SonderjyskE vs Silkeborg Prediction 16.02.2026 | Superliga

SonderjyskE head into Matchday 20 as one of the season’s most surprising packages, currently sitting fifth in the Danish Superliga after accumulating a respectable 29 points from 19 games played.

Thomas Norgaard’s crew have successfully transitioned from promotion hopefuls to genuine European contenders, largely thanks to their formidable home form at Sydbank Park, where they have suffered just two defeats in their opening nine league fixtures on home soil.

A narrow 2-1 loss to Nordsjælland in the first game of the new year served as a minor setback, but the Haderslev-based club can draw confidence from their two-goal triumph over Copenhagen in December, a result that highlighted their tactical maturity and ability to compete with the league’s elite.

Apart from defender Runar Sigurgeirsson, who remains sidelined with a long-term injury, the full squad is available for selection. Norgaard will be eager to oversee a swift return to form after a sluggish start to 2026, ensuring his side maintains their momentum in the title race.

For their part, Silkeborg IF prepare for their trip to Haderslev amid a deepening crisis of results, currently sitting third from bottom in the standings and just two points clear of the relegation zone following a disappointing run of performances.

The side coached by Kent Nielsen have looked alarmingly short of confidence in recent weeks, and a damaging one-goal defeat to Viborg FF last time out extended their worrying winless streak to six Superliga matches, collecting just two points during that period.

Much of their struggles this season can be traced to a fragile defensive structure, particularly away from home. Their back line has been excessively vulnerable on the road, conceding an average of 1.7 goals per game and failing to register a single clean sheet across 10 away fixtures — a statistic that highlights the scale of their defensive issues.

Unlike their Monday hosts, Silkeborg also face a slightly longer injury list, with key duo Alexander Busch and Mads Freundlich still sidelined as they continue their recovery from minor injuries, further complicating an already difficult situation for the struggling visitors.