Viborg FF vs FC København preview

Denmark flag 2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark
Energi Viborg Arena Sun, 23 Aug - 4:00 PM
Superliga
Viborg FFVFF
FC KøbenhavnCOP
KICKOFF : Sun, 23 Aug - 4:00 PM
Round 5 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Viborg FF prepares to host FC København at Energi Viborg Arena during the Superliga regular season. Domestic league positions place the home side fifth and the visitors second. Power metrics favor the away team at 75.05 over the hosts at 66.86. Recent form scores reflect a clear difference with FC København at 27.78 and Viborg FF at 12.5. Both clubs enter this fixture with distinct performance profiles shaped by their current standings. The 2026/2027 campaign continues to unfold with this league encounter highlighting contrasting team strengths. Venue conditions at the stadium may influence playing styles as the match approaches. Overall preparation focuses on leveraging available squad resources for each side.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Viborg FF occupies fifth place while FC København sits second in domestic league positions.
  • Form: Visitors hold a form score of 27.78 against the hosts' mark of 12.5.
  • Squad: FC København registers as the stronger team per overall power evaluation.
  • Efficiency: Detailed efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both participants.
  • Transition: Transition phase statistics show no recorded values in available records.
  • Set pieces: Set piece evaluations depend on proxy data carrying low confidence.
  • xVariable: FC København maintains an 8.2 point power advantage over Viborg FF.
  • Market: Baseline split: Viborg FF 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | FC København 0% (Δ+0%).
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
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Viborg FF Nickolai Lund
Nickolai Lund
VS
FC København B. Svensson
B. Svensson
1.4
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.27
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
AGF Rank: 74 W
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: 64 D
Brøndby IF Rank: 70 L
Odense BK Rank: 58 W
AGF Rank: 72 L
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: 61 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Randers FC Rank: 61 W
Silkeborg IF Rank: 63 W
Lyngby Boldklub Rank: 54 W
Brøndby IF Rank: 69 W
Randers FC Rank: 60 W
Silkeborg IF Rank: 60 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 2 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
66.86
75.05
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Viborg FF
FC København
Power Score
66.86
75.05
League Position
5
2
Global Rank
336
150

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.

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Viborg FF VFF Home
4 matches
FC København COP Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
2
Draws
2
1
Losses
1
Goals
6
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
6
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-19T01:23:46+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 23, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark · Round 5 · Regular Season
Stadium
Energi Viborg Arena
Capacity
9566
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

20
Kasper Kiilerich
Kasper Kiilerich Goalkeeper
7.4
29
Sami Jalal
Sami Jalal Attacker
6.66
19
Dorian Hanza
Dorian Hanza Centre Forward
6.72
11
Charly Nouck
Charly Nouck Attacker
6.72
6
Mads Søndergaard
Mads Søndergaard Central Midfield
7.17
23
Oliver Bundgaard
Oliver Bundgaard Left Back
7.3
10
Thomas Jørgensen
Thomas Jørgensen Central Midfield
7.03
30
Srdjan Kuzmic
Srdjan Kuzmic Right Back
6.97
4
Lukas Kirkegaard
Lukas Kirkegaard Right Back
7.29
5
Zan Zaletel
Zan Zaletel Left Back
7.03
13
Jeppe Grønning
Jeppe Grønning Central Midfield
6.86

Starting XI ▼

31
Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson
Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson Goalkeeper
6.59
14
Andreas Cornelius
Andreas Cornelius Centre Forward
6.68
24
Birger Meling
Birger Meling Left Back
8.37
33
Alex Král
Alex Král Defensive Midfield
6.67
10
Mohamed Elyounoussi
Mohamed Elyounoussi Right Wing
7.87
21
Mads Emil Madsen
Mads Emil Madsen Attacking Midfield
7.1
16
Robert
Robert Left Wing
6.79
20
Junnosuke Suzuki
Junnosuke Suzuki Right Back
6.85
5
Gabriel Pereira
Gabriel Pereira Right Back
6.65
2
Felix Beijmo
Felix Beijmo Left Back
7.16
27
Thomas Delaney
Thomas Delaney Defensive Midfield
6.77

CONCLUSION

Anticipation builds around this Superliga clash where league positions and power differentials set the stage for competitive action. FC København brings stronger recent indicators and overall ratings into the venue. Viborg FF will look to utilize home surroundings to counter the visitors' advantages. Limited supporting data on efficiency and transitions leaves room for on-field adjustments. Set piece elements carry uncertainty due to reliance on proxy information. Teams must navigate these variables carefully throughout the contest. The encounter underscores ongoing season developments between sides with measurable differences in key areas.