Brøndby IF vs Sønderjyske Fodbold Prediction, Preview and Stats

Denmark flag 2025/2026 Superliga, Denmark
Brøndby Stadion Fri, 17 Apr - 5:00 PM
Superliga
Brøndby IF BIF
6 Winner 0
Sønderjyske Fodbold SON
Full Time Fri, 17 Apr 5:00 PM
Round 5 Championship Round
Jacob Ambaek - 25', 34', 54'
Nicolai Vallys - 40'
Ben Godfrey - 58'
Sho Fukuda - 67'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Brøndby IF produced a commanding display, thrashing Sønderjyske Fodbold 6-0 in a Danish Superliga encounter that showcased their attacking prowess. The home team surged ahead with a 3-0 halftime lead, courtesy of clinical finishing, before piling on three more goals after the break to seal a comprehensive victory. Holding 54% possession, Brøndby dictated the tempo throughout, while Sønderjyske struggled to create meaningful chances despite entering as the perceived stronger side. No red cards marred the contest, allowing uninterrupted flow and highlighting Brøndby's superior execution. This result marked a significant structural deviation of 49.3%, underscoring the home side's ruthless efficiency in line with pre-match assessments. Sønderjyske's inability to respond emphasized Brøndby's dominance on the day.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Brøndby IF's 6-0 win showed a significant 49.3% deviation favoring the home team.
  • Efficiency shift: Team efficiencies stayed in line with pre-match evaluations.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment remains undetermined without available data.
  • Market alignment: Outcome matched pre-match market expectations.
  • xG expectations: Pre-match xG expectations unavailable for analysis.
  • Event impact: No second-half adjustments or other events altered the flow.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards ensured no distortion to match structure.
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
D. Yurdakul
D. Yurdakul
1st Assistant • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 16.61
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 2.72
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.06
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.22
J. García Nilton
J. García Nilton
2nd Assistant • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 16.61
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 2.72
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.06
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.22
M. Lykke
M. Lykke
4th Official • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 16.61
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 2.72
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.06
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.22
J. A. Sundberg
J. A. Sundberg
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 16.61
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 2.72
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.06
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.22
Brøndby IF S. Cooper
S. Cooper
VS
Sønderjyske Fodbold T. Nørgaard
T. Nørgaard
0.93
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.73
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC Midtjylland Rank: L
Nordsjælland Rank: L
AGF Rank: D
Viborg FF Rank: L
FC Midtjylland Rank: D
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Viborg FF Rank: L
FC Midtjylland Rank: D
Nordsjælland Rank: L
AGF Rank: D
Odense BK Rank: W
Brøndby IF Rank: D
24
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
24 - 9 - 12
12

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Brøndby IF
50.73%
Draw
24.52%
Away Sønderjyske Fodbold
24.74%

Movement

Changes since opening
Brøndby IF
-44.56%
Draw
+21.23%
Sønderjyske Fodbold
+23.32%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
21.33
26.13
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Brøndby IF
Sønderjyske Fodbold
Power Score
21.33
26.13
League Position
5
6
Global Rank
-
-

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
Brøndby IF — Opponent-weighted form score
Sønderjyske Fodbold — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Brøndby IF Sønderjyske Fodbold

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

Brøndby IF

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

Sønderjyske Fodbold

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

Brøndby IF ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sønderjyske Fodbold
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
45.56
20.00
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
20.00
45.56
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
Brøndby IF +2.39 Efficiency Index
vs
Sønderjyske Fodbold -2.39 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Brøndby IF
Sønderjyske Fodbold
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.

Brøndby IF ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sønderjyske Fodbold
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Brøndby IF Sønderjyske Fodbold
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 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Brøndby IF Sønderjyske Fodbold
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.
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).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Brøndby IF
Sønderjyske Fodbold
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.

