Vejle Boldklub vs Silkeborg IF Preview, Predictions, Analysis & Tips

2025/2026 Superliga, Denmark

Vejle Stadion Wed, 22 Apr - 4:00 PM

Superliga

Vejle Boldklub Vejle Boldklub

Silkeborg IF SIL

Full Time Wed, 22 Apr 4:00 PM

Round 6 Relegation Round

Wahid Faghir - 73'

Tonni Adamsen - 90' (P)

Callum McCowatt - 70'

Lasse Nielsen 89'

CONTEXT

Vejle Boldklub faced Silkeborg IF at home, ending in a 1-2 defeat for the hosts. The first half finished 0-0, with Vejle holding 54% possession against Silkeborg's 46%. The game shifted dramatically in the second half when Vejle received a red card, leaving them with ten players. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Vejle scored once, but Silkeborg, identified as the stronger team, netted twice to claim victory. The result showed minimal deviation from structural expectations at 3.5%, aligning with pre-match assessments where Silkeborg was favored. Efficiency remained in line with norms, though xG data was unavailable for deeper analysis. The red card introduced clear distortion, impacting second-half flow and enabling Silkeborg's control.

TL;DR

Structural deviation: Minimal 3.5% deviation favored Silkeborg IF.
Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift was in line with expectations.
xG alignment: xG alignment unavailable due to missing data.
Market alignment: Outcome fully aligned with pre-match market view.
xG expectations: xG expectations unassessable without data.
Event impact: Red card distortion affected second-half dynamics.
Red card distortion: Home team red card created one-sided second half.

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

A. Uslu

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

M. Markus

1st Assistant

D. Rasmussen

2nd Assistant

M. Kristoffersen

4th Official

C. Nørgaard

K. Nielsen

0.73

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

0.87

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

2 - 4 - 8

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

Vejle Boldklub

0.19%

Draw

3.33%

Silkeborg IF

96.48%

Movement

Changes since opening

Vejle Boldklub

Draw

-1.25%

Silkeborg IF

+1.25%

Team Power Ranking

12.13

18.55

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Vejle Boldklub

Silkeborg IF

Power Score

12.13

18.55

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.

Vejle Boldklub — Opponent-weighted form score

Silkeborg IF — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Vejle Boldklub Silkeborg IF

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

Vejle Boldklub

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition half density —

vs season average —

Silkeborg IF

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

⚠ Proxy Silkeborg IF

Attacking Efficiency

Higher is better

Attacking Efficiency

31.39

23.48

Defensive Efficiency

Lower is better

Defensive Efficiency

23.48

31.39

Combined Efficiency Index

-3 0 3

Vejle Boldklub +0.78 Efficiency Index

Silkeborg IF -0.78 Efficiency Index

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

Vejle Boldklub

Silkeborg IF

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

⚠ Proxy Silkeborg IF

Created Set-piece attacking threat

Vejle Boldklub Silkeborg IF

Set-piece xG Share

—

Goals per Match

0.00 1.00

vs Expected (xG)

— vs —

Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure

Vejle Boldklub Silkeborg IF

Set-piece xGA Share

—

Conceded per Match

1.00 0.00

vs Expected (xGA)

— vs —

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

Vejle Boldklub

Silkeborg IF

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

Silkeborg IF

Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence

Vejle Boldklub Silkeborg IF

Goals per Match ↑ better

—

Shots per Match ↑ better

—

Dangerous Attacks ↑ better

—

Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure

Vejle Boldklub Silkeborg IF

Goals Conceded ↓ better

—

Shots Conceded ↓ better

—

Dangerous Attacks Conceded ↓ better

—

Vejle Boldklub

Silkeborg IF

Window = 15s post-possession change

Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

Vejle Boldklub had peak pressure around 88'.
Vejle Boldklub started the game with stronger pressure.

Vejle Boldklub Pressure SIL Pressure

⚡

Pressure Index: Vejle Boldklub reached the top pressure at 88' (89.62).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 14 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Vejle Boldklub Vejle Boldklub Home

14 matches

Silkeborg IF SIL Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

-14

Goal Difference

+14

Expected Goals

1.06

1.93

xGA

1.06

Data last updated: 2026-04-23T00:02:07+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1

Match Formation 4-3-2-1

1 I. Vekič

23 L. Flø Borregaard

4 L. Ladegaard Nielsen

5 V. Jensen

3 C. Sørensen

2 T. Gundelund

6 M. Vestergård

7 C. Gammelgaard

30 M. Enggård

17 A. Hjulsager

16 T. Bach

1 N. Larsen

2 A. Poulsen

4 P. Machado Ganchas

3 R. Østrøm

19 J. Gammelby

17 C. McCowatt

6 A. Vikman

27 W. Kirk

11 O. Ross

14 S. Brix

23 T. Adamsen

General Information

Date & Time :

Apr 22, 2026, 04:00 PM

Competition :

2025/2026 Superliga, Denmark · Round 6 · Relegation Round

Stadium :

Vejle Stadion

Capacity :

10657

Pitch Surface :

Grass

Weather :

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees :

Martin Markus

Aydin Uslu

Dennis Wollenberg Rasmussen

Mads-Kristoffer Kristoffersen

Statistics

Possession

Vejle Boldklub

56%

SIL

44%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2

0 Big Chances Created 1

10 Shots 6

39 Dangerous attacks 16

54 Possession 46

3 Corners 4

10 Free kicks 8

4 Yellow Cards 2

1 Red Cards 0

Match Overview

4 Substitutions 4

1 Assists 1

0 Penalties 1

15 Dribble Attempts 12

14 Throwins 21

6 Goal Kicks 13

7 Successful Dribbles 2

47 Successful Dribbles Percentage 17

0 Hit Woodwork 1

96 Ball Safe 111

11 Goal Attempts 9

Attacking

135 Attacks 85

2 Counter Attacks 0

Possession

399 Successful Passes 335

41 Successful Long Passes 10

60 Successful Long Passes Percentage 21

68 Long Passes 48

493 Passes 426

81 Successful Passes Percentage 79

9 Key Passes 7

Defensive

17 Tackles 14

47 Duels Won 36

12 Interceptions 10

4 Saves 4

Build-up

18 Total Crosses 11

8 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

2 Offsides 0

9 Fouls 10

Lineup

Referee : Aydin Uslu

Manager ▼

C. Nørgaard Coach

Starting XI ▼

Igor Vekic Goalkeeper

6.86

Christian Sørensen Defender

6.68

Lasse Nielsen Defender

6.93

Valdemar Lund Defender

6.44

Lasse Flø Defender

6.7

Thomas Gundelund Midfielder

6.59

Mike Vestergård Midfielder

6.67

Wahid Faghir

Attacker58'

6.55

Christian Gammelgaard Midfielder

6.89

Hjalte Gitz Christensen

Defender90+1'

6.54

Andrew Hjulsager Midfielder

6.81

Abdoulaye Camara

Attacker58'

6.59

Mads Enggård Midfielder

6.55

Max Jensen

Midfielder68'

6.38

T. Bach Attacker

6.74

Substitutes ▼

Abdoulaye Camara

Attacker58'

6.59

Wahid Faghir

Attacker58'

6.55

Max Jensen

Midfielder68'

6.38

Hjalte Gitz Christensen

Defender90+1'

6.54

Bench ▼

Tobias Haahr Goalkeeper

Gustav Knudsen Goalkeeper

Bismark Edjeodji Midfielder

6.5

Jelle Duin Attacker

6.74

Nicolas Alexander Gammelgaard Grøndal Attacker

Referee : Aydin Uslu