Last season Danish Cup winners Silkebrg kick-off the new Superliga campaign at home to newly-promoted SonderjyskE and we're bringing you our predictions for Sunday's clash.
Silkeborg just finished in the top half of the table last season and were actually much closer to the teams that finished below them, in terms of points, than they were to fifth-placed AGF.
SonderjyskE make their return to the top-flight of Danish football this season after they claimed top spot in the 1st Division, finishing three points clear of AaB.
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Silkeborg vs SonderjyskE prediction: Easy opener for the Cup winners?
Key Stats
- SonderjyskE haven't won any of their last six competitive or non-competitive matches.
- Sunday's visitors have failed to score in two of their last five away games across all competitions.
- Alexander Lind scored 10 Superliga goals for Silkeborg last season.
Correct score prediction: Silkeborg 2-0 SonderjyskE
Silkeborg have scored at least two goals in four of their last six fixtures, while SonderjyskE have failed to score in two of their last five on the road.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Home win expected
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
- DRAW: 45/17 (3.65) – 27.4%
- AWAY: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Silkeborg are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 50%, and we can't argue with the bookmakers on this one.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Last five H2Hs: Silkeborg dominate
Silkeborg have won each of their last five competitive and non-competitive matches against Sunday's guests SonderjyskE, running out 2-1 winners in a friendly a year ago.
Europe Friendlies 08/07/23
Sonderjyske
Silkeborg IF
Denmark Cup 06/04/23
Silkeborg IF
Sonderjyske
Denmark Cup 08/03/23
Sonderjyske
Silkeborg IF
Denmark Superligaen 31/10/21
Sonderjyske
Silkeborg IF
Denmark Superligaen 19/07/21
Silkeborg IF
Sonderjyske
Silkeborg preview: Looking to build on Cup success
Silkeborg ended last season with a 3-3 draw away at Midtjylland and might have been disappointed not to have won the game.
The visitors raced into a 2-0 lead thanks to a goal from Tonni Adamsen and an own goal from Midtjylland midfielder Oliver Sorensen.
However, the home side scored three times on the run in the second half to take the lead and Silkeborg needed a late equaliser from Callum McCowatt to pinch a point.
Predicted lineup: N. Larsen (GK), Poulsen, Østrøm, Rödin, Sonne, Brink, Orazov, M. Larsen, Mattsson, Lind & Adamsen
Denmark Superligaen 01/09/24
L
Midtjylland
3
Silkeborg IF
1
Denmark Superligaen 25/08/24
W
Vejle
1
Silkeborg IF
3
Denmark Superligaen 18/08/24
W
FC Nordsjaelland
1
Silkeborg IF
4
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 15/08/24
L
Gent
3
Silkeborg IF
2
Denmark Superligaen 11/08/24
W
Randers FC
0
Silkeborg IF
2
SonderjyskE preview: The main aim has to be survival
SonderjyskE came from behind at home to Kolding on the final day of the season in Denmark's second tier to secure a point.
An early setback looked like it was going to see SonderjyskE end the season with a defeat but Soren Andreasen scored his 10th league goal of the campaign and the game ended all square.
Predicted lineup: Flø (GK), Grétarsson, Dal Hende, Soulas, Máni Ingason, Oggesen, Vinderslev, Gallegos, Emini, Djantou & Agger
Denmark Cup 04/09/24
W
Solru00f8d FC
0
Sonderjyske
7
Denmark Superligaen 01/09/24
D
Viborg
2
Sonderjyske
2
Denmark Superligaen 24/08/24
L
Midtjylland
3
Sonderjyske
2
Denmark Superligaen 18/08/24
W
Randers FC
1
Sonderjyske
2
Denmark Superligaen 11/08/24
L
FC Copenhagen
2
Sonderjyske
0
Player to watch – Alexander Lind
Alexander Lind nailed down a first-team position for Silkeborg last season and his club reaped the rewards as a result.
The 22-year-old forward scored ten times in 22 starts in the Superliga despite only managing nine starts and eight goals in his last three campaigns combined.
Lind helped guide Silkeborg to their second Danish Cup last season
We're expecting Lind to continue his development this season and will be keeping an eye on him this weekend against SonderjyskE as we have predicted the young Dane to get on the scoresheet.
