Viborg vs Odense Predictions

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SuperligaSuperliga · Denmark
high confidence
Viborg

Viborg

Full Time

1 - 0

AI predicted 1 - 1

Odense

Odense

🗓️ Friday, 24 Jul 2026 at 19:00 CEST (venue time) · 17:00 UTC (your time)📍 Energi Viborg Arena, Viborg

Win Probability (1X2)

Viborg 31%Draw 37%Odense 32%

Best Value Pick

Correct Score: 1–1

Match Result

7.2/10

Viborg Edge Odense in Tight Superliga Opener at Energi Viborg Arena

Viborg opened their Superliga campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Odense at the Energi Viborg Arena, thanks to a decisive second-half goal. Despite being outshot and ceding the majority of possession, the hosts showed resilience and tactical discipline to secure all three points. Odense, for all their attacking intent and 57% possession, could not find a way past Viborg's organized backline and the safe hands of Kasper Kiilerich. The match was a tale of contrasting approaches: Odense pressed forward relentlessly, amassing 19 shots and 10 corners, but lacked the clinical edge in the final third. Viborg, meanwhile, made the most of their limited opportunities, striking on 56 minutes and then defending their lead with determination. Late Odense pressure was repelled by a combination of disciplined defending and timely interventions.

💪 AI Prediction Report

DECENT HIT

Predicted

1 - 1

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Actual

1 - 0

❌Result
❌BTTS
✅O/U 2.5
❌Score

💰 Bet Results1/2 hit

Correct Score — 1-1
❌
Under 2.5 Goals — Under
✅

Key Moments

56' — Goal

Dorian Hanza scores for Viborg, finishing off a rare attack to give the hosts the lead.

67' — Yellow Card

Viborg's Jeppe Grønning booked for a tactical foul to stop an Odense break.

74' — Yellow Card

Odense's Jacob Bonde shown yellow for dissent as frustration mounts.

85' — Yellow Card

Viborg's Srđan Kuzmić receives a yellow card for time-wasting.

88' — Corner

Odense win their 10th corner, but Viborg's defense holds firm.

Viborg

Viborg

7.5/10

Viborg displayed grit and efficiency, absorbing pressure for large spells and capitalizing on a key moment after halftime. While they registered only 43% possession and managed just 3 shots on target from 10 attempts, their defensive organization and work rate were exemplary. The midfield trio worked tirelessly to disrupt Odense's rhythm, and the back four, marshaled by Žan Zaletel, stood firm under sustained pressure.

Key Players

Kasper Kiilerich: Kept a clean sheet with several crucial saves, especially in the closing stages.
Žan Zaletel: Led the defense with composure, making key interventions to preserve the lead.
Dorian Hanza: Scored the match-winning goal in the 56th minute.

Strengths

Defensive solidityClinical finishingResilience under pressure

Weaknesses

Limited attacking threatStruggled to control possession
Odense

Odense

6/10

Odense will rue their missed chances after dominating much of the match. With 19 shots, 5 on target, and 57% possession, they dictated the tempo and created numerous opportunities, particularly from wide areas and set pieces. However, their finishing let them down, and they were unable to convert pressure into goals. Defensively, they were mostly untroubled but were caught out by Viborg's decisive attack early in the second half.

Key Players

Topi Keskinen: Provided attacking impetus from midfield, creating several chances.
Martin Hansen: Made a couple of important saves to keep Odense in the game.

Strengths

Dominated possessionCreated numerous chancesEffective use of width and set pieces

Weaknesses

Lack of clinical finishingVulnerable to counter-attacks

Tactical Analysis

Viborg lined up in a 4-3-3, prioritizing compactness and defensive shape over expansive play. Their midfield trio focused on breaking up Odense's attacks and protecting the back four, while the front three pressed selectively and looked to exploit space on the counter. After taking the lead, Viborg dropped deeper, inviting Odense forward and relying on quick transitions. Odense's 4-4-2 sought to stretch the game with width from midfielders Topi Keskinen and Fiete Arp, and frequent overlapping runs from fullbacks. Their dominance in possession and set pieces (10 corners) reflected a proactive approach, but a lack of composure in front of goal and Viborg's disciplined defending blunted their threat. Substitutions late on aimed to inject fresh legs and attacking impetus, but the breakthrough never came.

