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Denmark

vs

Wales

KickoffSunday 27 September 2026, 5:00pm

VenueParken

CompetitionUEFA Nations League

TV ChannelS4C

Denmark went into their Nations League opener against Norway and found themselves two goals down inside 18 minutes. They fought back brilliantly to level it at 2-2, and for a moment it looked like Brian Riemer had masterminded a stunning recovery. Then Erling Haaland, because of course it was Haaland, grabbed his second of the night to make it 3-2 and send Denmark home with nothing. Wales, meanwhile, lost 1-0 to Portugal, Joao Felix doing the damage in the first half. Two teams, two defeats, two points dropped on the opening weekend. This one already feels like a must not lose fixture for both sides.

What makes this interesting is that neither result was a capitulation. Wales showed plenty against Portugal and Denmark were in the game right until the end against Norway. The form lines heading in are tight, the stakes are real, and there is genuine quality on both sides. This is not a dead rubber. This is a Nations League fixture with early season bite to it.

Denmark vs Wales Match Details

This UEFA Nations League League A Group 4 fixture takes place at Denmark’s home ground, with Brian Riemer’s side enjoying the advantage of back to back home games in this international window before heading to Wales for the return fixture later in October. It is a critical early opportunity for Denmark to get their first points on the board after that painful loss to Norway.

Team News

Denmark look relatively settled and Riemer is not expected to make wholesale changes after the Norway defeat. The system and personnel did well for long spells and he will not want to pull it apart after one narrow loss. Wales arrive with a more threadbare squad, with a number of key players unavailable through injury.

• Harry Wilson is out for Wales through injury
• Nathan Broadhead is unavailable
• Karl Darlow is ruled out in goal
• Joe Rodon misses out through injury
• Dylan Lawlor is not available
• Rubin Colwill is absent
• Isaak Davies is injured
• Denmark have no significant injury concerns flagged ahead of this fixture

Predicted Lineups

Riemer is expected to name a near identical side to the one that pushed Norway all the way. Rasmus Hojlund leads the line after getting on the scoresheet last time out, with Patrick Dorgu continuing on the right after an impressive display and Mikkel Damsgaard operating on the left. Morten Hjulmand anchors the midfield alongside Pierre Emile Hojbjerg, with Victor Froholdt likely keeping his place in a creative role. It is a side with real Premier League quality threaded through it.

Craig Bellamy is likely to keep faith with most of his Portugal lineup but there could be one change in attack, with Dan James potentially coming in for Lewis Koumas. The back four and midfield are expected to stay intact, with Ethan Ampadu pulling the strings in the middle of the park.

• Denmark (expected): Jorgensen; Kristensen, Andersen, Provstgaard, Maehle; Hjulmand, Hojbjerg; Dorgu, Froholdt, Damsgaard; Hojlund
• Wales (expected): Ward; Williams, Cabango, Davies, Dasilva; Brooks, Ampadu, Sheehan, Johnson; J James, D James

Recent Form

Denmark’s defeat to Norway was gutting in the way only football can be. Going 2-0 down so early would have killed most sides, but the Red and Whites showed genuine character to haul it back to 2-2. The problem was they could not keep Haaland quiet and paid the price. Before that result, Denmark had been building steadily as a side under Riemer, and their Nations League record of 12 wins from 25 games across four consecutive League A campaigns tells you they belong at this level. This is a side that knows how to get results on home soil.

Wales are in a different kind of position. Promotion from League B in the 2024-25 campaign was a real achievement and Bellamy deserves credit for how he has shaped this group. The loss to Portugal was narrow and there were genuine bright moments in it. The trouble is that the squad injuries are mounting up and Bellamy is asking players to cover for absentees across multiple positions. The squad depth is nowhere near what Denmark can call on, and over a gruelling international window that matters.

Both sides carry a bit of momentum despite the defeats, and neither gaffer will be panicking. But Denmark’s home crowd, their quality in the final third, and the fact they have the more settled lineup gives them the edge coming into this one.

Head-to-Head Record

The head to head is pretty stark if you are a Wales fan. Denmark lead the overall record seven wins to four across 11 meetings, and there has never been a draw between these two nations. Not once. Every time they meet, someone wins and someone loses, and lately it has been Denmark doing the winning. Wales have lost the last three in a row, with their most recent victory coming in a friendly back in November 2008.

The most recent competitive meeting was at Euro 2020, where Denmark put four past Wales without reply to advance to the quarter finals. That scoreline flatters Denmark a little in terms of the run of play, but it still represents a heavy defeat and the kind of result that lingers in the memory. Wales will want to prove that era is behind them, but the history here is a significant nudge towards the home side.

Key Stats

• Denmark have won seven of 11 meetings with Wales, with no draws ever recorded between these two sides
• Wales have not beaten Denmark since a friendly in November 2008, losing the last three head to heads
• Denmark conceded twice inside 18 minutes against Norway, suggesting vulnerability at the back when pressed early

Denmark vs Wales Betting Tips

The smart money here is on a competitive but low scoring affair. Denmark have the quality and the home advantage to edge it, but Wales are not here to be rolled over. Bellamy’s side defended deep and made Portugal work for their goal, and they will set up similarly here. I am not expecting a thriller in terms of goals, but Denmark have too much class across the park to be held.

Cards Prediction

Nations League group stage games between two sides fighting for early points tend to get a little niggly, and Wales will likely need to foul their way out of danger at times given the gap in squad quality. I would expect four or five bookings across the 90 minutes. Back over 3.5 cards.

Correct Score Prediction

Denmark to win 2-0. The Red and Whites have the attacking firepower to find the net at home, and Wales without several key players will struggle to create enough of their own to nick a goal at the other end. A clean sheet for Denmark and two goals to settle the tie feels right here.

Over and Under Goals Prediction

Under 2.5 goals. Both sides just came through tight, low scoring games and neither is going to suddenly open up and trade chances freely. Wales will sit in and Denmark, despite their attacking talent, may find it hard to unlock a well organised back line early on. The goals will come but I do not see this one getting above three.

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) Prediction

No to BTTS. Wales are without a number of attacking options through injury and their priority here will be to stay compact and make Denmark work. Given that Bellamy’s side kept it tight against Portugal until a moment of individual quality beat them, I think Denmark keep a clean sheet and Wales struggle to test Jorgensen enough to get one of their own.

First Goalscorer Prediction

Rasmus Hojlund is the pick here. He scored against Norway, he is leading the line for Denmark at home, and he has the movement and finishing ability to punish Wales if they leave him any space in behind. With service coming from Dorgu and Damsgaard either side of him, Hojlund is well positioned to get on the end of something early and set the tone.

Bet Builder Tip

Denmark winning to nil with Hojlund opening the scoring ties together three angles that all point the same direction, making this a coherent and logical combination rather than three separate long shots bolted together.

Final Match Prediction

Denmark to win 2-0. The home side have too much quality for a Wales side missing several key players, and the head to head record only adds to the case. Brian Riemer’s men will be hurting after the Norway loss and there is nothing like a home fixture to get the response you need.

Wales will make it hard. Bellamy always sets his teams up well and they will not be turned over easily. But Denmark at home, with Hojlund leading the line, Dorgu causing problems down the right and Damsgaard picking pockets in between the lines, should have enough to see this out without too much drama.

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