Odense BK vs Vejle Boldklub Prediction, Preview and Stats

Denmark flag 2025/2026 Superliga, Denmark
Nature Energy Park Sun, 17 May - 12:00 PM
Superliga
Odense BK ODE
Versus
Vejle Boldklub Vejle Boldklub
KICKOFF : Sun, 17 May - 12:00 PM
Round 10 Relegation Round

CONTEXT

In the Superliga Relegation Round of the 2025/2026 season, Odense BK hosts Vejle Boldklub at Nature Energy Park. Odense occupies 8th place domestically, ahead of Vejle in 12th, reflecting greater consistency amid the relegation scrap. Vejle holds a narrow power edge at 50.35 versus Odense's 48.85, translating to a 1.5-point advantage that underscores their underlying quality. However, Odense's form score of 14.78 significantly outpaces Vejle's 8.06, signaling stronger recent momentum at home. Absent detailed efficiency, set-piece, or xG data due to unavailable metrics, the preview hinges on these core indicators. Odense benefits from venue familiarity and superior form, while Vejle must exploit their power superiority in a tight battle. This fixture promises intensity, with home dynamics potentially tipping the scales.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Vejle Boldklub possesses a slight 1.5-point power advantage over Odense BK with scores of 50.35 to 48.85.
  • Form: Odense BK shows stronger form at 14.78 compared to Vejle Boldklub's 8.06.
  • Squad: No specific squad updates available for either Odense BK or Vejle Boldklub.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are unavailable for this matchup.
  • Transition: Transition play data unavailable due to lack of advanced statistics.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data unavailable as xG metrics are not enabled for either team.
  • xVariable: xG-based variables unavailable with low confidence proxies used.
  • Market: Odense BK 61.1% (Δ+0%) | Draw 20.6% (Δ+0%) | Vejle Boldklub 18.3% (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
Odense BK A. Zorniger
A. Zorniger
VS
Vejle Boldklub C. Nørgaard
C. Nørgaard
1.38
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.69
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Randers FC Rank: 59 D
Silkeborg IF Rank: 60 L
Fredericia Rank: 53 W
FC København Rank: 69 L
Randers FC Rank: 58 W
Silkeborg IF Rank: 60 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Fredericia Rank: 53 W
Randers FC Rank: 58 L
FC København Rank: 69 L
Silkeborg IF Rank: 58 L
FC København Rank: 70 L
Fredericia Rank: 51 D
12
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
12 - 2 - 9
9
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Odense BK
61.12%
Draw
20.57%
Away Vejle Boldklub
18.31%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
48.85
50.35
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Odense BK
Vejle Boldklub
Power Score
48.85
50.35
League Position
8
12
Global Rank
548
780

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
Odense BK — Opponent-weighted form score
Vejle Boldklub — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Odense BK Vejle Boldklub

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 23 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Odense BK ODE Home
23 matches
Vejle Boldklub Vejle Boldklub Away
Match Record
12
Wins
9
2
Draws
2
9
Losses
12
Goals
40
Goals Scored
27
27
Goals Conceded
40
+13
Goal Difference
-13
Expected Goals
1.33
xG
0.52
0.52
xGA
1.33

Data last updated: 2026-05-15T00:09:00+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
T. Sander
30 T. Sander
L. Owusu
20 L. Owusu
Y. Bojang
24 Y. Bojang
J. Berthel Askou Harvey
13 J. Berthel Askou Harvey
M. McCoy
15 M. McCoy
M. Ejdum
18 M. Ejdum
R. Falk Jensen
8 R. Falk Jensen
I. Ouédraogo
22 I. Ouédraogo
J. Arp
7 J. Arp
J. Niemiec
11 J. Niemiec
N. Ganaus
17 N. Ganaus
Pitch
T. Haahr Jakobsen
24 T. Haahr Jakobsen
C. Sørensen
3 C. Sørensen
H. Gitz Christensen
31 H. Gitz Christensen
V. Jensen
5 V. Jensen
L. Flø Borregaard
23 L. Flø Borregaard
M. Vestergård
6 M. Vestergård
T. Gundelund
2 T. Gundelund
T. Bach
16 T. Bach
A. Hjulsager
17 A. Hjulsager
C. Gammelgaard
7 C. Gammelgaard
J. Duin
9 J. Duin

General Information

Date & Time :
May 17, 2026, 12:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Superliga, Denmark · Round 10 · Relegation Round
Stadium :
Nature Energy Park
Capacity :
15790
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Jonas Hansen
Jesper Dahl
Ole Kronlykke
F. Iriskic

Expected Lineup

Referee : Jonas Hansen

Starting XI ▼

30
Theo Sander
Theo Sander Goalkeeper
6.5
7
Fiete Arp
Fiete Arp Midfielder
7.24
18
Max Ejdum
Max Ejdum Midfielder
7
11
Jona Niemiec
Jona Niemiec Attacker
6.71
17
Noah Ganaus
Noah Ganaus Attacker
6.96
8
Rasmus Falk
Rasmus Falk Central Midfield
7
13
Julius Berthel Askou
Julius Berthel Askou Left Back
6.92
15
Marcus McCoy
Marcus McCoy Left Back
6.84
20
Leeroy Owusu
Leeroy Owusu Right Back
6.89
22
Ismahila Ouédraogo
Ismahila Ouédraogo Central Midfield
6.88
24
Yaya Bojang
Yaya Bojang Right Back
6.65
Referee : Jonas Hansen

Starting XI ▼

24
Tobias Haahr
Tobias Haahr Goalkeeper
6.84
9
Jelle Duin
Jelle Duin Centre Forward
6.61
2
Thomas Gundelund
Thomas Gundelund Defensive Midfield
6.63
5
Valdemar Lund
Valdemar Lund Right Back
6.56
6
Mike Vestergård
Mike Vestergård Defensive Midfield
6.71
7
Christian Gammelgaard
Christian Gammelgaard Right Wing
6.83
16
T. Bach
T. Bach Left Wing
6.75
17
Andrew Hjulsager
Andrew Hjulsager Attacking Midfield
6.82
3
Christian Sørensen
Christian Sørensen Left Back
6.74
23
Lasse Flø
Lasse Flø Right Back
6.74
31
Hjalte Gitz Christensen
Hjalte Gitz Christensen Left Back
7.44

CONCLUSION

Odense BK approaches this Relegation Round clash with key edges in home advantage, 8th-place standing, and a robust form score of 14.78 over Vejle Boldklub's 8.06. Vejle's 1.5-point power lead at 50.35 suggests potential to challenge, but Odense's momentum and venue could dominate. Lacking efficiency, set-piece, or xG insights, reliance falls on these fundamentals for a balanced view. The projection split heavily favors Odense at 60.8%, aligning with their superior recent showings. In a relegation fight, Odense's consistency positions them to secure vital points, likely edging a competitive affair through sustained pressure and home resilience.

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