AC Horsens vs Randers FC Predictions

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SuperligaSuperliga ยท Denmark
medium confidence
AC Horsens

AC Horsens

Full Time

0 - 0

AI predicted 2 - 1

Randers FC

Randers FC

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Friday, 16 Oct 2026 at 19:00 CEST (venue time) ยท 17:00 UTC (your time)๐Ÿ“ CASA Arena, Horsens

Win Probability (1X2)

AC Horsens 41%Draw 33%Randers FC 26%

Best Value Pick

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Match Result

6.4/10

Stalemate at CASA Arena: Horsens Dominate Ball, Randers See Red in Goalless Draw

AC Horsens and Randers FC played out a tense 0-0 draw at CASA Arena, with the hosts dominating possession but unable to break down a resolute Randers side that finished the match with ten men. Horsens controlled the tempo for much of the evening, enjoying 68% of the ball and registering five shots on target, but a combination of wasteful finishing and strong goalkeeping from P. Izzo kept them at bay. Randers, meanwhile, were forced onto the back foot for large spells, particularly after a second-half red card compounded their defensive workload. Despite being outplayed in midfield and conceding territory, they managed to carve out ten shots of their own and threatened sporadically on the counter, but ultimately lacked the clinical edge to steal all three points.

๐Ÿ’€ AI Prediction Report

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Predicted

2 - 1

โšก

Actual

0 - 0

โŒResult
โŒBTTS
โŒO/U 2.5
โŒScore

Key Moments

23' โ€” Yellow Card

First yellow card issued to a Randers player, setting the tone for a physical contest.

57' โ€” Red Card

Randers reduced to ten men after a straight red card, forcing a tactical reshuffle and deeper defensive line.

65' โ€” Save

P. Izzo makes a crucial stop from A. Justinussen, keeping Randers level.

78' โ€” Corner

Randers threaten from their seventh corner, but Horsens clear the danger.

89' โ€” Yellow Card

Late yellow card for Horsens, reflecting growing frustration at failing to find a breakthrough.

AC Horsens

AC Horsens

6.8/10

Horsens dictated the rhythm with a commanding 68% possession and looked the more likely side to score, especially as Randers went down to ten men. Their midfield trio, led by A. Herdonsson and J. Bonde, circulated the ball well and created several promising openings. However, a lack of composure in the final third saw them convert only five of their ten shots into efforts on target, all of which were repelled. Defensively, Horsens were largely untroubled, with their back four snuffing out most Randers attacks. The inability to capitalize on numerical advantage and set-piece opportunities, however, will be a source of frustration.

Key Players

A. Herdonsson: Anchored midfield, dictating play and recycling possession efficiently.
J. Bonde: Provided energy and drive from midfield, helping to sustain attacks.
A. Justinussen: Led the line, involved in several key chances but lacked finishing touch.

Strengths

Dominated possessionControlled midfieldLimited opposition chances

Weaknesses

Lack of cutting edge in attackFailed to exploit numerical advantageIneffective set pieces
Randers FC

Randers FC

6.2/10

Randers FC approached the match with a compact 4-4-2, but struggled to gain a foothold as Horsens monopolized possession. Forced to defend deep for long periods, Randers relied on the defensive discipline of D. Hรธegh and N. Hopland, while goalkeeper P. Izzo produced several important saves to keep the scores level. Their threat came mainly on the break, with M. Sankoh and K. Junker offering fleeting danger up front. The second-half red card further limited their ambitions, and despite earning seven corners, Randers could not make their set pieces count.

Key Players

P. Izzo: Made five crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet.
D. Hรธegh: Led the defensive line with composure, especially after the red card.
M. Sankoh: Provided an outlet on the counter, tested the Horsens defense with his movement.

Strengths

Defensive resilienceEffective goalkeepingDanger on the counter

Weaknesses

Low possessionDiscipline issues (three yellows, one red)Limited attacking threat

Tactical Analysis

Horsens lined up in a 4-2-3-1, using their double pivot to control possession and dictate the tempo. Their wide midfielders tucked inside to overload central areas, while fullbacks provided width. Despite their territorial dominance, Horsens struggled to break down Randers' compact 4-4-2 block, especially as the visitors dropped even deeper following the red card. Randers, meanwhile, prioritized defensive solidity, often leaving only Sankoh and Junker upfield when out of possession. After the sending-off, they shifted to a more conservative approach, sacrificing attacking ambition for defensive numbers. Set pieces were their main attacking outlet, but Horsens dealt well with the aerial threat.