Turning Point

Dorian Hanza's goal in the 56th minute shifted the momentum, allowing Viborg to sit deep and frustrate Odense's attack.

Man of the Match

Kasper Kiilerich

Produced a series of vital saves to preserve Viborg's narrow lead and secure the clean sheet.

Viborg vs Odense: Match Preview

Viborg and Odense both begin their Superliga campaigns after low-key pre-seasons, with neither side carrying significant momentum. Viborg have taken just one win from their last five (LWLDL), conceding 12 goals in that period, while Odense's LWWLD run includes two friendly wins but a heavy 0-4 loss to Brondby. Both start at the foot of the table, with early points crucial for setting the tone.

Statistically, this is a fixture defined by modest attacking output and limited set-piece threat. Viborg average 1.4 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per game over their last five, but their only clean sheet came against Notts County. Odense's attack is similarly muted (1.2 scored, 1.6 conceded), and both teams are among the lowest for corners in recent matches (Viborg 0.4, Odense 2.2 per game). The head-to-head record is balanced, with four wins apiece and two draws in the last ten, and five of those finishing 2-1 or 1-2.

Given the lack of clear attacking edge and the tendency for these sides to cancel each other out, the model projects a low-scoring, tightly contested match. The most probable outcome is a 1-1 draw, with neither side showing the shot volume or defensive solidity to dominate. Viborg's defensive frailty is a risk, but Odense's away attack has not been clinical enough to fully exploit it.

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Win Probability
Viborg 36% Draw 28% Odense 36%

Over 2.5 Goals

43%

BTTS: Yes

49%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 0-1 · 1-0

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Viborg vs Odense Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
31%
37%
32%
Viborg 31%Draw 37%Odense 32%
Both Teams to Score
56%
44%
Yes 56%No 44%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
46%
54%
Over 2.5 46%Under 2.5 54%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
74%
26%
Over 9.5 74%Under 9.5 26%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Viborg vs Odense that most previews miss.

  • 1Viborg have averaged just 0.4 corners per game over their last five matches, a remarkably low figure for a home side.
  • 2Five of the last ten H2H meetings have ended 2-1 or 1-2, with no clean sheets for Viborg in the last five league encounters.
  • 3Both teams have failed to score in only one of their combined last ten matches, supporting a slight lean to BTTS.

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The Case For This Viborg vs Odense Prediction

Opening the Superliga campaign, Viborg and Odense both enter with modest pre-season records and little momentum from late last season. Viborg have managed just one win in their last five (form: LWLDL), conceding 12 in that stretch, while Odense's LWWLD run includes two friendly wins but a heavy 0-4 defeat to Brondby last time out. With both sides starting from the bottom of the table, early points are at a premium. The statistical matchup is defined by low shot volumes and modest goal returns: Viborg average 1.4 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per game over their last five, but their only clean sheet came against Notts County. Odense's attack is similarly blunt (1.2 scored, 1.6 conceded), and both teams have struggled to generate corners (Viborg 0.4, Odense 2.2 per game). The H2H record is balanced, with four wins each and two draws in the last ten, and five of those meetings finishing 2-1 or 1-2, suggesting a narrow margin. Given the lack of clear attacking edge and the tendency for these sides to cancel each other out, the model projects a low-scoring, tightly contested match. The most probable outcome is a 1-1 draw, with neither side showing the shot volume or defensive solidity to dominate. The main risk to this forecast is Viborg's recent defensive frailty, but Odense's away attack does not profile as clinical enough to exploit it decisively.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Head-to-head is even: 4 wins each, 2 draws in the last 10, with five matches finishing 2-1 or 1-2.

Defence

  • →Viborg's last five matches average 1.4 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per game.
  • →Odense have failed to score in two of their last five, with only one clean sheet in that span.

