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- Competition: Betinia Liga (Denmark 1st Division)
- Date: 22nd May, 2026
- Kickoff: 17:00 UK / 18:00 CEST
- Venue: Riisvang Stadion
Round 31 of the 2025/26 Betinia Liga relegation round features an intriguing clash between Aarhus Fremad and Aalborg BK. Although both sides have already secured their places in next season’s division, there is still plenty to play for in terms of momentum, positioning, and ending the campaign strongly.
vs Head to Head (H2H) stats
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AaB Aalborg
3 : 1
Aarhus Fremad
First Division
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AaB Aalborg
0 : 1
Aarhus Fremad
First Division
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Aarhus Fremad
5 : 1
AaB Aalborg
First Division
Recent meetings between the sides have generally been competitive and closely contested. Earlier this season, Aalborg managed to edge Aarhus Fremad, recording a 3-1 win, but the promoted hosts have consistently proven difficult to break down on home soil.
Aarhus team overview
Aarhus Fremad have enjoyed a respectable campaign overall and their recent form has been encouraging. Aarhus claimed an impressive 3-0 away victory over Hobro in their latest outing, highlighting the attacking confidence they have developed during the second half of the season.
The hosts have generally looked more threatening going forward in recent weeks and have managed to score consistently against fellow relegation-round opponents (scored in three of their last five league outings). Despite being newcomers at this level, they have avoided the defensive collapses that often trouble promoted clubs.
Their home performances have also been relatively stable, with Riisvang Stadium becoming a difficult venue for several visiting teams (only one defeat in their last eight home league encounters).
In terms of squad availability, Aarhus are expected to have most of their key players available heading into this fixture. Fatigue could still play a role at this late stage of the campaign, but overall squad morale appears positive after recent performances.
Last matches of
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Hobro
0 : 3
Aarhus Fremad
First Division
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Aarhus Fremad
0 : 0
HB Køge
First Division
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Middelfart
0 : 1
Aarhus Fremad
First Division
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Aarhus Fremad
0 : 1
Hobro
First Division
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Aarhus Fremad
5 : 1
Middelfart
First Division
lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Kasper Kiilerich
Defenders
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2
Malthe Kjølby
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4
Andreas Pisani
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33
Luka Callø
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8
Simon Bækgård
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3
Martin Agnarsson
Midfielders
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6
Frederik Grube
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27
Magnus Kirchheiner
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47
Lucas Riisgaard
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9
Kasper Nygaard Andersen
Forwards
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16
Anders Holvad
Aalborg team overview
Aalborg currently lead the relegation round standings with 43 points, although the campaign will still be viewed as disappointing considering preseason expectations. Their latest match ended in a 1-1 draw away at B93 København, extending a relatively solid run of form (one defeat in the last eight league fixtures).
Offensively, Aalborg still possess one of the stronger attacking units in the relegation round. Kelvin John has been among their standout performers this season, contributing heavily in both goals and assists (12 combined), while Nicklas Helenius is the most lethal striker upfront for the visitors with 14 league goals.
Away form has been somewhat inconsistent throughout the campaign. Aalborg have occasionally struggled to control matches defensively on the road, which could once again become an important factor against an energetic Aarhus side.
Injury-wise, AaB are believed to have only minor fitness concerns heading into this fixture, allowing them to field a relatively strong starting lineup.
Last matches of
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B.93
1 : 1
AaB Aalborg
First Division
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AaB Aalborg
1 : 3
Middelfart
First Division
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AaB Aalborg
1 : 1
Hobro
First Division
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HB Køge
1 : 1
AaB Aalborg
First Division
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AaB Aalborg
3 : 2
B.93
First Division
lineup
Goalkeeper
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40
Bertil Grønkjær
Defenders
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32
Christian Tcacenco
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33
Elison Makolli
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15
Cornelius Olsson
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5
Marc Nielsen
Midfielders
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8
Alexander Håpnes
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25
Frederik Børsting
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28
Valdemar Møller Damgaard
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44
William Thomsen
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11
Kornelius Normann
Forwards
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27
John Kelvin
Prediction
Aalborg still possess greater individual quality in attack, but their defensive inconsistencies away from home remain concerning. With both teams scoring regularly in recent weeks, this could develop into an open and entertaining contest.
Prediction: Both Teams to Score (BTTS).
Three reasons we expect BTTS
- BTTS has landed in Aalborg’s last six league outings.
- BTTS has been the outcome in two of Aarhus’ last four league matches.
- BTTS has occurred in two of the last three head-to-head meetings between Aarhus and Aalborg.
Main prediction -
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
vs standings in First Division
| Relegation Round | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aalborg BK | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 49 - 42 | +7 | 43 |
| 2 | Aarhus Fremad | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 45 - 35 | +10 | 40 |
| 3 | HB Køge | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 42 - 46 | -4 | 40 |
| 4 | Hobro | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 36 - 41 | -5 | 36 |
| 5 | B 93 | 30 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 38 - 54 | -16 | 33 |
| 6 | Middelfart | 30 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 28 - 70 | -42 | 15 |