Vejle Boldklub vs FC København Prediction, Preview and Stats

Denmark flag 2025/2026 Superliga, Denmark
Vejle Stadion Sun, 19 Apr - 4:00 PM
Superliga
Vejle Boldklub Vejle Boldklub
1 Winner 4
FC København COP
Full Time Sun, 19 Apr 4:00 PM
Round 5 Relegation Round
Lasse Flø - 17'
Goal
|
Goal
Geovanni Vianney - 90+4', 83'
Viktor Bjarki Dadason - 88'
Andreas Cornelius - 5'
Giorgi Tabatadze 90+3' Second yellow card
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CONTEXT

FC København delivered a commanding 3-0 win over Vejle Boldklub in the Danish Superliga, overturning a 1-1 halftime deadlock. Vejle held their own initially, matching the visitors goal-for-goal and keeping possession competitive at 44% to Copenhagen's 56%. The turning point came in the second half when Vejle received a red card, distorting the game's structure and allowing Copenhagen to dominate. The away side capitalized efficiently, scoring twice more to seal a significant victory. As the pre-designated stronger team, Copenhagen's performance aligned with expectations, showcasing superior depth and composure under pressure. This result highlights how disciplinary lapses can decisively shift momentum in tight contests, with Copenhagen's clinical edge proving decisive throughout.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: FC København recorded a significant 41.7% structural deviation in their favor.
  • Efficiency shift: Team efficiencies stayed in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG data unavailable, preventing alignment assessment.
  • Market alignment: Outcome fully aligned with pre-match market positioning.
  • xG expectations: xG metrics unavailable for expectation evaluation.
  • Event impact: Red card event decisively altered second-half dynamics.
  • Red card distortion: Home red card caused clear second-half distortion.
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

Match referee

L. Graagaard

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

E. Deronjic

1st Assistant

A. Sabic

2nd Assistant

J. Rasmussen

4th Official

Vejle Boldklub C. Nørgaard
C. Nørgaard
VS
FC København B. Svensson
B. Svensson
0.73
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Fredericia Rank: D
Randers FC Rank: D
Odense BK Rank: D
Silkeborg IF Rank: D
AGF Rank: L
Nordsjælland Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Randers FC Rank: W
Silkeborg IF Rank: W
Fredericia Rank: L
Odense BK Rank: L
Randers FC Rank: L
Odense BK Rank: D
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 3 - 14
14

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Vejle Boldklub
18.35%
Draw
23.38%
Away FC København
58.27%

Movement

Changes since opening
Vejle Boldklub
+17.72%
Draw
+14.72%
FC København
-32.44%

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.
13.06
23.22
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Vejle Boldklub
FC København
Power Score
13.06
23.22
League Position
12
7
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
Vejle Boldklub — Opponent-weighted form score
FC København — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Vejle Boldklub FC København

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

Vejle Boldklub

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

FC København

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

Vejle Boldklub ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy FC København
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
27.61
35.98
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
35.98
27.61
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
Vejle Boldklub -0.82 Efficiency Index
vs
FC København +0.82 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Vejle Boldklub
FC København
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.

Vejle Boldklub ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy FC København
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Vejle Boldklub FC København
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
Vejle Boldklub FC København
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.
Vejle Boldklub
FC København
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.

–
Vejle Boldklub
vs
FC København
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Vejle Boldklub FC København
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
Vejle Boldklub 0.48
FC København 0.27
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Vejle Boldklub FC København
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
Vejle Boldklub 0.06
FC København 0.04
Vejle Boldklub
FC København
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • COP had peak pressure around 98'.
  • Vejle Boldklub started the game with stronger pressure.
Vejle Boldklub Pressure COP Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: COP reached the top pressure at 98' (81.61).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 18 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Vejle Boldklub Vejle Boldklub Home
18 matches
FC København COP Away
Match Record
1
Wins
14
3
Draws
3
14
Losses
1
Goals
13
Goals Scored
43
43
Goals Conceded
13
-30
Goal Difference
+30

Data last updated: 2026-04-20T00:05:25+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
I. Vekič
Slovenia
1 I. Vekič
L. Flø Borregaard
Denmark
23 L. Flø Borregaard
L. Ladegaard Nielsen
Denmark
4 L. Ladegaard Nielsen
T. Gundelund
Substitution
Denmark
2 T. Gundelund
C. Sørensen
Denmark
3 C. Sørensen
M. Enggård
Substitution
Denmark
30 M. Enggård
M. Vestergård
Denmark
6 M. Vestergård
C. Gammelgaard
Substitution
Denmark
7 C. Gammelgaard
M. Duelund
Substitution
Denmark
10 M. Duelund
A. Hjulsager
Substitution
Denmark
17 A. Hjulsager
T. Bach
Denmark
16 T. Bach
Pitch
D. Kotarski
Croatia
1 D. Kotarski
M. López Lanfranco
Substitution
Peru
15 M. López Lanfranco
M. Jattah-Njie Jørgensen
Denmark
25 M. Jattah-Njie Jørgensen
P. Hatzidiakos
Greece
6 P. Hatzidiakos
J. Suzuki
Japan
20 J. Suzuki
M. Madsen
Denmark
21 M. Madsen
W. Clem
Denmark
36 W. Clem
M. Elyounoussi
Substitution
Norway
10 M. Elyounoussi
V. Claesson
Substitution
Sweden
7 V. Claesson
J. Larsson
Substitution
Sweden
11 J. Larsson
A. Cornelius
Substitution
Denmark
14 A. Cornelius

