FC Copenhagen vs Lyngby prediction 26.07.2026 | Danish Superliga
FC Copenhagen
Kick off:
Date:
Lyngby Boldklub
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1.44
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5.10
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5.75
Contents
- Competition: Danish Superliga
- Date: 26th July 2026
- Kick-off: 15:00 UK / 16:00 CEST
- Venue: Parken Stadium
This Sunday, F.C. Copenhagen takes on Lyngby Boldklub in an opening-round Danish Superliga clash. Lyngby has historically found life difficult at this venue, consistently fighting hard to escape the lower rungs of the table when facing the capital giants. However, with Copenhagen nursing a few key injuries to start the campaign, the visitors know they have a slim window to cause a massive upset. In this preview, we’ll break down the key tactical battles, check in on how both squads have fared during pre-season preparation, and take a closer look at where the best betting value is for this highly anticipated Copenhagen derby matchup.
FC Copenhagen vs Lyngby Boldklub Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Lyngby Boldklub
0 : 2
FC Copenhagen
Landspokal Cup
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FC Copenhagen
3 : 0
Lyngby Boldklub
Club Friendlies 3
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FC Copenhagen
2 : 1
Lyngby Boldklub
Superliga
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Lyngby Boldklub
0 : 2
FC Copenhagen
Superliga
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FC Copenhagen
4 : 0
Lyngby Boldklub
Superliga
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Lyngby Boldklub
1 : 2
FC Copenhagen
Superliga
Copenhagen completely dominates this fixture, boasting 24 wins out of their last 30 matchups, while Lyngby has scraped just three victories. These high-scoring clashes average 3.4 goals per game. Copenhagen won the most recent meeting 2–0.
FC Copenhagen team overview
FC Copenhagen heads into this match after a wild 3-3 draw with Polissya Zhytomyr in their opening Conference League game. Right now, the Lions are still settling in, bouncing between solid wins in friendlies and that nerve-wracking European tie.
But when they play at Parken Stadium, something clicks. They’ve stormed through their last four home games with straight wins. Coach Bo Svensson pulls the strings from the sideline, and the team leans hard on their star forward Robert Silva. He’s been on fire lately, banging in a crucial double last time out to keep their attack sharp.
The mood isn’t all upbeat, though. Injuries have taken a toll, with Magnus Mattsson and Rodrigo Huescas both out long term. That means Svensson needs to shuffle his lineup and rethink his approach before kickoff.
Last matches of FC Copenhagen
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Polissya Zhytomyr
3 : 3
FC Copenhagen
Europa Conference League
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FC Copenhagen
2 : 1
Viborg
Club Friendlies 3
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FC Copenhagen
3 : 2
Horsens
Club Friendlies 3
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Viktoria Plzen
1 : 1
FC Copenhagen
Club Friendlies 3
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FC Copenhagen
5 : 3
Mjallby
Club Friendlies 3
FC Copenhagen lineup
Goalkeeper
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21
Theo Sander
Defenders
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2
Kevin Diks
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3
Denis Vavro
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5
Gabriel Pereira
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24
Birger Meling
Midfielders
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10
Mohamed Elyounoussi
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8
Thomas Delaney
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12
Lukas Lerager
Forwards
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7
Viktor Claesson
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11
Jordan Larsson
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14
Robert Silva
Lyngby team overview
Lyngby rolls into this match feeling pretty good after edging out Hillerød Fodbold 1-0 in their last preseason friendly. The Royal Blues are riding a three-game winning streak from their summer warm-ups, so confidence is definitely building as the Superliga season gets underway.
Away from home, they’ve looked strong too, winning three of their last four on the road. Manager Mikkel Jespersen has leaned into a flexible 3-5-2 setup, relying on his wingbacks to press high and set up chances for his main man up front.
That forward line is still all about Frederik Gytkjær. He led the team with 12 goals last season, and he’s the one they look to when it’s time to make something happen.
But it’s not all smooth sailing. Lyngby just lost one of their defensive anchors, Tobias Storm isn’t around anymore after a permanent transfer, so Jespersen needs to figure out how to fill that gap in the backline.
Last matches of Lyngby Boldklub
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Hillerød
0 : 1
Lyngby Boldklub
Club Friendlies 3
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Öster
0 : 3
Lyngby Boldklub
Club Friendlies 3
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Lyngby Boldklub
6 : 3
B.93
Club Friendlies 3
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Esbjerg
2 : 1
Lyngby Boldklub
First Division
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Lyngby Boldklub
0 : 2
Horsens
First Division
Lyngby Boldklub lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
David Jensen
Defenders
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3
Brian Hamalainen
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4
Baptiste Rolland
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7
Willy Kumado
Midfielders
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2
Mikkel Juhl
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6
Marcel Rømer
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10
Rezan Corlu
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13
Casper Winther
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11
Kolbeinn Finnsson
Forwards
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9
Frederik Gytkjær
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15
Michael Opoku
Prediction
Copenhagen prepares for this one on the back of dominant home form, making Parken Stadium an absolute fortress. The Lions will unleash their high-octane frontline against a vulnerable visiting backline missing key personnel. Given the structural defensive gaps for the Royal Blues and the host's clear historical superiority in this specific derby fixture, Bo Svensson’s men should comfortably control the tempo. Expect a high-scoring affair ending in a commanding 3-1 victory for the capital giants.
Four reasons we expect both teams to score in this encounter
- Lyngby have failed to score in only one of their last 12 matches.
- Copenhagen scored 2+ goals in six of their last seven encounters.
- 11 of the last 13 meetings between Copenhagen and Lyngby produced over 2.5 goals.
- Copenhagen are without a clean sheet in their last six games across all competitions.
Main prediction FC Copenhagen - Lyngby Boldklub
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.61
FC Copenhagen vs Lyngby Boldklub standings in Superliga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viborg FF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 2 | Silkeborg IF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Horsens | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Brøndby IF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Sønderjyske Fodbold | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Midtjylland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Randers FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Nordsjælland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | FC København | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | AGF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Lyngby Boldklub | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Odense BK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 1 | -1 | 0 |