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Danish Superliga: Viborg FF vs Odense Boldklub
Kickoff Time: 2026-07-25 01:00 (HKT)
This is the opening match of the new Danish Superliga season. Viborg FF have competed in the Danish Superliga since the 2021-22 campaign and finished fifth last term. Following the opening of the summer transfer window, only two first-team regulars have departed: right-back Jean Manuel Mbom, who made 26 appearances and registered four assists last season, and centre-back Stipe Radic, with 19 appearances and one goal. The club therefore faces a defensive rebuild. New signings are mostly young prospects, including 20-year-old right-back Mohamed Iyadh Riahi. Eighteen-year-old forward Adam Kleis-Kristoffersen has also been promoted from the youth team to the senior squad. Overall, Viborg FF’s defensive strength has declined ahead of the new season, though their attacking output remains at last season’s level. Based on last season’s displays, Viborg FF’s biggest flaw is the lack of a consistent goalscorer. Their top marksman Charly Nouck only managed six goals and three assists, ranking outside the top 20 in the Danish Superliga scoring charts. Should they fix their attacking shortcomings, Viborg FF can expect better results.
Odense Boldklub claimed the Danish 1st Division title in 2024-25 and finished eighth in their subsequent top-flight campaign. Constrained by limited financial resources, Odense Boldklub have lost several key players in the summer transfer window. Departures include striker Max Ejdum (26 appearances, one goal and five assists last season), centre-back Bjørn Paulsen (20 appearances), right-back Leeroy Owusu (32 starts, four goals and one assist), and centre-back Nicolas Bürgy (28 starts, two goals and one assist). The squad has suffered more severe player losses than Viborg. In the transfer market, they have recruited winger Topi Keskinen, who netted three goals and provided three assists in the Scottish Premiership last season, plus defender Peter Therkildsen from Poland’s Ekstraklasa. Fewer new arrivals have joined compared to outgoing players, leaving Odense Boldklub with a senior squad of 23 available players, including three goalkeepers. Fiete Arp was Odense Boldklub’s leading goalscorer last season, registering 10 goals and four assists to sit eighth in the Danish Superliga scoring rankings.
In terms of total squad market value, Odense Boldklub stand at €15.85 million against Viborg FF’s €24.03 million. Viborg FF’s squad value is roughly 1.5 times that of Odense Boldklub, representing a noticeable overall strength advantage. Judging by summer transfer activity, Odense Boldklub have endured major squad upheaval and must rebuild both attack and defence. In contrast, Viborg FF have retained their core attacking and midfield lineup from last season, avoiding lengthy adaptation periods, which will allow them to hit match rhythm faster in the early stages of the campaign. In this fixture, Viborg FF are tipped to secure their first win of the season with home advantage.
Viborg FF‘s Last 5 Games: LLDWL
26-05-18 AGF 6-2 Viborg FF
26-05-09 Viborg FF 0-1 Sønderjyske Fodbold
26-05-05 FC Midtjylland 3-3 Viborg FF
26-04-27 Viborg FF 1-0 FC Nordsjælland
26-04-23 Viborg FF 0-1 Brøndby IF
Odense Boldklub‘s Last 5 Games: LDLWL
26-05-17 Odense Boldklub 0-1 Vejle Boldklub
26-05-12 Randers FC 2-2 Odense Boldklub
26-05-03 Odense Boldklub 2-3 Silkeborg IF
26-04-26 Fredericia 0-2 Odense Boldklub
26-04-23 F.C. København 2-1 Odense Boldklub
Head-to-Head
25-10-19 Viborg FF 1-2 Odense Boldklub
25-07-27 Odense Boldklub 3-1 Viborg FF
24-05-25 Viborg FF 2-1 Odense Boldklub
24-04-13 Odense Boldklub 1-3 Viborg FF
24-02-17 Viborg FF 1-2 Odense Boldklub
Prediction: Home win for Viborg FF