Silkeborg IF vs FC København Prediction, Preview and Stats

Denmark flag 2025/2026 Superliga, Denmark
JYSK park Sun, 10 May - 2:00 PM
Superliga
Silkeborg IF SIL
0 Winner 4
FC København COP
Full Time Sun, 10 May 2:00 PM
Round 9 Relegation Round
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Goal
Viktor Claesson - 85'
Youssoufa Moukoko - 81' (P)
Thomas Delaney - 36'
Viktor Bjarki Dadason - 1'

CONTEXT

FC København delivered a dominant performance, thrashing Silkeborg IF 0-4 in their home fixture. The away side established supremacy early, surging to a 0-2 halftime lead through clinical finishing and superior control. Silkeborg managed just 43% possession, struggling to penetrate København's organized defense. In the second half, the visitors maintained their grip, adding two more goals to seal a comprehensive win without facing any red card threats. No major disruptions occurred, allowing København's quality to shine through. This outcome reflects their status as the stronger team, with possession at 57% underscoring their command. The minimal deviation of 2.8% highlights how the match unfolded predictably.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Structural deviation was minimal at 2.8% for FC København.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment unavailable due to missing data.
  • Market alignment: Market alignment confirmed true with FC København's victory.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations not assessable without data.
  • Event impact: No events or adjustments altered the match flow.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards issued, causing zero distortion.
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

Match referee

J. Kehlet

Denmark 25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

S. Bramsen

1st Assistant

Denmark

J. Mastrup

2nd Assistant

Denmark

A. Uslu

4th Official

Denmark

League averages

Superliga Based on last 100 matches

Fouls / match 20.53
Yellow cards / match 3.08
Red cards / match 0.12
Penalties / match 0.22
Silkeborg IF K. Nielsen
K. Nielsen
VS
FC København B. Svensson
B. Svensson
1.2
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.33
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Odense BK Rank: 59 W
Randers FC Rank: 58 W
Vejle Boldklub Rank: 50 W
Fredericia Rank: 52 D
Odense BK Rank: 58 W
FC København Rank: 70 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Fredericia Rank: 52 D
Vejle Boldklub Rank: 50 W
Odense BK Rank: 58 W
Vejle Boldklub Rank: 50 W
Randers FC Rank: 59 W
Silkeborg IF Rank: 60 W
6
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
6 - 10 - 26
26

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Silkeborg IF
0.39%
Draw
2.37%
Away FC København
97.24%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
59.97
70.38
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Silkeborg IF
FC København
Power Score
59.97
70.38
League Position
11
7
Global Rank
489
202

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
Silkeborg IF — Opponent-weighted form score
FC København — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Silkeborg IF FC København

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

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vs

Silkeborg IF

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

FC København

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

Silkeborg IF ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy FC København
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
20.12
34.74
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
34.74
20.12
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
Silkeborg IF -1.39 Efficiency Index
vs
FC København +1.39 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Silkeborg IF
FC København
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.

Silkeborg IF ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy FC København
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Silkeborg IF FC København
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Silkeborg IF FC København
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Silkeborg IF
FC København
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.

–
Silkeborg IF
vs
FC København
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Silkeborg IF FC København
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
Silkeborg IF 0.21
FC København 0.21
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Silkeborg IF FC København
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
Silkeborg IF 0.05
FC København 0.00
Silkeborg IF
FC København
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • COP had peak pressure around 39'.
  • COP started the game with stronger pressure.
SIL Pressure COP Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: COP reached the top pressure at 39' (99.02).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 42 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Silkeborg IF SIL Home
42 matches
FC København COP Away
Match Record
6
Wins
26
10
Draws
10
26
Losses
6
Goals
36
Goals Scored
89
89
Goals Conceded
36
-53
Goal Difference
+53

