Sønderjyske Fodbold vs Nordsjælland Prediction, Preview and Stats

Denmark flag 2025/2026 Superliga, Denmark
Sydbank Park Sun, 17 May - 4:00 PM
Superliga
Sønderjyske Fodbold SON
Versus
Nordsjælland FCN
KICKOFF : Sun, 17 May - 4:00 PM
Round 10 Championship Round

CONTEXT

Sønderjyske Fodbold welcomes Nordsjælland to Sydbank Park for a pivotal Superliga Championship Round clash in the 2025/2026 season. Despite hosting, Sønderjyske trails in power ratings, with Nordsjælland boasting 67.16 against their 62.12, granting the visitors a clear 5-point edge. League standings reflect tightness, as Sønderjyske sits fifth and Nordsjælland sixth domestically. Recent form favors the away side too, their 22.11 score outpacing Sønderjyske's 15.83. Both teams lack detailed last outings, heightening intrigue. Advanced metrics like efficiency and set pieces remain unavailable due to low-confidence proxy data without xG support. Nordsjælland's structural superiority positions them strongly, yet Sønderjyske's home advantage could spark an upset in this balanced encounter. Expect a competitive battle where execution decides the outcome.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Nordsjælland possesses a 5-point power advantage over Sønderjyske Fodbold, rated at 67.16 versus 62.12.
  • Form: Nordsjælland shows stronger recent form with a 22.11 score compared to Sønderjyske Fodbold's 15.83.
  • Squad: Sønderjyske Fodbold occupies 5th place while Nordsjælland sits 6th in the Superliga Championship Round.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data is unavailable for both teams in this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition statistics are not provided for Sønderjyske Fodbold or Nordsjælland.
  • Set pieces: Set piece metrics rely on low-confidence proxy data without xG availability for either side.
  • xVariable: xG-related variables remain inaccessible due to lack of supporting data.
  • Market: Sønderjyske Fodbold 30.3% (Δ+0%) | Draw 24.6% (Δ+0%) | Nordsjælland 45% (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
Sønderjyske Fodbold T. Nørgaard
T. Nørgaard
VS
Nordsjælland J. Olsen
J. Olsen
1.38
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.81
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Viborg FF Rank: 65 W
AGF Rank: 71 L
Brøndby IF Rank: 66 W
FC Midtjylland Rank: 79 L
Brøndby IF Rank: 65 L
Viborg FF Rank: 64 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC Midtjylland Rank: 79 D
Brøndby IF Rank: 65 D
Viborg FF Rank: 63 L
AGF Rank: 70 D
Viborg FF Rank: 64 W
AGF Rank: 72 D
14
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
14 - 9 - 25
25
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Sønderjyske Fodbold
30.33%
Draw
24.63%
Away Nordsjælland
45.04%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.12
67.16
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sønderjyske Fodbold
Nordsjælland
Power Score
62.12
67.16
League Position
5
6
Global Rank
425
270

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 48 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sønderjyske Fodbold SON Home
48 matches
Nordsjælland FCN Away
Match Record
14
Wins
25
9
Draws
9
25
Losses
14
Goals
58
Goals Scored
90
90
Goals Conceded
58
-32
Goal Difference
+32
Expected Goals
1.11
xG
1.64
1.64
xGA
1.11

Data last updated: 2026-05-15T01:07:23+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch
N. Flø
1 N. Flø
S. Sylvest Wæver
3 S. Sylvest Wæver
M. Jensen
5 M. Jensen
M. Soulas
12 M. Soulas
D. Grétarsson
4 D. Grétarsson
R. Vinderslev
6 R. Vinderslev
S. Emini
7 S. Emini
S. Haidara
31 S. Haidara
A. Oggesen
22 A. Oggesen
O. Hyseni
24 O. Hyseni
M. Hoppe
9 M. Hoppe
Pitch
A. Hansen
13 A. Hansen
C. Yirenkyi
36 C. Yirenkyi
T. Salquist
3 T. Salquist
P. Ankersen
2 P. Ankersen
R. Norheim
23 R. Norheim
M. Brink Christensen
6 M. Brink Christensen
J. Meltofte Janssen
18 J. Meltofte Janssen
J. Lähteenmäki
25 J. Lähteenmäki
P. Amoako Junior
10 P. Amoako Junior
M. Lamine Sadio
37 M. Lamine Sadio
I. Adel
14 I. Adel

General Information

Date & Time :
May 17, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Superliga, Denmark · Round 10 · Championship Round
Stadium :
Sydbank Park
Capacity :
10000
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Morten Krogh
Rene Risum
Jonathan García Nilton
Svend Funder

Expected Lineup

Referee : Morten Krogh

Starting XI ▼

1
N. Flø
N. Flø Goalkeeper
6.81
7
S. Emini
S. Emini Midfielder
6.68
24
O. Hyseni
O. Hyseni Midfielder
6.8
9
M. Hoppe
M. Hoppe Centre Forward
6.77
31
M. Haidara
M. Haidara Central Midfield
6.7
3
S. Wæver
S. Wæver Right Back
6.61
6
R. Vinderslev
R. Vinderslev Defensive Midfield
6.71
12
M. Soulas
M. Soulas Left Back
7.04
4
Daníel Leó Grétarsson
Daníel Leó Grétarsson Left Back
6.95
5
M. Jensen
M. Jensen Right Back
7.03
22
A. Oggesen
A. Oggesen Central Midfield
6.82
Referee : Morten Krogh

Starting XI ▼

13
Andreas Hansen
Andreas Hansen Goalkeeper
7.08
10
Prince Amoako Junior
Prince Amoako Junior Midfielder
6.91
23
Runar Norheim
Runar Norheim Midfielder
6.68
25
Juho Lähteenmäki
Juho Lähteenmäki Midfielder
6.77
37
Mamadou Sadio
Mamadou Sadio Midfielder
6.89
14
Ibrahim Adel
Ibrahim Adel Centre Forward
6.61
6
Mark Brink
Mark Brink Central Midfield
6.75
2
Peter Ankersen
Peter Ankersen Right Back
7.02
3
Tobias Salquist
Tobias Salquist Centre Back
6.79
18
Justin Janssen
Justin Janssen Central Midfield
7.01
36
Caleb Yirenkyi
Caleb Yirenkyi Left Back
7.11

CONCLUSION

Nordsjælland arrives as the stronger outfit, leveraging superior power and form to challenge Sønderjyske Fodbold at Sydbank Park. Home support might fuel Sønderjyske's efforts, but visitors' edge in key areas suggests control. Absent advanced stats sharpen focus on basics like structure and momentum. Tight standings amplify stakes in this Championship Round tilt. Nordsjælland's quality likely prevails, though Sønderjyske's resilience could force a draw. Watch for tactical discipline amid sparse data insights.

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