

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
67.35
72
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Viborg FF
AGF
Power Score
67.35
72
League Position
2
9
Global Rank
337
218

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Viborg FF — Opponent-weighted form score
AGF — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Viborg FF AGF

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Viborg FF

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

AGF

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Viborg FF ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy AGF
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
38.86
39.15
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
39.15
38.86
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Viborg FF -0.03 Efficiency Index
vs
AGF +0.03 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Viborg FF
AGF
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Viborg FF
vs
AGF
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Viborg FF AGF
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
50%
27%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.51 vs -0.47
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Viborg FF AGF
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
27%
50%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.47 vs -0.51
Viborg FF
AGF
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Viborg FF
vs
AGF
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Viborg FF AGF
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Viborg FF 0.38
AGF 0.32
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Viborg FF AGF
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Viborg FF 0.01
AGF 0.06
Viborg FF
AGF
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • VFF had peak pressure around 65'.
  • AGF started the game with stronger pressure.
VFF Pressure AGF Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: VFF reached the top pressure at 65' (52.95).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 6 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Viborg FF VFF Home
6 matches
AGF AGF Away
Match Record
0
Wins
4
2
Draws
2
4
Losses
0
Goals
8
Goals Scored
17
17
Goals Conceded
8
-9
Goal Difference
+9
Expected Goals
2.51
xG
2.21
2.21
xGA
2.51

Data last updated: 2026-08-15T00:01:12+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 14, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark · Round 4 · Regular Season
Stadium
Energi Viborg Arena
Capacity
9566
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Mikkel Redder
Steffen Beck Bramsen
Lars Hummelgaard
Michael Tykgaard

Statistics

Possession
VFF
39%
AGF
61%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 0
5 Shots 4
32 Dangerous attacks 69
35 Possession 65
3 Corners 10
9 Free kicks 12
0 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

71 Ball Safe 86
5 Goal Kicks 6
9 Goal Attempts 10
5 Substitutions 5
7 Throwins 15
0 Hit Woodwork 1
2 Assists 1
5 Dribble Attempts 17
2 Successful Dribbles 12
40 Successful Dribbles Percentage 71

Attacking

71 Attacks 121
1 Big Chances Missed 0
1 Counter Attacks 1

Possession

32 Long Passes 29
228 Passes 421
190 Successful Passes 376
83 Successful Passes Percentage 89
10 Key Passes 14
15 Successful Long Passes 14
47 Successful Long Passes Percentage 48

Defensive

5 Saves 1
15 Tackles 13
6 Interceptions 9
49 Duels Won 57

Build-up

7 Total Crosses 17
4 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
15 Fouls 14

Lineup

Referee : Mikkel Redder

Starting XI ▼

20
Kasper Kiilerich
Kasper Kiilerich Goalkeeper
7.43
4
Lukas Kirkegaard
Lukas Kirkegaard Defender
6.92
5
Zan Zaletel
Zan Zaletel Defender
7.26
23
Oliver Bundgaard
Oliver Bundgaard Defender
6.86
30
Srdjan Kuzmic
Srdjan Kuzmic Defender
6.45
6
Mads Søndergaard
Mads Søndergaard Midfielder
2
8.05
8
Asker Beck
Asker Beck
Midfielder61'
6.56
10
Thomas Jørgensen
Thomas Jørgensen Midfielder
6.55
34
Philip Keller
Philip Keller
Midfielder61'
6.66
13
Jeppe Grønning
Jeppe Grønning (C) Midfielder
6.6
11
Charly Nouck
Charly Nouck Attacker
6.74
33
Frederik Damkjer
Frederik Damkjer
Midfielder84'
19
Dorian Hanza
Dorian Hanza Attacker
6.59
36
Adam Kleis-Kristoffersen
Adam Kleis-Kristoffersen
Attacker87'
29
Sami Jalal
Sami Jalal Attacker
6.77
21
Bilal Brahimi
Bilal Brahimi
Midfielder61'
6.36
Referee : Mikkel Redder

Starting XI ▼

1
Jesper Hansen
Jesper Hansen Goalkeeper
6.32
14
Tobias Mölgaard
Tobias Mölgaard Defender
6.59
19
Eric Kahl
Eric Kahl
Defender61'
6.57
26
Jacob Andersen
Jacob Andersen Defender
6.49
20
Tómas Óli Kristjánsson
Tómas Óli Kristjánsson
Attacker85'
44
Mouhammade Camara
Mouhammade Camara Defender
7.23
7
Markus Solbakken
Markus Solbakken Midfielder
7.11
4
Magnus Knudsen
Magnus Knudsen
Midfielder61'
6.6
10
Kristian Arnstad
Kristian Arnstad (C) Midfielder
6.59
11
Gift Links
Gift Links Midfielder
7.23
39
Frederik Emmery
Frederik Emmery Midfielder
7.48
8
Sebastian Jørgensen
Sebastian Jørgensen Attacker
7.16
13
Janni Serra
Janni Serra Attacker
6.82
28
James Bogere
James Bogere
Attacker72'
6.67
23
Mikael Anderson
Mikael Anderson Attacker
6.97
31
Tobias Bech
Tobias Bech
Attacker72'
6.49