Data last updated: 2026-05-11T00:03:57+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-2-1
Match Formation 3-4-3
Pitch
N. Larsen
Substitution
Denmark
1 N. Larsen
J. Gammelby
Denmark
19 J. Gammelby
R. Østrøm
Norway
3 R. Østrøm
P. Machado Ganchas
Portugal
4 P. Machado Ganchas
S. Fynbo Stücker
Denmark
28 S. Fynbo Stücker
W. Kirk
Substitution
Denmark
27 W. Kirk
A. Vikman
Substitution
Sweden
6 A. Vikman
V. Westh
Substitution
Denmark
7 V. Westh
S. Brix
Denmark
14 S. Brix
C. McCowatt
New Zealand
17 C. McCowatt
T. Adamsen
Substitution
Denmark
23 T. Adamsen
Pitch
D. Kotarski
Croatia
1 D. Kotarski
J. Suzuki
Japan
20 J. Suzuki
M. Jattah-Njie Jørgensen
Denmark
25 M. Jattah-Njie Jørgensen
G. Pereira Magalhães dos Santos
Substitution
Brazil
5 G. Pereira Magalhães dos Santos
M. López Lanfranco
Peru
15 M. López Lanfranco
T. Delaney
Substitution
Denmark
27 T. Delaney
M. Madsen
Denmark
21 M. Madsen
A. Ulineia Buta
Substitution
Portugal
17 A. Ulineia Buta
M. Achouri
Tunisia
30 M. Achouri
V. Dadason
Substitution
Iceland
39 V. Dadason
M. Elyounoussi
Substitution
Norway
10 M. Elyounoussi

General Information

Date & Time :
May 10, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Superliga, Denmark · Round 9 · Relegation Round
Stadium :
JYSK park
Capacity :
10000
Attendance :
6879
Pitch Surface :
Artificial turf
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Steffen Beck Bramsen
Jakob Mastrup
Aydin Uslu
Jakob Kehlet

Statistics

Possession
SIL
42%
COP
58%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 4
2 Big Chances Created 5
4 Shots 9
33 Dangerous attacks 76
43 Possession 57
2 Corners 5
7 Free kicks 5
1 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

10 Throwins 9
75 Successful Dribbles Percentage 22
6 Successful Dribbles 4
7 Goal Kicks 3
0 Assists 3
8 Dribble Attempts 18
5 Substitutions 5
5 Goal Attempts 12
64 Ball Safe 57
1 Injuries 0
0 Penalties 1
1 Hit Woodwork 0

Attacking

68 Attacks 149
2 Big Chances Missed 1
1 Counter Attacks 1

Possession

450 Successful Passes 652
42 Long Passes 54
43 Successful Long Passes Percentage 69
18 Successful Long Passes 37
529 Passes 707
85 Successful Passes Percentage 92
5 Key Passes 13

Defensive

38 Duels Won 25
12 Interceptions 17
4 Saves 4
18 Tackles 9

Build-up

1 Accurate Crosses 6
3 Total Crosses 11

Discipline

0 Offsides 3
6 Fouls 7

Lineup

Referee : Jakob Kehlet

Starting XI ▼

1
Nicolai Larsen
Nicolai Larsen Goalkeeper
30
Aske Andrésen
Aske Andrésen
Goalkeeper89'
3
Robin Østrøm
Robin Østrøm Defender
4
Pedro Ganchas
Pedro Ganchas Defender
19
Jens Martin Gammelby
Jens Martin Gammelby Defender
28
Simon Stücker
Simon Stücker Defender
6
Adam Wikman
Adam Wikman Midfielder
20
Mads Larsen
Mads Larsen
Midfielder22'
7
Villads Westh
Villads Westh Midfielder
11
Oliver Ross
Oliver Ross
Attacker71'
14
Sofus Berger
Sofus Berger Midfielder
17
Callum McCowatt
Callum McCowatt Midfielder
27
William Kirk
William Kirk Midfielder
36
Julius Lorents
Julius Lorents
Midfielder71'
23
Tonni Adamsen
Tonni Adamsen Attacker
9
Alexander Simmelhack
Alexander Simmelhack
Attacker89'
Referee : Jakob Kehlet

