Denmark are in a really strong position in terms of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they prepare to welcome Greece to Copenhagen on Sunday night. Indeed, the Danes are currently top of Group C with seven points in total from their first three games.
They thrashed Belarus 6-0 away from home in qualifying last time out, while Greece disappointedly slumped to a 3-1 defeat against Scotland at Hampden Park. Nonetheless, the Greeks really need to win here to keep their own qualifying hopes alive.
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Denmark vs Greece prediction: Danes to edge crucial encounter?
Key stats
- Denmark are unbeaten in five games in total in all competitions, winning four of them.
- Greece come into this clash having lost back-to-back qualifiers.
- Denmark are unbeaten in the previous three H2Hs across all competitions, winning twice.
Correct score prediction: Denmark 2-1 Greece
Given their home advantage and superior start to qualifying, we are backing Denmark to take home all three points here. Greece are a strong attacking outfit though, and so we are also backing them to get on the scoresheet.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Denmark favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 4/6 (1.67) – 60.0%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Denmark are the favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points in front of their home fans. A draw can still be backed at just under 27%, while a Greece victory on their travels is rated at 19%.
Also, feel free to check out our Football Betting Tips Today page to engage with more of our predictions for the other World Cup qualifiers taking place.
Most recent H2Hs: Denmark hoping to extend unbeaten run
As mentioned before, Denmark are unbeaten in the last three meetings in total in all competitions. The Danes won the previous qualifier 3-0 in Greece.
Denmark preview: Hojbjerg suspended
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is suspended after picking up another yellow card against Belarus last time out. Arsenal defensive midfielder Christian Norgaard could come in to replace him in Denmark's starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK); Christensen, Andersen, Vetsergaard; Maehle, Norgaard, Hjulmand, Dorgu; Dreyer, Damsgaard & Hojlund
Last five results:
- Belarus 0-6 Denmark
- Greece 0-3 Denmark
- Denmark 0-0 Scotland
- Denmark 5-0 Lithuania
- Denmark 2-1 Northern Ireland
Greece preview: Defensive injuries have affected squad
Both Giorgos Kyriakopoulos and Panagiotis Retsos are missing from the squad with injury. As such, Greece do not have too many defensive options to choose from.
Predicted lineup: Tzolakis (GK); Vagiannidis, Mavropanos, Koulierakis, Tsimikas; Zafeiris, Kourbelis; Karetsas, Bakasetas, Tzolis & Ionnidis
Last five results:
- Scotland 3-1 Greece
- Greece 0-3 Denmark
- Greece 5-1 Belarus
- Greece 4-0 Bulgaria
- Greece 4-1 Slovakia
Player to watch: Rasmus Hojlund
Rasmus Hojlund has scored three goals in qualifying already for Denmark so far, including two in their 6-0 romp of Belarus last time out. The striker has also found his goalscoring touch at club level for Napoli since moving there on loan from Manchester United, and is in a good place on the football pitch right now.