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Adam Kleis-Kristoffersen → Dorian Hanza
10th Substitution
87'
85'
Event
Tómas Óli Kristjánsson → Jacob Andersen
9th Substitution
Event
Frederik Damkjer → Charly Nouck
8th Substitution
84'
76'
Event
Magnus Knudsen
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
72'
Event
Tobias Bech → Mikael Anderson
6th Substitution
72'
Event
James Bogere → Janni Serra
7th Substitution
Event
Asker Beck → Mads Søndergaard
1st Substitution
61'
Event
Bilal Brahimi → Sami Jalal
2nd Substitution
61'
Event
Philip Keller → Thomas Jørgensen
4th Substitution
61'
61'
Event
Eric Kahl → Tobias Mölgaard
3rd Substitution
61'
Event
Magnus Knudsen → Markus Solbakken
5th Substitution
Event
Mads Søndergaard
Header / 3rd Goal
60'
1ST-HALF
31'
Event
Frederik Emmery
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Mads Søndergaard
Header / 1st Goal
11'

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 2-1.
89
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
87
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 2-1.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
86
Update Update
Adam Kleis-Kristoffersen replaces Dorian Hanza.
85
Attempt Attempt
Frederik Damkjer takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
84
Attempt Attempt
Bilal Brahimi takes a left-footed shot but misses.
81
Update Update
On Tomas Kristjansson, off Jakob. Mikael Neville Anderson.
76
Update Update
Frederik Damkjer is on, and Charly Horneman is off.
74
Attempt Attempt
Mikael Neville Anderson takes a right-footed shot but misses.
74
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Magnus Knudsen.
74
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Magnus Knudsen.
72
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
72
Update Update
Tobias Bech comes on for Mikael Neville Anderson.
72
Substitution Substitution
James Bogere is substituted off for Janni Serra.
72
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
71
Attempt Attempt
Mikael Neville Anderson takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
71
Attempt Attempt
Mikael Neville Anderson takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
71
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
66
Attempt Attempt
Magnus Knudsen takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
66
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
66
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
63
Attempt Attempt
Bilal Brahimi takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
61
Substitution Substitution
Eric Kahl is substituted off for Tobias Molgaard Henriksen.
61
Update Update
On comes Magnus Knudsen, off goes Markus Solbakken.
61
Update Update
On Asker Beck, off Mads Sondergaard.
61
Update Update
Bilal Brahimi is on, and Mads Sondergaard is off.
61
Substitution Substitution
Philip Keller is substituted for Thomas Jorgensen.
60
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Mads Sondergaard Head Shot Goal
60
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Mads Sondergaard scores, making it 2-1.
54
Attempt Attempt
Gift Links takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
53
Update Update
Offside.
52
Attempt Attempt
Mikael Neville Anderson takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
48
Attempt Attempt
Sebastian Jorgensen takes a left-footed shot but misses.
47
Attempt Attempt
Gift Links takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
46
Attempt Attempt
Tobias Molgaard Henriksen takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
45
Attempt Attempt
Zan Zaletel takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
43
Attempt Attempt
Tobias Molgaard Henriksen takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
42
Attempt Attempt
Frederik Emmery takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
42
Attempt Attempt
Sebastian Jorgensen takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
40
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
40
Attempt Attempt
Sebastian Jorgensen takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
31
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Frederik Emmery takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
31
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Frederik Emmery scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Markus Solbakken.
30
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Frederik Emmery scores, making it 1-1.
26
Attempt Attempt
Dorian Hanza's header is saved.
25
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
24
Attempt Attempt
Oliver Bundgaard attempts a header but misses the shot.
22
Attempt Attempt
Dorian Hanza takes a right-footed shot but misses.
19
Attempt Attempt
Mikael Neville Anderson takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
17
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
16
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
11
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Mads Sondergaard Head Shot Goal
11
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
11
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
8
Attempt Attempt
Sebastian Jorgensen takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
5
Attempt Attempt
Thomas Jorgensen takes a left-footed shot but misses.
5
Attempt Attempt
Mads Sondergaard takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
3
Attempt Attempt
Mikael Neville Anderson takes a right-footed shot but misses.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Mikkel Redder.

CONCLUSION

The 2-1 result highlighted a clear mismatch between possession dominance and actual scoring output. AGF maintained territorial control yet failed to convert the xG advantage into a winning margin. Viborg FF capitalized on limited opportunities to secure the points. The absence of red cards kept the contest at full strength throughout both halves. Analytical review shows the deviation originated from finishing efficiency rather than structural changes. The even halftime position allowed Viborg FF to adjust without major disruption. Overall the data confirms that xG differentials do not always dictate final standings when efficiency patterns hold steady.