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's Relegation Round, Odense BK hosts Vejle Boldklub at Nature Energy Park during the 2025/2026 season, a matchup vital for both in avoiding deeper peril. Odense occupies 8th place with a commanding form score of 14.78, far surpassing Vejle's 4, highlighting recent resilience amid pressure. Vejle, languishing in 12th, clings to a narrow power score edge of 49.06 against Odense's 48.86, a mere 0.2-point difference underscoring equilibrium. Home advantage bolsters Odense's structural poise, potentially countering Vejle's transitional threats. Data gaps persist on efficiency, set pieces—marred by low-confidence proxies—and advanced metrics, amplifying uncertainty. League standings reflect Odense's steadier campaign versus Vejle's scramble. This clash tests whether form trumps subtle power or if visitors rally effectively. Expect intensity as survival stakes rise.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Vejle Boldklub possesses a marginal 0.2-point power advantage over Odense BK.
  • Form: Odense BK leads with a form score of 14.78 compared to Vejle Boldklub's 4.
  • Squad: Odense BK holds 8th position while Vejle Boldklub sits 12th in domestic standings.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency statistics remain unavailable for this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are absent from current data sources.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis draws from low-confidence proxy data for both squads.
  • xVariable: xG-related variables unavailable as data add-on disabled.
  • Market: Baseline split: Odense BK 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Vejle Boldklub 0% (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)
0.56
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: 60 W
Silkeborg IF Rank: 61 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Fredericia Rank: 53 D
Randers FC Rank: 58 L
FC København Rank: 69 L
Silkeborg IF Rank: 58 L
FC København Rank: 68 L
Fredericia Rank: 53 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
0%
Draw
0%
Away Vejle Boldklub
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
48.86
49.06
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Odense BK
Vejle Boldklub
Power Score
48.86
49.06
League Position
8
12
Global Rank
551
818

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
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: 2026-05-10T00:44:26+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

Official lineups and formations are usually announced 60–90 minutes before kickoff. Check back closer to the match to see the starting XIs here.

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

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Martin Hansen
Martin Hansen Goalkeeper
16
Viljar Røsholt Myhra
Viljar Røsholt Myhra Goalkeeper
30
Theo Sander
Theo Sander Goalkeeper
27
Marcus Eskildsen
Marcus Eskildsen Goalkeeper
20
Leeroy Owusu
Leeroy Owusu Defender
4
Bjørn Paulsen
Bjørn Paulsen Defender
5
Nicolas Bürgy
Nicolas Bürgy Defender
3
Adam Sørensen
Adam Sørensen Defender
29
James Gomez
James Gomez Defender
15
Marcus McCoy
Marcus McCoy Defender
28
Magnus Hvitfeldt Andersen
Magnus Hvitfeldt Andersen Defender
13
Julius Berthel Askou Harvey
Julius Berthel Askou Harvey Defender
24
Yahya Bojang
Yahya Bojang Defender
19
Tom Trybull
Tom Trybull Midfielder
8
Rasmus Falk Jensen
Rasmus Falk Jensen Midfielder
6
Jakob Bonde Jensen
Jakob Bonde Jensen Midfielder
7
Jann-Fiete Arp
Jann-Fiete Arp Midfielder
10
Anssi Suhonen
Anssi Suhonen Midfielder
14
Gustav Madsen
Gustav Madsen Midfielder
22
Ismahila Ouédraogo
Ismahila Ouédraogo Midfielder
18
Max Ejdum
Max Ejdum Midfielder
21
Vitus Friis
Vitus Friis Midfielder
31
Jay-Roy Grot
Jay-Roy Grot Attacker
17
Noah Ganaus
Noah Ganaus Attacker
11
Jona Niemiec
Jona Niemiec Attacker
25
Mads Riis Abrahamsen
Mads Riis Abrahamsen Attacker
23
William Christian Martin
William Christian Martin Attacker
26
Lasse Legolas Embring Andersen
Lasse Legolas Embring Andersen Attacker

Squad ▼

1
Igor Vekič
Igor Vekič Goalkeeper
24
Tobias Haahr Jakobsen
Tobias Haahr Jakobsen Goalkeeper
33
Gustav Nørregaard Knudsen
Gustav Nørregaard Knudsen Goalkeeper
4
Lasse Ladegaard Nielsen
Lasse Ladegaard Nielsen Defender
14
Damian van Bruggen
Damian van Bruggen Defender
13
Stefan Ivov Velkov
Stefan Ivov Velkov Defender
3
Christian Nikolaj Sørensen
Christian Nikolaj Sørensen Defender
2
Thomas Gundelund
Thomas Gundelund Defender
5
Valdemar Lund Jensen
Valdemar Lund Jensen Defender
21
Giorgi Tabatadze
Giorgi Tabatadze Defender
15
Luka Latsabidze
Luka Latsabidze Defender
23
Lasse Flø Borregaard
Lasse Flø Borregaard Defender
17
Andrew Hjulsager
Andrew Hjulsager Midfielder
10
Mikkel Duelund
Mikkel Duelund Midfielder
34
Lundrim Hetemi
Lundrim Hetemi Midfielder
6
Mike Vestergård
Mike Vestergård Midfielder
30
Mads Enggård
Mads Enggård Midfielder
8
Tobias Lauritsen
Tobias Lauritsen Midfielder
26
Sander Ravn
Sander Ravn Midfielder
27
Clemens Astrup
Clemens Astrup Midfielder
9
Jelle Duin
Jelle Duin Attacker
18
Anders K. Jacobsen
Anders K. Jacobsen Attacker
11
Jonathan Amon
Jonathan Amon Attacker
80
Alexi Pitu
Alexi Pitu Attacker
19
Wahidullah Faghir
Wahidullah Faghir Attacker
16
Tobias Bach
Tobias Bach Attacker
7
Christian Gammelgaard
Christian Gammelgaard Attacker
20
Abdoulaye Camara
Abdoulaye Camara Attacker
32
Bismark Edjeodji
Bismark Edjeodji Attacker

CONCLUSION

Odense BK arrives buoyed by superior form, leveraging Nature Energy Park's familiarity to challenge Vejle Boldklub's faint power superiority in this Superliga Relegation Round bout. Eighth-placed Odense exploits Vejle's 12th-position woes and form slump, positioning for control. Vejle's 0.2-point edge demands sharp execution, yet data voids on set pieces and efficiency foster unpredictability. Home momentum suggests Odense dictates pace, neutralizing transitions while capitalizing domestically. Survival imperatives sharpen focus, with Odense's consistency likely yielding edge in tight 2025/2026 scrap.

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