Viborg managed to avoid relegation by eight points in the last campaign while their guests for this weekend's opening round of fixtures for the new season, Brondby, finished in the runners-up spot a point behind Midtjylland.
Brondby claimed victories home and away against Viborg in the first stage of the campaign and the quality separating the two sides was clear to see throughout the season.
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Viborg vs Brondby prediction: Will Brondby get off to a winning start?
Key Stats
- Viborg have lost three of their last six matches across all competitions, including friendlies.
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in three of the hosts' last five fixtures.
- Three of Brondby's last five matches have also witnessed at least three goals.
Correct score prediction: Viborg 1-2 Brondby
Brondby claimed a 2-1 win at Viborg last season and Sunday's hosts have only conceded more than two goals in one of their last six outings, while Brondby have scored at least two goals in three of their last six matches.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds stacked against Viborg
- HOME: 37/13 (3.85) – 26%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Brondby are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 48.8%, and we tend to agree with the bookmakers on this selection.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Level pegging
The last five meetings between these two clubs have produced two wins, one draw and two defeats apiece, but Brondby did win the last two encounters between the pair.
Denmark Superligaen 10/03/24
Viborg
Brondby
Denmark Superligaen 08/10/23
Brondby
Viborg
Denmark Superligaen 21/05/23
Viborg
Brondby
Denmark Superligaen 02/04/23
Brondby
Viborg
Denmark Superligaen 13/11/22
Brondby
Viborg
Viborg preview: Lost 14 of their 32 games last season
Viborg ended the season at home to OB and managed to win the game despite going behind early on.
OB took the lead after 12 minutes and led 1-0 at the interval, however, Jakob Vester equalised for the hosts just six minutes into the second half and Magnus Westergaard scored a rare goal 14 minutes from the end to win the game for Viborg.
Predicted lineup: Lund Pedersen (GK), Bürgy, Zaletel, Anyembe, Bundgaard, Mbom, Serginho, Søndergaard, Vester, Jensen & Ementa
Denmark Cup 04/09/24
W
AC Horsens
0
Viborg
4
Denmark Superligaen 01/09/24
D
Sonderjyske
2
Viborg
2
Denmark Superligaen 26/08/24
W
Lyngby
0
Viborg
1
Denmark Superligaen 18/08/24
D
FC Copenhagen
1
Viborg
1
Denmark Superligaen 12/08/24
L
AaB
3
Viborg
2
Brondby preview: won 18 of their 32 games last season
Brondby suffered defeat on the final day of the season at home to AGF and it cost them the ultimate price.
Despite taking the lead in the 17th minute, Brondby fell 2-1 behind shortly before the hour mark but got back onto level terms in the 64th minute.
The hosts looked like they were going to go on and win the game and the league title only for AGF to hit them with a sucker punch in the form of a 78th-minute winner which meant that Brondby finished a point behind the league winners.
Predicted lineup: Pentz (GK), Vanlerberghe, Rasmussen, Lauritsen, Sebulonsen, Wass, Radošević, Vallys, Suzuki, Divković & Bundgaard
Denmark Superligaen 01/09/24
L
FC Copenhagen
3
Brondby
1
Denmark Superligaen 25/08/24
D
Randers FC
2
Brondby
2
Denmark Superligaen 18/08/24
W
AaB
0
Brondby
4
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 15/08/24
D
Legia Warsaw
1
Brondby
1
Denmark Superligaen 11/08/24
L
AGF Aarhus
1
Brondby
0
Player to watch – Nicolai Vallys
Brondby striker Nicolai Vallys finished as the second-highest scorer in the Superliga last season with 13 goals.
The 27-year-old made the move to Brondby from Silkeborg in 2022 and despite only scoring six times in his debut season with the club, the Danish forward looked a different player in the 2023/24 campaign.
Vallys finished as the second-top scorer in the Superliga last season
We're backing Vallys to get off to a good start this season against a Viborg side that lost both games against Brondby in the last campaign.
