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- Competition: Superliga
- Date: 11th September 2026
- Kick-off: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CEST
- Venue: Parken
The Danish Superliga returns with a captivating clash as Copenhagen welcomes Horsens to the capital. While the hosts have historically dominated this fixture with 29 wins, Horsens always relishes the chance to upset the giants at this intimidating ground. Copenhagen will lean on their passionate home support to control the tempo, but the visitors have proven they can be dangerous when underestimated. Will the heavyweights assert their dominance, or can the underdogs pull off a shock result? In this preview, we break down the latest tactical lineups, key injury updates, and top betting angles.
FC Copenhagen vs Horsens Head to Head (H2H) stats
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FC Copenhagen
3 : 2
Horsens
Club Friendlies 3
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Horsens
1 : 4
FC Copenhagen
Superliga
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FC Copenhagen
0 : 1
Horsens
Superliga
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Horsens
0 : 2
FC Copenhagen
Superliga
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FC Copenhagen
2 : 0
Horsens
Superliga
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FC Copenhagen
0 : 1
Horsens
Superliga
Copenhagen dominates the last ten competitive meetings with seven wins to Horsens' three. Zero draws. It's beautiful chaos. We’ve seen everything from a 6-1 Copenhagen routing to gritty 1-0 Horsens shockers. Expect fireworks, because these sides average a massive 3.3 goals per game when facing off.
FC Copenhagen team overview
Copenhagen enters this one on the back of a spectacular 5-0 away demolition of Odense Boldklub. The Lions have been completely tearing up the league after a frustrating third-place finish last season, racking up an impressive 18 points from their opening seven games to sit comfortably at the top of the table.
Bo Svensson’s men look unstoppable right now, winning six of those matches and bouncing back perfectly from their lone slip-up against Viborg.
Parken Stadium has been an absolute fortress this season, and the hosts boast a perfect 100% home record in the Superliga with three consecutive wins. I honestly can’t see anyone breaching that backline right now.
Thapelo Maseko has been the primary livewire up front, netting a brilliant brace last time out and should keep his place in the XI. On the injury front, the squad looks incredibly healthy, with no major fresh absentees reported ahead of Friday night.
Last matches of FC Copenhagen
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OB
0 : 5
FC Copenhagen
Superliga
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FC Copenhagen
2 : 0
Nordsjaelland
Superliga
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FC Copenhagen
3 : 1
SonderjyskE
Superliga
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FC Copenhagen
4 : 1
Inter Turku
Europa Conference League
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Viborg
4 : 0
FC Copenhagen
Superliga
FC Copenhagen lineup
Goalkeeper
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41
Diant Ramaj
Defenders
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2
Felix Beijmo
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4
Asger Sørensen
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6
Akos Markgraf
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20
Junnosuke Suzuki
Midfielders
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36
William Clem
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27
Thomas Delaney
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24
Birger Meling
Forwards
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12
Thapelo Maseko
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16
Robert Silva
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39
Viktor Daðason
AC Horsens team overview
AC Horsens prepares for this one on the back of a chaotic 5-2 away triumph over Sønderjyske Fodbold. The Yellow Danger have experienced a roller-coaster return to the top flight after grinding their way through the Danish 1st Division last season to secure promotion.
They’ve collected an unpredictable ten points from their opening seven Superliga fixtures. Niki Zimling’s men are highly volatile right now, securing three wins but slumping to three defeats.
On the road, the visitors are actually riding a fantastic wave, stitching together a three-match winning away streak with wins at Odense and Lyseng.
I honestly think their counter-attacking blueprint works much better away from home. Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan has been their absolute go-to weapon, leading the line with a crucial goal contribution in the previous matchday to push his tally for the campaign to four.
Looking at the squad, the defensive line takes a major hit since centre-back Christian Vestergaard is completely ruled out until next year due to a cruciate ligament injury.
Last matches of Horsens
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SonderjyskE
2 : 5
Horsens
Superliga
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Lyseng
0 : 4
Horsens
Landspokal Cup
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Horsens
2 : 3
Viborg
Superliga
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Horsens
2 : 1
Lyngby Boldklub
Superliga
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OB
1 : 2
Horsens
Superliga
Horsens lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Matej Delač
Defenders
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35
Mikkel Kupijbida
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24
Ole Martin Kolskogen
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26
Victor Pálsson
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14
Julius Madsen
Midfielders
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20
Karlo Lusavec
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16
Abdul Salam Moro
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27
Yamirou Ouorou
Forwards
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19
Jimi Tauriainen
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28
Alagie Saine
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11
Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
Prediction
Parken is an absolute fortress right now. Copenhagen won't just win; they will dominate. Expect a 3-1 masterclass. I remember watching them dismantle teams last season when their press clicked, and right now, Bo Svensson has these boys playing like absolute demons. Horsens will grab a cheeky consolation goal on the counter, but the Lions have too much firepower. Backing the 3-1 scoreline all day.
Three reasons we expect over 1.5 goals in the second half of this game
- The last two meetings between Copenhagen and Horsens produced 10 goals in total.
- Horsens scored at least two goals in each of their last five encounters.
- Copenhagen scored 2+ goals in 12 of their last 13 games across all competitions.
Main prediction FC Copenhagen - Horsens
Under 1.5 goals 2nd half
Best Odds:
FC Copenhagen vs Horsens standings in Superliga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC København | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 20 - 8 | +12 | 18 |
| 2 | FC Midtjylland | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 12 - 7 | +5 | 15 |
| 3 | Nordsjælland | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 - 6 | +5 | 14 |
| 4 | Viborg FF | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 - 6 | +4 | 13 |
| 5 | Brøndby IF | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 - 10 | +1 | 13 |
| 6 | Horsens | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13 - 12 | +1 | 10 |
| 7 | Randers FC | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 - 8 | 0 | 10 |
| 8 | Lyngby Boldklub | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 - 11 | -2 | 6 |
| 9 | Silkeborg IF | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 - 11 | -4 | 6 |
| 10 | Odense BK | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 - 12 | -7 | 5 |
| 11 | AGF | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 - 13 | -4 | 4 |
| 12 | Sønderjyske Fodbold | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 - 18 | -11 | 1 |