Turning Point

The 57th-minute red card for Randers forced them to retreat and defend for their lives, ultimately ensuring the match ended goalless.

Man of the Match

P. Izzo

Produced a string of vital saves to deny Horsens and preserve a hard-fought clean sheet for Randers.

AC Horsens vs Randers FC: Match Preview

AC Horsens and Randers FC face off in a mid-table Superliga clash, separated by just a single point after nine rounds. Horsens have found some rhythm with three wins and a draw in their last five competitive matches, while Randers arrive on the back of two straight league losses, though both sides have been inconsistent overall. With both teams sitting in the lower half of the table and neither in immediate danger nor in reach of the European spots, the incentive is to stabilise and build momentum.

Statistically, the matchup is shaped by defensive vulnerabilities and moderate attacking output. Horsens have averaged 1.67 goals scored and 1.78 conceded per league match, with a home record of just one win in five but a notable 7 goals scored at Hybel Arena. Randers' away form is patchy (one win, three losses), and their 1.22 goals scored per game is offset by a leaky defence (1.56 conceded per match). Both teams are more productive after half-time: Horsens have scored 7 of their last 11 goals in the second half, and Randers have conceded heavily late on.

Given these rates, the model expects a game with a decent goal expectancy, tilting slightly towards the hosts due to their higher recent scoring and home field. The likeliest scenario is a 2-1 win for Horsens, but both teams' defensive records suggest volatility, and a draw or high-scoring stalemate is well within the distribution.

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AC Horsens1.60

Expected goals ยท model says 1.60

Randers FC1.30

Expected goals ยท model says 1.30

Win Probability
AC Horsens 44% Draw 24% Randers FC 31%

Over 2.5 Goals

55%

BTTS: Yes

58%

Likely Scores

1-1 ยท 2-1 ยท 1-0

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AC Horsens vs Randers FC Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
41%
33%
26%
AC Horsens 41%Draw 33%Randers FC 26%
Both Teams to Score
57%
43%
Yes 57%No 43%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
58%
42%
Over 2.5 58%Under 2.5 42%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
49%
51%
Over 9.5 49%Under 9.5 51%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind AC Horsens vs Randers FC that most previews miss.

  • 1Horsens have not kept a single clean sheet in nine league matches this season (0% clean sheet rate).
  • 2Randers have failed to score in only one of their last five away matches, despite losing three times.
  • 3The last three Superliga meetings at Hybel Arena have averaged 3.3 total goals per game.

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The Case For This AC Horsens vs Randers FC Prediction

Both AC Horsens and Randers FC enter this fixture with nearly identical season records, separated by just one point in the table and both carrying negative goal differences. Horsens have been more productive at home in attack (1.4 goals per home game), but their defensive frailty is evident with nine conceded in five at Hybel Arena. Randers, meanwhile, have managed only five goals in four away matches but have conceded at a slightly lower rate than Horsens at home. The underlying rates point to a match with a moderate goal expectation: Horsens average 1.67 scored and 1.78 conceded per game, while Randers post 1.22 for and 1.56 against. Recent form tilts slightly towards the hosts, with a 'WDWLW' run and 2.4 goals scored per game in their last five, compared to Randers' 'LLWLW' and 1.8 goals scored. Both teams are prone to conceding in the second half, with 7 of Horsens' last 11 goals and 7 of Randers' last 9 coming after the break. The data suggests a competitive contest with a slight edge to Horsens, primarily due to their higher attacking output and home advantage. The most probable outcome is a narrow home win in a game likely to feature both teams on the scoresheet, but neither side's defensive record inspires confidence in a low-scoring affair.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • โ†’Horsens average 1.67 goals scored and 1.78 conceded per game this season.
  • โ†’Randers have lost three of four away, scoring just five and conceding six.

Match Context

  • โ†’Both teams have seen over 2.5 goals in more than half their matches (Horsens 66.7%, Randers 55.6%).

๐Ÿšฉ AC Horsens vs Randers FC Corners Prediction

low confidence
9.6expected total corners
Over 49%
Under 51%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 4.4 corners for AC Horsens and 5.2 for Randers FC, for an expected total of 9.6. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (51%). Over 8.5: 62% ยท Over 10.5: 37%.