–
Brøndby IF
vs
Sønderjyske Fodbold
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Brøndby IF Sønderjyske Fodbold
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
Brøndby IF 0.42
Sønderjyske Fodbold 0.16
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Brøndby IF Sønderjyske Fodbold
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
Brøndby IF 0.00
Sønderjyske Fodbold 0.12
Brøndby IF
Sønderjyske Fodbold
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • BIF had peak pressure around 62'.
  • BIF started the game with stronger pressure.
BIF Pressure SON Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: BIF reached the top pressure at 62' (96.59).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 45 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Brøndby IF BIF Home
45 matches
Sønderjyske Fodbold SON Away
Match Record
24
Wins
12
9
Draws
9
12
Losses
24
Goals
80
Goals Scored
50
50
Goals Conceded
80
+30
Goal Difference
-30
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-18T00:02:52+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
P. Pentz
Austria
1 P. Pentz
J. Vanlerberghe
Substitution
Belgium
30 J. Vanlerberghe
B. Godfrey
England
14 B. Godfrey
L. Binks
England
4 L. Binks
M. Köhlert
Germany
27 M. Köhlert
M. Frøkjær-Jensen
Substitution
Denmark
29 M. Frøkjær-Jensen
B. Slisz
Poland
99 B. Slisz
D. Wass
Substitution
Denmark
10 D. Wass
N. Vallys
Denmark
7 N. Vallys
S. Fukuda
Substitution
Japan
19 S. Fukuda
J. Brøchner Ambæk
Substitution
38 J. Brøchner Ambæk
N. Flø
Denmark
1 N. Flø
D. Grétarsson
Iceland
4 D. Grétarsson
P. Kristensen
Substitution
Denmark
19 P. Kristensen
M. Soulas
France
12 M. Soulas
T. Klysner
Substitution
Denmark
20 T. Klysner
T. Sommer
Denmark
26 T. Sommer
S. Emini
Substitution
Macedonia
7 S. Emini
O. Hyseni
Denmark
24 O. Hyseni
S. Haidara
Substitution
31 S. Haidara
L. Qamili
Substitution
Albania
15 L. Qamili
M. Hoppe
United States
9 M. Hoppe

General Information

Date & Time
Apr 17, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Superliga, Denmark · Round 5 · Championship Round
Stadium
Brøndby Stadion
Capacity
29000
Attendance
20274
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Deniz Yurdakul
Jonathan García Nilton
Mathias Lykke
Jakob A. Sundberg

Statistics

Possession
BIF
55%
SON
45%

Top Statistics

6 Goals 0
5 Big Chances Created 1
8 Shots 2
52 Dangerous attacks 44
54 Possession 46
5 Corners 5
14 Free kicks 17
1 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

8 Goal Kicks 11
0 Hit Woodwork 1
18 Dribble Attempts 11
9 Successful Dribbles 3
17 Throwins 23
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 27
5 Substitutions 5
6 Assists 0
75 Ball Safe 71
15 Goal Attempts 4
0 Injuries 1

Attacking

88 Attacks 90
2 Counter Attacks 0
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

452 Passes 378
24 Successful Long Passes 26
43 Long Passes 54
56 Successful Long Passes Percentage 48
384 Successful Passes 312
85 Successful Passes Percentage 83
20 Key Passes 7