Starting XI ▼

1
Dominik Kotarski
Dominik Kotarski Goalkeeper
5
Gabriel Pereira
Gabriel Pereira Defender
6
Pantelis Hatzidiakos
Pantelis Hatzidiakos
Defender57'
20
Junnosuke Suzuki
Junnosuke Suzuki Defender
25
Zanka
Zanka Defender
15
Marcos López
Marcos López Midfielder
17
Aurélio Buta
Aurélio Buta Midfielder
11
Jordan Larsson
Jordan Larsson
Attacker75'
21
M. Madsen
M. Madsen Midfielder
27
Thomas Delaney
Thomas Delaney Midfielder
36
William Clem
William Clem
Midfielder56'
10
Mohamed Elyounoussi
Mohamed Elyounoussi Attacker
7
Viktor Claesson
Viktor Claesson
Midfielder82'
30
Elias Achouri
Elias Achouri Attacker
39
Viktor Bjarki Dadason
Viktor Bjarki Dadason Attacker
9
Youssoufa Moukoko
Youssoufa Moukoko
Attacker75'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Alexander Simmelhack → Tonni Adamsen
10th Substitution
89'
Event
Aske Andrésen → Nicolai Larsen
9th Substitution
89'
85'
Event
Viktor Claesson
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
82'
Event
Viktor Claesson → Mohamed Elyounoussi
8th Substitution
81'
Event
Youssoufa Moukoko
Left foot shot / 1st Penalty
Event
Oliver Ross
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
75'
75'
Event
Youssoufa Moukoko → Viktor Bjarki Dadason
7th Substitution
75'
Event
Jordan Larsson → Aurélio Buta
6th Substitution
Event
Julius Lorents → William Kirk
4th Substitution
71'
Event
Oliver Ross → Villads Westh
5th Substitution
71'
57'
Event
Pantelis Hatzidiakos → Gabriel Pereira
3rd Substitution
56'
Event
William Clem → Thomas Delaney
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
36'
Event
Thomas Delaney
Header / 2nd Goal
Event
Mads Larsen → Adam Wikman
1st Substitution
22'
1'
Event
Viktor Bjarki Dadason
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Oliver Ross takes a right-footed shot but misses.
89
Update Update
Alexander Illum Simmelhack comes on for Tonni Adamsen.
89
Update Update
Aske Leth Andresen comes on for Nicolai Larsen.
86
Attempt Attempt
Viktor Claesson scores with a right-footed shot.
82
Update Update
Viktor Claesson comes on for Mohamed Elyounoussi.
81
Attempt Attempt
Youssoufa Moukoko scores with a left-footed shot.
80
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Youssoufa Moukoko scores, making it 3 penalties for the team.
77
Attempt Attempt
Sofus Berger Brix takes a left-footed shot that hits the post.
77
Attempt Attempt
Simon Stuker's right-footed shot is saved.
75
Update Update
Youssoufa Moukoko is on, and Viktor Dadason is off.
75
Update Update
Jordan Larsson is on, and Aurelio Buta is off.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Oliver Ross.
71
Update Update
Julius Nielsen is on, and William Kirk is off.
71
Substitution Substitution
Oliver Ross is substituted for Villads Westh.
67
Attempt Attempt
Callum McCowatt takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
63
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Pantelis Hatzidiakos with his right foot is saved.
60
Attempt Attempt
Viktor Dadason takes a left-footed shot but misses.
57
Update Update
Pantelis Hatzidiakos comes on for Gabriel Pereira.
56
Update Update
William Clem is on, and Thomas Delaney is off.
50
Attempt Attempt
Mohamed Elyounoussi takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
44
Attempt Attempt
Aurelio Buta takes a right-footed shot but misses.
43
Attempt Attempt
Callum McCowatt takes a left-footed shot but misses.
40
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Pereira's header is saved.
36
Update Update
Thomas Delaney scores with a header.
33
Attempt Attempt
Junnosuke Suzuki takes a right-footed shot but misses.
31
Attempt Attempt
Marcos Johan Lopez Lanfranco takes a left-footed shot but misses.
29
Attempt Attempt
Mads Emil Madsen takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
24
Attempt Attempt
Callum McCowatt takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
22
Update Update
Mads Kaalund Larsen comes on for Adam Wikman.
20
Attempt Attempt
Thomas Delaney takes a left-footed shot but misses.
11
Attempt Attempt
Mathias Zanka Jorgensen takes a left-footed shot but misses.
10
Attempt Attempt
Aurelio Buta takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
9
Attempt Attempt
Mohamed Elyounoussi attempts a header but misses the shot.
8
Attempt Attempt
Tonni Adamsen's left-footed shot is saved.
1
Attempt Attempt
Viktor Dadason scores with a right-footed shot.

CONCLUSION

FC København's 0-4 triumph over Silkeborg IF exemplified their superiority, converting dominance into goals efficiently. Leading 0-2 at halftime, they controlled 57% possession and faced minimal resistance. Silkeborg's inability to generate threats exposed defensive frailties. With no red cards or disruptions, the result stayed true to form, showing minimal deviation and full market alignment. This performance reinforces København's credentials as the stronger outfit, setting a strong tone for future fixtures.

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