Silkeborg IF vs FC Copenhagen: Silkeborg IF to win
Silkeborg's model win probability sits at 37.1% while the market only values them at 20.8%. That gap turns a home win into a clear value play.
Copenhagen sit atop the Superliga and enter this fixture as three‑game winners, while Silkeborg sit mid‑table looking to prove they can challenge the champions. A win for the hosts would be a statement and could tighten the race at the top.
Lars's Verdict
The model gives Silkeborg a 37.1% win chance versus a market implied 20.8%, providing clear value despite Copenhagen’s recent form.
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With Silkeborg IF averaging 1.35 expected goals and FC Copenhagen averaging 1.35, the model gives a 54.9% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 45.1% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 2.7 (Silkeborg IF 1.35 + FC Copenhagen 1.35) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 50.6% chance against 49.4% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Silkeborg IF at 37.1%, the draw at 25.8%, and FC Copenhagen at 37.1% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-1 at 12.2% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
The Numbers Behind the Headline
Most likely scorelines
Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Silkeborg IF
Silkeborg’s recent run includes a 3‑2 away victory over Odense, showing they can break down defenses, but they have also suffered heavy defeats: a 0‑4 home loss to Copenhagen and a 1‑4 away loss to Fredericia. The draw against Randers (1‑1) indicates they can hold a stronger side. These mixed results mean they are capable of scoring but also vulnerable, reinforcing the model’s view that a win is plausible at a value price.
FC Copenhagen
Copenhagen enter on a three‑game winning streak, highlighted by a 5‑0 home thrashing of Randers and a 3‑1 away win at Brondby. Their 3‑2 home win over Lyngby shows they can still find goals in tighter games. While their form is excellent, the model still rates their win chance equal to Silkeborg, suggesting the market may be over‑estimating their dominance in this fixture.
Head-to-Head
Recent head‑to‑head meetings have favoured Copenhagen, including a 7‑0 away win and a 0‑4 home loss for Silkeborg, though a 3‑3 draw in September shows the tie can produce goals from both sides. The historical dominance adds weight to Copenhagen, yet the model still assigns Silkeborg a 37.1% win chance, indicating a value opportunity.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 10 May 2026 | Silkeborg 0-4 FC Copenhagen | Superliga |
| 5 Apr 2026 | FC Copenhagen 7-0 Silkeborg | Superliga |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Silkeborg 3-1 FC Copenhagen | Superliga |
| 21 Sep 2025 | FC Copenhagen 3-3 Silkeborg | Superliga |
| 29 May 2025 | FC Copenhagen 3-0 Silkeborg | DBU Pokalen |
Team News (Pregame)
Silkeborg IF: A. Busch (Ankle Injury), M. Freundlich (Knee Injury), P. Ganchas (Inactive), M. Oxenberg (Injury)
FC Copenhagen: V. Dadason (Hamstring Injury), R. Huescas (Knee Injury), M. Mattsson (Knee Injury), H. Nemeth (Injury)
Injury records reflect the team news on file heading into this match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Silkeborg IF vs FC Copenhagen?
FC Copenhagen won 3-1. Our pre-match pick was Silkeborg IF to win.
What was the final score of Silkeborg IF vs FC Copenhagen?
Silkeborg IF 1-3 FC Copenhagen (full time).
When was Silkeborg IF vs FC Copenhagen?
Silkeborg IF played FC Copenhagen on Sun 2 Aug · 17:00 BST in the Danish Superliga at Jysk Park.
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See all Danish Superliga fixtures →When the market price translates to a 20.8% implied probability, the model’s 37.1% rating indicates a substantial mispricing – making Silkeborg to win the most attractive option.
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