FC Midtjylland vs AGF Prediction, Preview and Stats

Denmark flag 2025/2026 Superliga, Denmark
MCH Arena Mon, 20 Apr - 5:00 PM
Superliga
FC Midtjylland FCM
2 Winner 1
AGF AGF
Full Time Mon, 20 Apr 5:00 PM
Round 5 Championship Round
Jesper Hansen - 83' (Own Goal)
Julius Emefile - 90+3'
Goal
|
Goal
Henrik Dalsgaard - 20'

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CONTEXT

FC Midtjylland staged a gritty comeback to defeat AGF 2-1 in the Danish Superliga, overturning a 0-1 halftime deficit with superior second-half execution. Dominating possession at 65% to AGF's 35%, the home side pressed relentlessly after the break, capitalizing on defensive lapses to secure the winner. Despite AGF being pegged as the stronger team pre-match, Midtjylland's tactical discipline and clinical finishing flipped the script in a match free of red cards or major disruptions. The clean contest highlighted the home team's control, as they converted limited chances efficiently while AGF faded under pressure. This result underscores Midtjylland's home fortress mentality, extending their strong run and denting AGF's ambitions. The moderate 7.6% structural deviation in Midtjylland's favor aligned neatly with market views, reinforcing their status as convincing victors.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: FC Midtjylland registered a moderate 7.6% structural deviation in their victory.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency finished in line with pre-match assessments for both teams.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment unavailable due to missing expected goals data.
  • Market alignment: Final outcome fully aligned with pre-match market positioning.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations unassessable without underlying data.
  • Event impact: No notable second-half adjustments or events influenced the result.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards produced zero distortion in match dynamics.
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
S. Bramsen
S. Bramsen
2nd Assistant • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 17.07
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 2.64
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.07
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.19
M. Kristoffersen
M. Kristoffersen
4th Official • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 17.07
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 2.64
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.07
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.19
S. Putros
S. Putros
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 17.07
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 2.64
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.07
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.19
R. Risum
R. Risum
1st Assistant • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 17.07
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 2.64
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.07
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.19
FC Midtjylland M. Tullberg
M. Tullberg
VS
AGF J. Poulsen
J. Poulsen
1.86
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.07
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Brøndby IF Rank: W
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: D
Viborg FF Rank: D
Nordsjælland Rank: L
Brøndby IF Rank: D
Silkeborg IF Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Nordsjælland Rank: D
Viborg FF Rank: W
Brøndby IF Rank: D
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: D
Vejle Boldklub Rank: W
Viborg FF Rank: W
28
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
28 - 11 - 13
13

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home FC Midtjylland
92.4%
Draw
7.39%
Away AGF
0.21%

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.
35.82
37.2
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
FC Midtjylland
AGF
Power Score
35.82
37.2
League Position
2
1
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.

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vs
FC Midtjylland — Opponent-weighted form score
AGF — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) FC Midtjylland AGF

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

FC Midtjylland

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

FC Midtjylland ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy AGF
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
21.62
48.86
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
48.86
21.62
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
FC Midtjylland -2.55 Efficiency Index
vs
AGF +2.55 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
FC Midtjylland
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.

FC Midtjylland ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy AGF
Created Set-piece attacking threat
FC Midtjylland AGF
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
FC Midtjylland AGF
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.
FC Midtjylland
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.

–
FC Midtjylland
vs
AGF
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
FC Midtjylland 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
FC Midtjylland 0.29
AGF 0.36
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
FC Midtjylland 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
FC Midtjylland 0.02
AGF 0.05
FC Midtjylland
AGF
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • AGF had peak pressure around 13'.
  • AGF started the game with stronger pressure.
FCM Pressure AGF Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: AGF reached the top pressure at 13' (95.52).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 52 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

FC Midtjylland FCM Home
52 matches
AGF AGF Away
Match Record
28
Wins
13
11
Draws
11
13
Losses
28
Goals
93
Goals Scored
61
61
Goals Conceded
93
+32
Goal Difference
-32
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-21T00:01:39+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch
E. Olafsson
Iceland
16 E. Olafsson
H. Lee
South Korea
3 H. Lee
M. Erlić
Croatia
6 M. Erlić
M. Bech Sørensen
Denmark
22 M. Bech Sørensen
D. Osorio Osorio
Chile
11 D. Osorio Osorio
D. Castillo
Substitution
Ecuador
21 D. Castillo
V. Byskov Andreasen
Denmark
20 V. Byskov Andreasen
V. Jensen
Substitution
Denmark
55 V. Jensen
K. Cho
Substitution
South Korea
10 K. Cho
M. Gogorza Krüger-Johnsen
Substitution
Denmark
41 M. Gogorza Krüger-Johnsen
D. Simsir
Denmark
58 D. Simsir
J. Hansen
Denmark
1 J. Hansen
E. Kahl
Sweden
19 E. Kahl
H. Dalsgaard
Substitution
Denmark
3 H. Dalsgaard
F. Beijmo
Sweden
2 F. Beijmo
J. Andersen
Substitution
Denmark
26 J. Andersen
K. Yakob
Substitution
Iraq
17 K. Yakob
M. Knudsen
Substitution
Norway
4 M. Knudsen
G. Links
South Africa
11 G. Links
K. Malt Arnstad
Norway
10 K. Malt Arnstad
T. Kristensen
Denmark
31 T. Kristensen
J. Serra
Substitution
Germany
13 J. Serra

