01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Nordsjælland to win67%
- Over 1.5 goals84%
Danish SuperligaSydbank Park, Haderslev14°28 km/h
Läs på svenskaErik Lindberg · · Written from the model's numbers · How the predictions work
67% — that's the model's probability for an FC Nordsjaelland victory over Sonderjyske, making this match a rather lopsided affair on paper. The numbers are telling: Nordsjaelland boasts an expected goals tally of 2.23 compared to Sonderjyske's modest 1.00. It's not just xG tilting the scales; FC Nordsjaelland's unbeaten streak of six games in the league illuminates their current form. The model favours Nordsjaelland's possession and high-press style against Sonderjyske's low defence and direct approach, which seems unlikely to stem the tide.
FC Nordsjaelland has shown their pedigree in head-to-head matchups since 2022, winning three out of four against Sonderjyske. Though a small sample, it adds weight to their current superiority. Meanwhile, Sonderjyske has struggled, notching just a single point in the league, a stark contrast to Nordsjaelland's seven. Expected points further underpin this disparity, with Sonderjyske trailing at 4.9 to Nordsjaelland's 6.4.
Sonderjyske's defensive frailties are laid bare with an xGA of 1.4 per match, while FC Nordsjaelland's solid defensive setup is reflected in their xGA of just 0.66. Betting markets have noted this imbalance, and value seekers should take note. Betting on an FC Nordsjaelland win at odds of 1.85 with Betsafe, Betsson, or Nordicbet presents a 24% edge according to the model, a rare gem for the discerning punter.
Goals seem likely here, with a 63% probability for over 2.5 goals and a 57% chance of both sides finding the net. Yet, given Nordsjaelland's defensive organisation, a 0-2 victory is plausible, albeit with a nod to the 1-2 possibility. The sharpest angle is undoubtedly the away win at 1.85, a compelling wager with value stamped all over it.
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| Bookmaker | 1 · SønderjyskE | X | 2 · Nordsjælland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | 3.70 | 3.85 | EV+ 26% 1.88 |
| Betsson | 3.75 | 3.90 | EV+ 27% 1.90 |
| Nordicbet | 3.75 | 3.90 | EV+ 27% 1.90 |
Odds updated 18 Aug, 10:36
Market signal
The market has moved clearly towards over 2.5 goals since 16 August — the odds have shortened from 1.55 to 1.46 (−6%).
3.70 → 3.75
3.65 → 3.90
1.98 → 1.90
1.55 → 1.46
Betsson · 25 recorded price levels · 16/08/2026 → 18/08/2026 · fixed scale 10 percentage points
Head-to-head based on Danish Superliga data since 2022.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
| Performance | SønderjyskE | Nordsjælland |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 1 | 7 |
| xPoints | 4.9 | 6.4 |
| xG per match | 0.82 | 2.7 |
| xGA per match | 1.4 | 0.66 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.16 | 0.23 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.5 | 0.07 |
| Playing style | SønderjyskE | Nordsjælland |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.31 | 0.35 |
| Field tilt | 0.3 | 0.76 |
| xT per match | 0.95 | 1.8 |
| xTA per match | 0.98 | 0.24 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 21 | 35 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.24 | 0.22 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.25 | 0.27 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.17 | 0.24 |
| Entries into the box per match | 12 | 26 |
| Entries into the box against | 15 | 5 |
| Pass completion % | 0.68 | 0.83 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.62 | 0.76 |
| Passes per match | 254 | 603 |
| Passes against per match | 455 | 326 |
| Switches of play per match | 22.9 | 29.6 |
| Long balls per match | 36 | 38 |
| Set pieces | SønderjyskE | Nordsjælland |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.09 | 0.21 |
| Corners per match | 4.7 | 10.8 |
| Corners against per match | 6.9 | 3 |
| xG per corner | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.42 | 0.41 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.75 | 0.56 |
| Other | SønderjyskE | Nordsjælland |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.77 | 0.75 |
| The goalkeepers | Marcus Bundgaard (SønderjyskE) | Andreas Hansen (Nordsjælland) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 10 | 7 |
| Save % | 63% | 88% |
| xG prevented | 48% | 31% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives Nordsjælland a 67% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: SønderjyskE 15%, draw 18%, Nordsjælland 67%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-2 at 10% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 63% and under at 37%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 57% according to the model.
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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