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World Cup Qualifiers: Denmark vs Greece
Kickoff Time: 2025-10-13 02:45 (HKT)
This is a match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers. After three rounds, Denmark has accumulated seven points and currently leads the group on goal difference, holding the initiative for qualification. In their last qualifier, the team defeated Belarus 6-0 away, with Rasmus Hojlund and Anders Dreyer each scoring twice, while Jonas Wind came off the bench and provided a brilliant assist just one minute after entering the field. It is evident that every player is in top form. According to the statistics from the last match, Denmark recorded 77% possession, a pass completion rate of 91.5%, and a total of 24 shots, 11 of which were on target. During the game, Denmark employed a combination of wing play and central attacks, along with high pressing, effectively disrupting the opponent’s rhythm. Denmark has always been strong at securing points at home. In their last 15 home matches, they have achieved an impressive record of 10 wins, four draws, and only one loss, with the sole defeat coming against Spain, the reigning European champions.
In the last two World Cup qualifiers, Greece failed to advance. In the current qualifiers, Greece has only managed to secure three points, making their chances of qualification very slim. In their last qualifier, the team took an early lead but was overturned by Scotland, who scored three goals in response, dealing a heavy blow to the players’ morale. During that match, Greece dominated possession with 67% of the ball, but their forwards were completely out of form, managing only three shots on target out of 16 attempts. In contrast, Scotland converted all three of their shots on target into goals. Scotland scored twice from set-piece situations, highlighting Greece’s defensive disorganization and numerous issues in both attack and defense. Now, Greece must win to have any chance of competing for the second-place playoff spot, but attacking proactively is not their strength. In their first encounter with Denmark, for instance, Greece managed only four shots under Denmark’s pressing tactics, with their players largely occupied with defensive duties for most of the game.
There is a noticeable gap in quality between the two teams, and the current qualification situation directly impacts the mindset of the players. Considering Denmark’s average height of 1.85 meters, their proficiency in scoring from set-pieces, and Greece’s weaknesses in defending such situations, it is believed that Denmark will not miss the opportunity to secure all three points in this match.
Denmark‘s Last 5 Games: WWDWW
25-10-10 Belarus 0-6 Denmark
25-09-09 Greece 0-3 Denmark
25-09-06 Denmark 0-0 Scotland
25-06-11 Denmark 5-0 Lithuania
25-06-08 Denmark 2-1 Northern Ireland
Greece‘s Last 5 Games: LLWWW
25-10-10 Scotland 3-1 Greece
25-09-09 Greece 0-3 Denmark
25-09-06 Greece 5-1 Belarus
25-06-11 Greece 4-0 Bulgaria
25-06-08 Greece 4-1 Slovakia
Head-To-Head Record
25-09-09 Greece 0-3 Denmark
09-02-12 Greece 1-1 Denmark
05-10-09 Denmark 1-0 Greece
05-02-10 Greece 2-1 Denmark
Prediction: Denmark to win