🚩 Viborg vs Odense Corners Prediction

low confidence
11.8expected total corners
Over 74%
Under 26%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5.5 corners for Viborg and 6.3 for Odense, for an expected total of 11.8. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (74%). Over 8.5: 83% · Over 10.5: 63%.

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How Viborg and Odense Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Viborg vs Odense Goalscorer Form

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

ViborgViborglast 5 matches
D. HanzaXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

T. JorgensenXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

O. BundgaardXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

M. Olsensub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

OdenseOdenselast 5 matches
M. Jensensub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

A. SorensenXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. NiemiecXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

N. GanausXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Viborg's recent form is patchy, with just one win in their last five and an average of 2.4 goals conceded per game, highlighting defensive concerns. Odense, meanwhile, have mixed results (LWWLD), including two pre-season wins but a heavy 0-4 defeat to Brondby, suggesting inconsistency. Both sides have struggled to build momentum heading into the new campaign.

Viborg vs Odense — Last 1 Matches

ViborgViborgLast 1 results
W1-0
Wvs Odense1-0

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
  • +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
  • +100% clean sheet rate this season
OdenseOdenseLast 1 results
L0-1
L@ Viborg0-1

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
  • −Leaky defence — 2.0 conceded/game

What History Says: Viborg vs Odense

The last ten meetings between Viborg and Odense are evenly split, with four wins each and two draws. Notably, five of those matches finished 2-1 or 1-2, indicating a trend toward narrow, competitive scorelines. Viborg have not kept a clean sheet in the last five league encounters with Odense.

Viborg vs Odense Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

5

Viborg wins

1

Draws

4

Odense wins

50%10% draws40%
24 Jul 26Viborg vs Odense1-0
19 Oct 25Viborg vs Odense1-2
27 Jul 25Odense vs Viborg3-1
25 May 24Viborg vs Odense2-1
12 Apr 24Odense vs Viborg1-3
16 Feb 24Viborg vs Odense1-2

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Viborg vs Odense

No bookmaker odds are available, so value edges cannot be calculated for this fixture. The model's probabilities are tightly clustered around the draw, with neither side showing a clear statistical advantage. If market odds later show a heavy lean to one side, the model would likely see value in opposing that bias.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Viborg Win1.8031.0%-24.6%
Drawvalue4.0037.0%+12.0%
Odense Winvalue3.9032.0%+6.4%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.5746.0%-17.7%
Under 2.5value2.3554.0%+11.4%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.5356.0%-9.4%
No2.3844.0%+2.0%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 4.00EV +0.480
1X2: Odense Win @ 3.90EV +0.248
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5 @ 2.35EV +0.269
Both Teams Score: No @ 2.38EV +0.047

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Things to Watch: Viborg vs Odense

  • ⚠️No recent competitive league data for either side; all pre-season and late last season results.
  • ⚠️No available bookmaker odds, so value edges cannot be calculated.
  • ⚠️Low sample size for corners and cards; derived averages may not reflect competitive match intensity.

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Final Verdict

Viborg 1–1 Odense

The model calls this as a 1-1 draw, driven by both teams' recent low scoring rates and the evenly split head-to-head history. The strongest data point is the consistent lack of clean sheets and the prevalence of narrow margins in their meetings. The main way this forecast could go wrong is if Viborg's leaky defence (2.4 conceded per game last five) collapses again, but Odense's attack has not shown the output to fully capitalise.

Viborg vs Odense: Common Questions

Who will win Viborg vs Odense?

The model gives Viborg a 31% chance to win, Odense a 32% chance, and a draw 37%. With both sides showing similar recent form and an even head-to-head record, a draw is the most probable outcome.

Will both teams score in Viborg vs Odense?

There is a 56% probability that both teams will score, based on each side averaging over a goal per game in their last five and a high BTTS rate in recent head-to-heads.

Is under 2.5 goals likely in Viborg vs Odense?

Under 2.5 goals is slightly favoured at 54% probability, reflecting both teams' modest attacking output and the frequency of low-scoring games in their recent records.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Viborg vs Odense: 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 — 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: 17 July 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — 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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