General Information

Date & Time
Apr 20, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Superliga, Denmark · Round 5 · Championship Round
Stadium
MCH Arena
Capacity
12152
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ , Clear
Referees
Steffen Beck Bramsen
Mads-Kristoffer Kristoffersen
Sandi Putros
Rene Risum

Statistics

Possession
FCM
61%
AGF
39%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 4
5 Shots 6
41 Dangerous attacks 42
65 Possession 35
3 Corners 5
20 Free kicks 14
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

57 Successful Dribbles Percentage 69
15 Throwins 16
11 Goal Kicks 4
23 Dribble Attempts 16
13 Successful Dribbles 11
78 Ball Safe 55
5 Goal Attempts 12
4 Substitutions 5
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Assists 0

Attacking

100 Attacks 77
1 Big Chances Missed 3
4 Counter Attacks 8

Possession

83 Successful Passes Percentage 67
74 Long Passes 42
40 Successful Long Passes 12
54 Successful Long Passes Percentage 29
9 Key Passes 10
403 Successful Passes 169
487 Passes 251

Defensive

1 Interceptions 5
5 Saves 1
61 Duels Won 50
13 Tackles 18

Build-up

4 Accurate Crosses 6
11 Total Crosses 16

Discipline

14 Fouls 20
0 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : Sandi Putros

Starting XI ▼

16
Elías Ólafsson
Elías Ólafsson Goalkeeper
7.05
3
Han-beom Lee
Han-beom Lee Defender
6.86
6
Martin Erlić
Martin Erlić Defender
6.83
22
Mads Bech Sørensen
Mads Bech Sørensen Defender
6.99
11
Darío Osorio
Darío Osorio Midfielder
7.36
20
Valdemar Byskov
Valdemar Byskov Midfielder
6.92
21
Denil Castillo
Denil Castillo Midfielder
6.99
29
Paulinho
Paulinho
Defender54'
6.72
55
Victor Bak
Victor Bak Midfielder
6.8
38
Julius Emefile
Julius Emefile
Attacker84'
6.58
10
Gue-sung Cho
Gue-sung Cho Attacker
6.71
14
Edward Chilufya
Edward Chilufya
Attacker71'
6.46
41
Mikel Gogorza
Mikel Gogorza Attacker
6.74
7
Franculino
Franculino
Attacker54'
7.3
58
Aral Şimşir
Aral Şimşir Attacker
7.44
Referee : Sandi Putros

Starting XI ▼

1
Jesper Hansen
Jesper Hansen Goalkeeper
6.9
2
Felix Beijmo
Felix Beijmo Defender
7.24
3
Henrik Dalsgaard
Henrik Dalsgaard Defender
6.81
40
Jonas Jensen-Abbew
Jonas Jensen-Abbew
Defender90'
6.38
19
Eric Kahl
Eric Kahl Defender
6.91
4
Magnus Knudsen
Magnus Knudsen Midfielder
6.96
8
Sebastian Jørgensen
Sebastian Jørgensen
Midfielder90'
6.65
11
Gift Links
Gift Links Midfielder
7.39
17
Kevin Yakob
Kevin Yakob Midfielder
6.84
6
Nicolai Poulsen
Nicolai Poulsen
Midfielder75'
6.88
26
Jacob Andersen
Jacob Andersen Midfielder
6.54
5
Frederik Tingager
Frederik Tingager
Defender63'
7
10
Kristian Arnstad
Kristian Arnstad Attacker
7.33
13
Janni Serra
Janni Serra Attacker
6.72
9
Patrick Mortensen
Patrick Mortensen
Attacker63'
6.74
31
Tobias Bech
Tobias Bech Attacker
7.25

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Julius Emefile
Header / 2nd Goal
90+3'
90'
Event
Jonas Jensen-Abbew → Henrik Dalsgaard
8th Substitution
90'
Event
Sebastian Jørgensen → Magnus Knudsen
9th Substitution
Event
Julius Emefile → Victor Bak
7th Substitution
84'
Event
Jesper Hansen
Own Goal / 1st Own Goal
83'
77'
Event
Nicolai Poulsen
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
75'
Event
Nicolai Poulsen → Kevin Yakob
6th Substitution
Event
Edward Chilufya → Gue-sung Cho
5th Substitution
71'
Event
Darío Osorio
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
70'
63'
Event
Frederik Tingager → Jacob Andersen
4th Substitution
63'
Event
Patrick Mortensen → Janni Serra
3rd Substitution
57'
Event
Felix Beijmo
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Paulinho → Denil Castillo
2nd Substitution
54'
Event
Franculino → Mikel Gogorza
1st Substitution
54'
1ST-HALF
Event
Aral Şimşir
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
45+1'
21'
Event
Henrik Dalsgaard
Goal awarded
20'
Event
Henrik Dalsgaard
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: FC Midtjylland exhibited a moderate deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.

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