Defensive

17 Tackles 15
9 Interceptions 7
1 Saves 3
55 Duels Won 48

Build-up

15 Total Crosses 16
6 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

2 Offsides 0
17 Fouls 14

Lineup

Referee : Jakob A. Sundberg

Starting XI ▼

1
Patrick Pentz
Patrick Pentz Goalkeeper
7.13
4
Luis Binks
Luis Binks Defender
6.98
14
Ben Godfrey
Ben Godfrey Defender
6.9
27
Mats Köhlert
Mats Köhlert Defender
6.97
30
Jordi Vanlerberghe
Jordi Vanlerberghe Defender
6.73
37
Raphael Canut Pedersen
Raphael Canut Pedersen
Defender73'
6.66
7
Nicolai Vallys
Nicolai Vallys Midfielder
7.13
10
Daniel Wass
Daniel Wass Midfielder
6.88
8
Benjamin Tahirović
Benjamin Tahirović
Midfielder63'
6.84
29
Mads Frøkjaer-Jensen
Mads Frøkjaer-Jensen Midfielder
6.56
36
Viggo Poulsen
Viggo Poulsen
Midfielder73'
6.47
99
Bartosz Slisz
Bartosz Slisz Midfielder
7.02
19
Sho Fukuda
Sho Fukuda Attacker
6.8
22
Ousmane Sow
Ousmane Sow
Midfielder83'
6.49
38
Jacob Ambaek
Jacob Ambaek Attacker
3
6.74
51
Oskar Fenger
Oskar Fenger
Attacker84'
6.5
Referee : Jakob A. Sundberg

Starting XI ▼

1
N. Flø
N. Flø Goalkeeper
6.54
4
Daníel Leó Grétarsson
Daníel Leó Grétarsson Defender
7.04
12
M. Soulas
M. Soulas Defender
7.08
19
Pachanga Cassoma Kristensen
Pachanga Cassoma Kristensen Defender
6.52
3
S. Wæver
S. Wæver
Defender59'
6.61
20
T. Klysner
T. Klysner Defender
6.63
13
D. Wilkins
D. Wilkins
Defender70'
6.56
7
S. Emini
S. Emini Midfielder
6.67
23
E. Duru
E. Duru
Defender59'
6.48
15
Lirim Qamili
Lirim Qamili Midfielder
6.75
6
R. Vinderslev
R. Vinderslev
Midfielder46'
6.7
24
O. Hyseni
O. Hyseni Midfielder
6.68
26
T. Sommer
T. Sommer Midfielder
7.02
31
M. Haidara
M. Haidara Midfielder
6.73
29
A. Rrahmani
A. Rrahmani
Midfielder81'
6.71
9
M. Hoppe
M. Hoppe Attacker
6.71

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Bartosz Slisz
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
87'
86'
Event
D. Wilkins
Handball / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Oskar Fenger → Jacob Ambaek
10th Substitution
84'
Event
Ousmane Sow → Sho Fukuda
9th Substitution
83'
81'
Event
A. Rrahmani → M. Haidara
8th Substitution
Event
Raphael Canut Pedersen → Jordi Vanlerberghe
6th Substitution
73'
Event
Viggo Poulsen → Mads Frøkjaer-Jensen
7th Substitution
73'
70'
Event
D. Wilkins → T. Klysner
5th Substitution
Event
Sho Fukuda
Right foot shot / 6th Goal
67'
Event
Benjamin Tahirović → Daniel Wass
4th Substitution
63'
59'
Event
E. Duru → S. Emini
2nd Substitution
59'
Event
S. Wæver → Pachanga Cassoma Kristensen
3rd Substitution
Event
Ben Godfrey
Right foot shot / 5th Goal
58'
Event
Jacob Ambaek
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
54'
48'
Event
M. Hoppe
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
46'
Event
R. Vinderslev → Lirim Qamili
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+1'
Event
5th Yellowcard
45+1'
Event
M. Haidara
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Nicolai Vallys
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
40'
Event
Jacob Ambaek
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
34'
Event
Jacob Ambaek
Header / 1st Goal
25'
Event
Mats Köhlert
Goal disallowed
15'

CONCLUSION

Brøndby IF's emphatic 6-0 rout of Sønderjyske Fodbold cements their credentials as a top contender, exposing the visitors' defensive frailties despite their stronger pre-match billing. The halftime cushion allowed tactical freedom in the second period, where Brøndby maintained control without concession. This market-aligned triumph, unmarred by disruptions, signals heightened confidence for upcoming fixtures. Sønderjyske must regroup swiftly to avoid a slide, as Brøndby's precision converted dominance into a statement win.

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