How AC Horsens and Randers FC Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

AC Horsens vs Randers FC Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals รท 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

AC HorsensAC Horsenslast 5 matches
Jakob Bonde JensenXI
4 goals in 5
80%

In exceptional form

Alagie SaineXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

I. MilicevicXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

A. JustinussenXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Randers FCRanders FClast 5 matches
M. SankohXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

A. HenrikssonXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

E. Mahmoudsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Horsens' recent form is positive, with three wins and a draw in their last five, and a notable 2.4 goals scored per game over that span. Randers' form is more uneven, with two wins and three losses in their last five, including back-to-back league defeats. Both teams have struggled to keep clean sheets, but Horsens' attack has been more consistent.

AC Horsens vs Randers FC โ€” Last 10 Matches

AC HorsensAC HorsensLast 10 results
D0-0
D3-3
D2-2
L0-2
W5-2
L2-3
W2-1
W2-1
L0-2
L1-2
Dvs Randers FC0-0
D@ Silkeborg3-3
Dvs Aarhus2-2
L@ FC Copenhagen0-2
W@ Sonderjyske5-2
Lvs Viborg2-3
Wvs Lyngby2-1
W@ Odense2-1
Lvs Brondby0-2
L@ FC Midtjylland1-2

Strengths

  • +Prolific attack โ€” 2.0 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
Randers FCRanders FCLast 10 results
D0-0
L0-2
L2-4
L1-2
W3-0
W2-1
L0-1
L0-4
W2-0
L0-1
D@ AC Horsens0-0
Lvs Viborg0-2
L@ Sonderjyske2-4
Lvs Odense1-2
W@ Brondby3-0
Wvs Aarhus2-1
L@ FC Midtjylland0-1
Lvs FC Copenhagen0-4
Wvs Lyngby2-0
L@ FC Nordsjaelland0-1

Concerns

  • โˆ’Inconsistent โ€” 3+ losses in last 5

What History Says: AC Horsens vs Randers FC

The head-to-head record is even, with four wins apiece and two draws in the last ten meetings. Recent encounters at Hybel Arena have been high scoring, including a 5-1 Horsens win in 2022. Home advantage has not been decisive, as both teams have managed away victories in this fixture.

AC Horsens vs Randers FC Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

4

AC Horsens wins

2

Draws

4

Randers FC wins

40%20% draws40%
16 Oct 26AC Horsens vs Randers FC0-0
29 Jan 25Randers FC vs AC Horsens3-4
15 Jul 23Randers FC vs AC Horsens1-0
4 Nov 22AC Horsens vs Randers FC5-1
5 Aug 22Randers FC vs AC Horsens1-0
21 Jan 22AC Horsens vs Randers FC2-1

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: AC Horsens vs Randers FC

Bookmaker odds are unavailable for this fixture, so no value edges or recommended bets can be identified. Probability estimates are based solely on underlying team rates and statistical distributions.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per ยฃ1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
AC Horsens Winvalue2.7541.0%+4.6%
Drawvalue3.5033.0%+4.4%
Randers FC Win2.4026.0%-15.7%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.7058.0%-0.8%
Under 2.52.1042.0%-5.6%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.5757.0%-6.7%
No2.2543.0%-1.4%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: AC Horsens Win @ 2.75EV +0.127
1X2: Draw @ 3.50EV +0.155

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Things to Watch: AC Horsens vs Randers FC

  • โš ๏ธNo bookmaker odds available, so value assessment and recommended bets are withheld.
  • โš ๏ธRecent form samples are small and include cup/friendly matches.
  • โš ๏ธSet piece and discipline data is incomplete for several matches.

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Final Verdict

AC Horsens 2โ€“1 Randers FC

The model projects a 2-1 win for AC Horsens, driven by their superior attacking output (2.4 goals per game over the last five) and Randers' struggles on the road. The most robust data point is Horsens' high over 2.5 goal rate (66.7%), but the primary risk is both sides' defensive volatility, which could easily swing the match towards a draw or a higher-scoring result than forecast.

AC Horsens vs Randers FC: Common Questions

Who will win AC Horsens vs Randers FC?

The model gives AC Horsens a 41% chance to win, Randers FC a 26% chance, and a draw 33%. Horsens' higher recent scoring and home advantage tip the balance, but the probabilities reflect a close contest.

Will there be over or under 2.5 goals in AC Horsens vs Randers FC?

There is a 58% probability of over 2.5 goals, based on both teams' season rates (Horsens 66.7% over 2.5, Randers 55.6%). Defensive frailties on both sides point to a strong likelihood of multiple goals.

Are both teams likely to score in AC Horsens vs Randers FC?

Both teams to score is rated at 57% probability. Horsens have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 5, and Randers have failed to score in only one of their last five away matches.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for AC Horsens vs Randers FC: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline โ€” season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 9 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes โ€” see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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