Nordsjaelland and Copenhagen will meet in the next round of the Superliga on Sunday, 25 August.
With both teams hoping for the title this season, who will emerge victorious from this important game? Find out by reading our Nordsjaelland vs Copenhagen prediction, but don't forget to also look at our other Superliga predictions.
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Nordsjaelland vs Copenhagen prediction: Goals on both sides in a close duel
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in three of the five games played by Nordsjaelland this season in the Superliga and the same goes for Copenhagen as well.
- Copenhagen are still without a loss after five rounds in the league, while Nordsjaelland have lost once.
- Two of the previous four meetings between these teams have ended in draws.
Correct score prediction: Nordsjaelland 1-1 Copenhagen
Given that both teams enter this match in similar forms, with Copenhagen doing a bit better and Nordsjaelland having the home-court advantage, a draw sounds like a realistic outcome.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies without a clear favourite
- HOME: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.50%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.40%
- AWAY: 6/4 (2.50) – 40.00%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It is clear from these Nordsjaelland vs Copenhagen odds that the home team are the expected winners, but the bookies clearly expect a close game since the odds on Copenhagen are not far off.
After all, this is a duel between two teams which were involved in the title race last season and with both of them doing well at the start of the new season, we tend to agree with the bookies.
So, this will be a very interesting duel and if you liked our predictions for it, make sure to also take a look at our top betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: No team with a big advantage
Nordsjaelland have won twice in the last five meetings with Copenhagen and lost once, while two matches have ended in draws. However, Copenhagen have been the better team through history, with the H2H record being 45-19-14 in favour of Copenhagen.
Denmark Superligaen 26/05/24
FC Copenhagen
FC Nordsjaelland
Denmark Superligaen 07/04/24
FC Nordsjaelland
FC Copenhagen
Denmark Superligaen 26/02/24
FC Copenhagen
FC Nordsjaelland
Denmark Superligaen 16/09/23
FC Nordsjaelland
FC Copenhagen
Denmark Superligaen 08/05/23
FC Nordsjaelland
FC Copenhagen
Nordsjaelland preview: Can they recover from last weekend's game?
After four games without a loss to start the new season, where they notched a couple of wins and draws each, Nordsjaelland suffered a tough 4-1 loss to Silkeborg in the last round. Now they will face one of the best teams in the country in Copenhagen and we will see whether they can put last round's performance behind them.
When it comes to team news, Adamo Nagalo remains doubtful to appear in this match through injury.
Predicted lineup: A. Hansen – Svensson, Hey, K. Hansen, Ankersen – Nygren, Janssen, Dorgeles – Egeli, Ingvartsen , Harder
Denmark Superligaen 31/08/24
L
AGF Aarhus
4
FC Nordsjaelland
2
Denmark Superligaen 25/08/24
W
FC Copenhagen
2
FC Nordsjaelland
3
Denmark Superligaen 18/08/24
L
Silkeborg IF
4
FC Nordsjaelland
1
Denmark Superligaen 11/08/24
D
Lyngby
1
FC Nordsjaelland
1
Denmark Superligaen 05/08/24
W
Vejle
0
FC Nordsjaelland
1
Copenhagen preview: Can they stay undefeated in the league?
After five games in the new Superliga season, Copenhagen are third in the standings with three wins and two draws. On top of that, they are close to reaching the Conference League group stages since they have a two-goal advantage over Kilmarnock after the first leg of the playoff round at home.
Meanwhile, Birger Meling, Jordan Larsson, Thomas Delaney, Rodrigo Huescas,Viktor Claesson, and Roony Bardghji are out with injuries, while Nicolai Boilesen, Andreas Cornelius, Diogo Goncalves, and Noah Sahsah are all doubtful.
Predicted lineup: Trott (GK), Meling, Vavro, Diks, Gocholeishvili – Lerager, Falk, Elyounoussi, Oskarsson, Achouri & Froholdt
Europe Friendlies 05/09/24
L
Landskrona BoIS
2
FC Copenhagen
1
Denmark Superligaen 01/09/24
W
Brondby
1
FC Copenhagen
3
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 29/08/24
D
Kilmarnock
1
FC Copenhagen
1
Denmark Superligaen 25/08/24
L
FC Nordsjaelland
3
FC Copenhagen
2
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24
W
Kilmarnock
0
FC Copenhagen
2
Player to watch: Mohamed Elyounoussi
The Moroccan winger hit the ground running with three goals in the five four rounds of the new Superliga season, so he's our player to watch in the upcoming derby with Nordsjaelland.