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 19, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Superliga, Denmark · Round 5 · Relegation Round
Stadium :
Vejle Stadion
Capacity :
10657
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Lasse Læbel Graagaard
Esad Deronjic
Amir Sabic
Jacob Rasmussen

Statistics

Possession
Vejle Boldklub
43%
COP
57%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 4
2 Big Chances Created 5
3 Shots 8
23 Dangerous attacks 63
44 Possession 56
3 Corners 6
12 Free kicks 13
3 Yellow Cards 0
1 Red Cards 0

Match Overview

58 Successful Dribbles Percentage 75
18 Throwins 27
10 Goal Kicks 6
5 Substitutions 5
1 Assists 3
19 Dribble Attempts 4
11 Successful Dribbles 3
87 Ball Safe 73
1 Injuries 0
4 Goal Attempts 9

Attacking

64 Attacks 145
1 Big Chances Missed 2
2 Counter Attacks 3

Possession

7 Key Passes 13
24 Successful Long Passes 52
70 Successful Passes Percentage 76
76 Long Passes 77
247 Successful Passes 333
351 Passes 439
32 Successful Long Passes Percentage 68

Defensive

6 Tackles 16
53 Duels Won 59
4 Saves 2
3 Interceptions 8

Build-up

9 Total Crosses 21
1 Accurate Crosses 11

Discipline

13 Fouls 12
0 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : Lasse Læbel Graagaard

Starting XI ▼

1
Igor Vekic
Igor Vekic Goalkeeper
6.89
2
Thomas Gundelund
Thomas Gundelund Defender
6.6
32
Bismark Edjeodji
Bismark Edjeodji
Midfielder81'
6.51
3
Christian Sørensen
Christian Sørensen Defender
6.72
4
Lasse Nielsen
Lasse Nielsen Defender
6.98
23
Lasse Flø
Lasse Flø Defender
6.69
6
Mike Vestergård
Mike Vestergård Midfielder
6.69
7
Christian Gammelgaard
Christian Gammelgaard Midfielder
6.89
19
Wahid Faghir
Wahid Faghir
Attacker89'
6.55
10
Mikkel Duelund
Mikkel Duelund Midfielder
7
5
Valdemar Lund
Valdemar Lund
Defender46'
6.46
17
Andrew Hjulsager
Andrew Hjulsager Midfielder
6.82
21
Giorgi Tabatadze
Giorgi Tabatadze
Defender60'
6.5
30
Mads Enggård
Mads Enggård Midfielder
6.55
36
Max Jensen
Max Jensen
Midfielder89'
6.38
16
T. Bach
T. Bach Attacker
6.78
Referee : Lasse Læbel Graagaard

Starting XI ▼

1
Dominik Kotarski
Dominik Kotarski Goalkeeper
6.78
6
Pantelis Hatzidiakos
Pantelis Hatzidiakos Defender
6.83
15
Marcos López
Marcos López Defender
7.06
17
Aurélio Buta
Aurélio Buta
Defender90+1'
6.11
20
Junnosuke Suzuki
Junnosuke Suzuki Defender
6.97
25
Zanka
Zanka Defender
6.8
7
Viktor Claesson
Viktor Claesson Midfielder
6.73
44
Geovanni Vianney
Geovanni Vianney
Attacker74'
2
6.52
10
Mohamed Elyounoussi
Mohamed Elyounoussi Midfielder
7.23
24
Birger Meling
Birger Meling
Defender90+1'
6.61
11
Jordan Larsson
Jordan Larsson Midfielder
7.06
16
Robert
Robert
Midfielder74'
6.78
21
M. Madsen
M. Madsen Midfielder
6.89
36
William Clem
William Clem Midfielder
6.89
14
Andreas Cornelius
Andreas Cornelius Attacker
6.62
39
Viktor Bjarki Dadason
Viktor Bjarki Dadason
Attacker62'
6.71

Events

2ND-HALF
90+4'
Event
Geovanni Vianney
Left foot shot / 5th Goal
Event
Giorgi Tabatadze
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
90+3'
Event
Giorgi Tabatadze
Argument / 1st Yellow/red Card
90+3'
90+1'
Event
Birger Meling → Mohamed Elyounoussi
10th Substitution
90+1'
Event
Aurélio Buta → Marcos López
9th Substitution
Event
Max Jensen → Mads Enggård
8th Substitution
89'
Event
Wahid Faghir → Christian Gammelgaard
7th Substitution
89'
88'
Event
Viktor Bjarki Dadason
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
83'
Event
Geovanni Vianney
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
Bismark Edjeodji → Thomas Gundelund
6th Substitution
81'
74'
Event
Robert → Jordan Larsson
4th Substitution
74'
Event
Geovanni Vianney → Viktor Claesson
5th Substitution
Event
Mads Enggård
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
72'
62'
Event
Viktor Bjarki Dadason → Andreas Cornelius
3rd Substitution
Event
Giorgi Tabatadze → Andrew Hjulsager
2nd Substitution
60'
Event
Valdemar Lund → Mikkel Duelund
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
45'
Event
Var
Event
Lasse Flø
Header / 2nd Goal
17'
5'
Event
Andreas Cornelius
Left foot shot / 1st Goal

CONCLUSION

FC København's 3-0 triumph over Vejle Boldklub exemplified their superiority, especially after Vejle's red card disrupted the home side's setup. Level at halftime, the visitors exploited the numerical edge masterfully, converting chances with precision amid 56% possession control. This victory reinforces Copenhagen's status as the stronger team, with the result matching broader anticipations despite the early parity. Vejle's discipline faltered at a critical juncture, underscoring the high cost of such errors against top opposition.

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