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Wales

vs

Denmark

KickoffSunday 4 October 2026, 7:45pm

VenueCardiff City Stadium

CompetitionUEFA Nations League

TV ChannelS4C

Wales have spent most of this Nations League campaign looking like a side that was running out of road in League A. Three points from three games, a defeat to Portugal, a defeat to Denmark, sitting at the bottom of Group 4 and staring at the very real possibility of relegation back down to League B. Then Thursday night happened. A 2-1 comeback win over Norway, coming from behind to take all three points, and suddenly Craig Bellamy’s squad has something to build on. Back to back wins in the Nations League would be a completely different story.

Denmark arrive at this fixture with their own problems. Brian Riemer’s side were hammered 4-2 at home by Portugal on Thursday, which is not the kind of result that breeds confidence ahead of a trip to Wales. Three points from three games for the Danes too, so this group is remarkably tight at the top and bottom. Wales and Denmark know exactly what a win here means for the rest of the campaign.

Wales vs Denmark Match Details

This Nations League Group 4 fixture takes place at Cardiff City Stadium, with Wales hosting Denmark in what is a genuinely critical match for both sides in League A. With Portugal and Norway already having played their games in this round, the table is set and the stakes could not be clearer for either nation heading into Sunday night.

Team News

Wales are carrying a significant injury list into this camp, which makes Thursday’s win over Norway even more of an achievement. Bellamy has had to shuffle his options considerably, but the performance level was high enough that he is unlikely to tinker with what is working.

• Harry Wilson out injured
• Nathan Broadhead out injured
• Karl Darlow out injured
• Joe Rodon out injured
• Dylan Lawlor out injured
• Rubin Colwill out injured
• Isaak Davies out injured

Denmark are in a slightly healthier position in terms of personnel, with no new injuries or suspensions emerging from the Portugal defeat. Patrick Dorgu was already ruled out before this camp and remains unavailable, but beyond that Riemer has a full squad to pick from. Rasmus Hojlund has been in fine form during this international window, scoring twice across three matches, and he will lead the line again.

Predicted Lineups

Bellamy showed real trust in his starting XI against Norway and there is every reason to think he sticks with the same group. Daniel James on the left gives Wales pace and directness, and Lewis Koumas through the middle adds a creative spark that has been crucial this campaign. Ethan Ampadu sits at the base of midfield as the organiser, with the back four expected to stay unchanged.

Wales: Ward; Williams, Cabango, Davies, Dasilva; Ampadu, J James; D James, Cullen, Thomas; Koumas

For Denmark, Hjulmand is the engine in the middle of the park and will again be central to everything Riemer asks his side to do. Hojlund leads the attack, and the wide options of Daghim and Daramy offer genuine speed on the counter. This is a settled, experienced looking Denmark XI even without Dorgu.

Denmark: Hermansen; Kristensen, Andersen, Provstgaard, Maehle; Hjulmand, Hojbjerg; Daghim, Damsgaard, Daramy; Hojlund

Recent Form

Wales came into this international break in rough shape, and the opening results in this Nations League group did nothing to ease the anxiety. A 1-0 loss to Portugal on matchday one was followed by a 2-0 defeat to Denmark. Bellamy’s side looked like a team low on confidence and short on options given the injury list. The Norway win changes that picture significantly. Coming from behind to win 2-1 is not a lucky result, that is a performance built on character and tactical organisation, and it gave Wales a platform to carry into this fixture.

Denmark’s form tells a different story depending on when you look. The 2-0 win over Wales earlier in this group was a composed, controlled performance. But the 4-2 home defeat to Portugal on Thursday is the kind of scoreline that raises questions about defensive organisation and concentration. Riemer’s side are good enough to beat anyone in this group, but they have shown they can also be taken apart by a side willing to press and move the ball quickly.

Both teams come into this off Thursday night matches, so fatigue and recovery are relevant. Wales will carry more confidence into the game, Denmark will carry more anxiety despite nominally being the stronger side on paper. That tension in the fixture is worth keeping in mind.

Head-to-Head Record

The head to head record is sobering reading for Welsh fans. Across 12 meetings, Wales have won just four times against Denmark, losing eight. The current losing run stretches back four matches, and the last time Wales beat Denmark was a friendly in November 2008, a 1-0 win that feels like a very long time ago. Denmark are carrying nearly two decades of dominance in this fixture into Sunday night.

What is worth noting, though, is that Wales beat Denmark 1-0 in the Nations League back in 2020, which shows this is not an impossible task. The 2-0 defeat earlier in this campaign also came in Denmark, so playing at home in Cardiff gives Bellamy’s side conditions that could suit a compact defensive shape and a threat on the break through Daniel James.

Key Stats

• Wales have lost their last four meetings with Denmark, with the last win coming way back in November 2008
• Denmark conceded four goals at home to Portugal on Thursday, suggesting defensive vulnerability that Wales can exploit
• Hojlund has scored twice in three matches this international window, making him the most dangerous forward on the pitch

Wales vs Denmark Betting Tips

This is a fascinating fixture to price up. Wales have momentum, home advantage and a genuine belief after the Norway result. Denmark are the higher quality side on balance but they looked shaky defensively against Portugal and could be caught out again. A draw feels like the most logical outcome, but there are markets around this game that offer real value regardless of the result.

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) Prediction

Yes. Wales showed against Norway that they can find the net even when under pressure, and Denmark’s defensive performance against Portugal suggests they are not as solid at the back as their reputation suggests. With Hojlund in form up front for Denmark and Koumas looking sharp for Wales, goals at both ends feels like a reasonable expectation here.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 corners looks appealing. Denmark like to dominate the ball and probe from wide areas, while Wales under Bellamy tend to defend deep in spells and absorb pressure before breaking. That pattern naturally produces corner situations at the Welsh end, and when Wales do push forward through James and Thomas they can force Denmark into clearing their lines too. A high corner count fits the dynamic of this match.

Cards Prediction

Over 2.5 cards is a reasonable shout for a Nations League game that matters this much to both sides. Wales will need to be physical and disciplined at the back to contain Hojlund and the Danish wide players, and there will be moments in the second half where the game gets stretched and frustrated. Three or more bookings across the ninety minutes would not surprise anyone who watches this kind of fixture regularly.

First Goalscorer Prediction

Rasmus Hojlund is the standout pick here. Two goals in three games this international break, leading the line for a Denmark side that will look to impose themselves early, and facing a Wales backline that is already missing several of its first choice options through injury. The ex-Manchester United striker is at the peak of his powers on the international stage right now and Cardiff represents another chance to add to his tally.

Correct Score Prediction

A 1-1 draw feels like the most likely outcome. Wales have enough at home to get on the scoresheet, Denmark are dangerous enough to reply, and neither side looks nailed on to dominate over ninety minutes given their respective Thursday night performances. A point each keeps the group alive for all four nations and it would be a fair reflection of where these two sides are right now.

Bet Builder Tip

Hojlund scoring, both teams getting on the board and a physical game producing three or more cards all fit neatly into the same narrative for this match.

Final Match Prediction

Wales will give everything here. Bellamy has clearly got a reaction from his squad after the difficult start to the group, and the Cardiff crowd will be right behind them from the first whistle. But Denmark, even off the back of a heavy defeat to Portugal, have too much quality in key areas to be beaten twice in a week.

The likeliest outcome is a 1-1 draw. Both sides get something, the group stays wide open, and the November fixtures against Portugal and Norway become decisive for everyone involved. Wales fans will take a point against a side that has not lost to them in nearly twenty years. Denmark will want more, but might have to settle.

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