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- Competition: Danish Superliga
- Date: 7th August, 2026
- Kickoff: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CEST
- Venue: Sydbank Park
Sønderjyske welcome Viborg FF on Friday evening in a Round 3 Danish Superliga clash as both sides look to build momentum early in the 2026/27 campaign. With only two league matches played, every point remains valuable, with the hosts still searching for their first league win this season.
SonderjyskE vs Viborg Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Viborg
0 : 1
SonderjyskE
Superliga
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SonderjyskE
0 : 2
Viborg
Superliga
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SonderjyskE
2 : 2
Viborg
Superliga
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Viborg
1 : 0
SonderjyskE
Superliga
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SonderjyskE
2 : 2
Viborg
Superliga
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Viborg
2 : 1
SonderjyskE
Superliga
Meetings between these clubs have generally been competitive over the past few seasons. Viborg hold the historical edge, winning 10 of the previous 26 competitive encounters. Although Sønderjyske have avoided defeat against Viborg in the majority of their recent head-to-head league meetings, victories have been hard to come by, with just one win in their last ten encounters.
Sønderjyske team overview
Sønderjyske have made the worst possible start to the new Superliga season and will be looking to regain some confidence in front of their home supporters. Fatah Abdirahman's men have suffered back-to-back league defeats, losing 3-2 to Midtjylland in the opening round before falling 1-0 to OB the following week after conceding the decisive goal in the final ten minutes of normal time.
In terms of squad availability, midfielder Rasmus Vinderslev is expected to miss the match through injury, limiting Sønderjyske's options in central areas. Despite that setback, the hosts should still field a relatively settled starting eleven.
Defensively, they will need to remain disciplined against Viborg's mobile attacking unit, while improving their efficiency in the final third could be the key to securing all three points.
Last matches of SonderjyskE
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OB
1 : 0
SonderjyskE
Superliga
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SonderjyskE
2 : 3
Midtjylland
Superliga
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SonderjyskE
1 : 0
Kolding IF
Club Friendlies 3
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Holstein Kiel
2 : 1
SonderjyskE
Club Friendlies 3
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SonderjyskE
1 : 1
Viking
Club Friendlies 3
SonderjyskE lineup
Goalkeeper
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16
Marcus Bundgaard Sorensen
Defenders
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12
Maxime Soulas
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5
Magnus Jensen
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4
Daníel Grétarsson
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23
Chidiebube Duru
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3
Simon Wæver
Midfielders
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10
Mathias Olesen
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7
Sefer Emini
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11
Alexander Lyng
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8
Mohamed Cherif Haidara
Forwards
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9
Matthew Hoppe
Viborg team overview
Viborg enter Round 3 looking to climb the league table after a 1-0 defeat to Brøndby last weekend. They began the campaign with a 1-0 victory over newly promoted OB, and the early signs suggest they could be difficult to beat this season. While Viborg may struggle to score goals consistently, they appear well organised defensively and are unlikely to concede many, making them a tough opponent for any side in the Superliga.
The visitors are dealing with several injury concerns. Tim Freriks, Yonis Njoh, and Mohamed Iyadh Riahi are all expected to remain unavailable, reducing their attacking depth. However, Viborg still possess enough quality throughout the squad to create chances, with several young attacking players capable of stretching opposition defences.
Last matches of Viborg
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Brondby
1 : 0
Viborg
Superliga
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Viborg
1 : 0
OB
Superliga
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Viborg
1 : 0
Aarhus Fremad
Club Friendlies 3
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FC Copenhagen
2 : 1
Viborg
Club Friendlies 3
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Viborg
2 : 0
Notts County
Club Friendlies 3
Viborg lineup
Goalkeeper
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20
Kasper Kiilerich
Defenders
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30
Srđan Kuzmić
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32
Lukas Kirkegaard
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5
Žan Zaletel
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23
Oliver Bundgaard
Midfielders
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10
Thomas Jørgensen
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13
Jeppe Grønning
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29
Sami Jalal
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8
Asker Beck
Forwards
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19
Dorian Hanza
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11
Charly Nouck
Prediction
Under 1.5 second-half goals looks like an appealing betting angle based on Viborg's opening two Danish Superliga matches. Both fixtures became increasingly cagey after the break, with Viborg prioritising defensive structure and game management rather than committing large numbers forward. Sønderjyske’s match with OB also produced only a single goal in the second half.
Prediction: Under 1.5 Goals 2nd Half.
Three reasons we expect Under 1.5 Goals 2nd Half
- Viborg's opening two Superliga matches have produced very little second-half action. Both matches ended with the scoreline of 1-0.
- Sønderjyske's narrow 1-0 defeat to OB was also a low-event contest, with the second half remaining tight and tactically disciplined.
- Both sides have shown a pragmatic approach early in the season.
Main prediction SonderjyskE - Viborg
Under 1.5 goals 2nd half
Best Odds:
SonderjyskE vs Viborg standings in Superliga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC København | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 - 3 | +3 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Midtjylland | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 - 3 | +2 | 6 |
| 3 | Nordsjælland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 4 | Brøndby IF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 5 | Odense BK | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 | Viborg FF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 | AGF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 - 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 8 | Lyngby Boldklub | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 5 | -1 | 1 |
| 9 | Horsens | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 - 3 | -1 | 1 |
| 10 | Randers FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 - 2 | -1 | 1 |
| 11 | Silkeborg IF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 1 |
| 12 | Sønderjyske Fodbold | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 0 |