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Round
Regular Season - 9
Venue
Brøndby Stadion, Brondby
Referee
M. Redder
Form

Recent form

Brondby
49Average

Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · +2 goal difference

FC Copenhagen
52Average

Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · +1 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Double Chance
FC Copenhagen or Draw

BetGenius backs FC Copenhagen or Draw (Double Chance) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

76%
Confidence
Strong
Preview

Match preview

The Copenhagen derby arrives with both sides experiencing contrasting momentum in the Superliga. Table-topping FC Copenhagen have collected 21 points from their opening eight matches, winning seven times and boasting the league's most potent attack with 22 goals scored. Their recent form is formidable, having won five consecutive competitive fixtures while scoring 16 goals across that span.

Brondby occupy fifth place on 13 points, but enter this encounter enduring a difficult stretch. After a bright start to the campaign, they have suffered three consecutive defeats against FC Midtjylland, Randers FC, and FC Nordsjaelland, conceding 10 goals in those three fixtures alone. Defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed, and the suspension of L. Binks adds further strain to their backline.

Recent head-to-head encounters heavily favor open, high-scoring affairs, with 80 percent of the last 10 meetings producing over 2.5 goals. FC Copenhagen emerged victorious in their most recent trip to Brondby Stadion with a 3-1 scoreline, and their attacking sharpness spearheaded by M. Elyounoussi gives them the upper hand heading into this clash.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. FC Copenhagen sit top of the Superliga with 21 points from eight games, winning seven matches.
  2. Brondby have suffered three consecutive defeats, conceding 10 goals across those three fixtures.
  3. FC Copenhagen are averaging 3.0 goals per game in away matches this season.
  4. The last 10 head-to-head meetings have averaged 2.8 goals, with 80 percent exceeding 2.5 goals.
  5. Brondby will be without suspended defender L. Binks for this fixture.
Availability

Team news

Brondby

  • M. KohlertInactive
  • J. VanlerbergheInactive

FC Copenhagen

  • M. MattssonKnee Injury
  • R. HuescasInactive

Team news last updated Oct 18 (6 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.

Numbers

Statistical comparison

Brondby at homeFC Copenhagen away
6
Played
3
4-0-2
W-D-L
1-2-0
2
Scored /game
2
1.5
Conceded /game
1
17%
Clean sheets
—
33%
Failed to score
—
80%
BTTS (last 5)
40%
60%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
40%

Combined scoring rate: 4 goals per game (Brondby at home plus FC Copenhagen away).

Players

Key players this season

Brondby

  • O. Hyseni4G

FC Copenhagen

  • M. Elyounoussi7G
  • B. Meling4G

League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.

Table

Table context

#TeamPGDPts
1FC CopenhagenPlay-offs11+1425
2FC MidtjyllandPlay-offs11+1025
3ViborgPlay-offs11+820
4FC NordsjaellandPlay-offs11+419
5BrondbyPlay-offs12+119
6AC HorsensPlay-offs11-113
7OdenseRelegation Playoffs11-513
8SilkeborgRelegation Playoffs11-411
History

Head-to-head

3
Brondby
1
Draws
6
FC Copenhagen

FC Copenhagen have won 6 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.6 goals a game, both teams scored in 60% of them.

  • 2026-09-20Brondby0-1FC Copenhagen
  • 2026-05-21Brondby1-3FC Copenhagen
  • 2025-11-23FC Copenhagen1-0Brondby
  • 2025-09-13Brondby2-1FC Copenhagen
  • 2025-05-04Brondby0-3FC Copenhagen
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Predictions

1 published market

FeaturedWON
Double Chance
FC Copenhagen or Draw
76%
Confidence

FC Copenhagen lead the division with seven wins from eight matches and have won each of their last five games in all competitions. In contrast, Brondby have lost three straight matches while conceding 10 goals during that period. Backing Copenhagen to win or draw covers the strong form of the league leaders while accounting for the volatile derby atmosphere.

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Published September 18, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.