Nordsjælland vs Viborg FF Preview, Predictions, Analysis & Tips

2025/2026 Superliga, Denmark

Right to Dream Park Sun, 19 Apr - 2:00 PM

Superliga

Nordsjælland FCN

Viborg FF Viborg FF

Full Time Sun, 19 Apr 2:00 PM

Round 5 Championship Round

Justin Janssen - 90'

Prince Amoako Junior - 32'

Charly Nouck - 19'

CONTEXT

FC Nordsjælland claimed a hard-fought 2-1 home win against Viborg FF in the Danish Superliga, overcoming a 1-1 halftime deadlock to secure victory. Dominating possession with 67% to Viborg's 33%, Nordsjælland asserted control, especially after the break, converting opportunities while Viborg struggled to respond. Identified pre-match as the stronger side, Nordsjælland delivered a significant structural deviation of 57.9%, reflecting their outperformance. The result aligned with pre-match expectations, with efficiency holding steady in line throughout. No red cards marred the contest, ensuring uninterrupted flow, and absent xG data leaves performance metrics reliant on observable dominance. This outcome reinforces Nordsjælland's form, extending their edge in the standings, while Viborg's resilience falls short against superior control.

TL;DR

Structural deviation: Nordsjælland recorded significant structural deviation of 57.9%.
Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with expectations.
xG alignment: xG alignment unavailable due to missing data.
Market alignment: Outcome aligned with pre-match market expectations.
xG expectations: xG expectations unavailable due to missing data.
Event impact: No notable event impacts from adjustments or ties.
Red card distortion: No red card distortion occurred.

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

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Match referee

F. Svendsen

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

J. Dahl

1st Assistant

L. Hummelgaard

2nd Assistant

S. Funder

4th Official

J. Olsen

Nickolai Lund

1.73

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

1.87

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

18 - 6 - 7

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

Nordsjælland

42.12%

Draw

25.68%

Viborg FF

32.21%

Movement

Changes since opening

Nordsjælland

-53.11%

Draw

+21.1%

Viborg FF

+32.02%

Team Power Ranking

36.42

29.65

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Nordsjælland

Viborg FF

Power Score

36.42

29.65

League Position

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.

Nordsjælland — Opponent-weighted form score

Viborg FF — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Nordsjælland Viborg FF

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

Nordsjælland

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition half density —

vs season average —

Viborg FF

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

Nordsjælland ⚠ Proxy

⚠ Proxy Viborg FF

Attacking Efficiency

Higher is better

Attacking Efficiency

32.46

40.00

Defensive Efficiency

Lower is better

Defensive Efficiency

40.00

32.46

Combined Efficiency Index

-3 0 3

Nordsjælland -0.74 Efficiency Index

Viborg FF +0.74 Efficiency Index

xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.

Nordsjælland

Viborg FF

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.

Nordsjælland ⚠ Proxy

⚠ Proxy Viborg FF

Created Set-piece attacking threat

Nordsjælland Viborg FF

Set-piece xG Share

—

Goals per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xG)

— vs —

Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure

Nordsjælland Viborg FF

Set-piece xGA Share

—

Conceded per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xGA)

— vs —

xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.

Nordsjælland

Viborg FF

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.

Nordsjælland

Viborg FF

Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence

Nordsjælland Viborg FF

Goals per Match ↑ better

—

Shots per Match ↑ better

—

Dangerous Attacks ↑ better

—

Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure

Nordsjælland Viborg FF

Goals Conceded ↓ better

—

Shots Conceded ↓ better

—

Dangerous Attacks Conceded ↓ better

—

Nordsjælland

Viborg FF

Window = 15s post-possession change

Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

FCN had peak pressure around 97'.
FCN started the game with stronger pressure.

FCN Pressure Viborg FF Pressure

⚡

Pressure Index: FCN reached the top pressure at 97' (81.62).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 31 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Nordsjælland FCN Home

31 matches

Viborg FF Viborg FF Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

+23

Goal Difference

-23

Data last updated: 2026-04-20T00:03:53+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-2-1

Match Formation 4-3-3

13 A. Hansen

2 P. Ankersen

3 T. Salquist

36 C. Yirenkyi

25 J. Lähteenmäki

6 M. Brink Christensen

18 J. Meltofte Janssen

23 R. Norheim

10 P. Amoako Junior

14 I. Adel

11 A. Rasmussen

1 L. Pedersen

30 S. Kuzmic

24 D. Anyembe

32 L. Kirkegaard

26 H. Bidstrup

6 M. Clausen

13 J. Grønning

10 T. Jørgensen

11 C. Ngos Nouck Horneman

19 D. Hanza Meha

29 S. Jalal Karchoud

General Information

Date & Time :

Apr 19, 2026, 02:00 PM

Competition :

2025/2026 Superliga, Denmark · Round 5 · Championship Round

Stadium :

Right to Dream Park

Capacity :

9200

Pitch Surface :

Artificial turf

Weather :

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees :

Frederik Svendsen

Jesper Dahl

Lars Hummelgaard

Svend Funder

Statistics

Possession

FCN

63%

Viborg FF

37%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1

4 Big Chances Created 4

5 Shots 1

75 Dangerous attacks 24

67 Possession 33

6 Corners 4

10 Free kicks 9

2 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

12 Goal Attempts 12

11 Throwins 8

5 Substitutions 5

0 Hit Woodwork 1

85 Ball Safe 76

20 Dribble Attempts 19

8 Successful Dribbles 11

40 Successful Dribbles Percentage 58

8 Goal Kicks 12

2 Assists 1

Attacking

3 Counter Attacks 4

3 Big Chances Missed 3

140 Attacks 78

Possession

15 Key Passes 10

626 Successful Passes 260

90 Successful Passes Percentage 79

695 Passes 331

43 Long Passes 40

63 Successful Long Passes Percentage 43

27 Successful Long Passes 17

Defensive

12 Tackles 21

5 Saves 3

12 Interceptions 15

32 Duels Won 48

Build-up

8 Accurate Crosses 1

18 Total Crosses 14

Discipline

9 Fouls 10

3 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : Frederik Svendsen

Manager ▼

J. Olsen Coach

Starting XI ▼

Andreas Hansen Goalkeeper

7.03

Peter Ankersen Defender

7.02

Tobias Salquist Defender

6.76

Caleb Yirenkyi Defender

7.08

Mark Brink Midfielder

6.7

Malte Heyde

Midfielder82'

6.56

Justin Janssen Midfielder

6.9

Runar Norheim Midfielder

6.7

Noah Markmann

Defender62'

6.74

Juho Lähteenmäki Midfielder

6.77

Victor Gustafsen

Defender82'

6.34

Prince Amoako Junior Attacker

6.87

Alexander Lind Attacker

7.01

Levy Nene

Attacker82'

6.82

Ibrahim Adel Attacker

6.62

Mamadou Sadio

Attacker62'

7.16

Substitutes ▼

Mamadou Sadio

Attacker62'

7.16

Noah Markmann

Defender62'

6.74

Levy Nene

Attacker82'

6.82

Malte Heyde

Midfielder82'

6.56

Victor Gustafsen

Defender82'

6.34

Bench ▼

Andreas Gülstorff Goalkeeper

Stephen Acquah Defender

6.54

Villum Berthelsen Midfielder

6.58

Hjalte Boe Rasmussen Attacker

6.57

Referee : Frederik Svendsen