Lyngby vs Midtjylland Prediction 16 August 2026
💪 In the fourth round of the Danish Superliga, modest Lyngby host one of the main title contenders of the season - Midtjylland. The home side have had a dismal start to the championship and currently sit at the very bottom of the table with just one point. The visitors, by contrast, are unbeaten so far, having won both of their matches and comfortably chasing the leaders. The difference in quality between the squads and their current form makes the side from Herning the clear favourite for this match.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended 1-0. Here is the comparative statistics from that match (home side - Midtjylland):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 13 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 0.
📊 Analytical overview of previous official matches between Lyngby and Midtjylland:
- 33 matches played;
- home wins - 9, away wins - 15, draws - 9;
- goals scored (home/away) - 41 vs 53;
- average total goals per match - 2.85.
Head-to-head statistics Lyngby - Midtjylland

Lyngby Team Overview
The last official match was played in the Superliga (home side - Randers, away side - Lyngby). The match ended 2:0.
Match statistics (Lyngby vs Randers):
- possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corners: 9 vs 3;
- fouls: 16 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Lyngby are having a difficult start to the season and currently sit 11th in the table. After three rounds played, the team have picked up just one point, with one draw and two defeats. The main problem for the blue-and-whites remains a disastrous defensive record, as evidenced by seven goals conceded. The team's attack occasionally produces decent spells, but the goals scored are catastrophically insufficient to get the results they need. In the home match against a top side, the hosts will have to rely entirely on discipline and rare counter-attacks.
Match Results: Lyngby

Midtjylland Team Overview
The current away side's last official match was in the Conference League qualifying round (home side - Midtjylland, away side - Bohemians Dublin). The match ended 3:2.
The match stats were as follows (Midtjylland vs Bohemians Dublin):
- possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corners: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 22 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
Midtjylland have made a powerful start in the domestic league, winning both of their matches played. The team have collected the maximum six points from six and scored five goals, showing excellent attacking potential. Despite conceding three goals, the squad comfortably covers their individual mistakes thanks to the high quality of their forwards. The visitors are in ideal physical condition and are determined to extend their winning run in the Superliga. We expect Midtjylland to take the initiative from the first minutes and dictate the terms away against a vulnerable bottom-side.
Match Results: Midtjylland
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: Lyngby (Home) vs Midtjylland (Away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- Number of wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of losses: 1 (100%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 1 (100%);
- Average total goals scored: 1 vs 4;
- Average total goals conceded: 1 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 1;
- Number of draws: 4 vs 5;
- Average first half total: 1.4 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.5 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.5).
- Midtjylland have drawn in the 1st half in last 6 away games (Superligaen).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.24, the guests - 1.61;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.85;
- both teams scored: overall - 19; at the home team's field - 10.
Statistics: Lyngby vs Midtjylland
- average total in the tournament: 3.67 vs 4;
- average total goals scored: 1.33 vs 2.5;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.67 vs 2;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.67 vs 0.5;
- Lyngby: average total at home in the tournament - 2;
- Midtjylland: average total away in the tournament - 3;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.9 (home - 2) vs 1.6 (away - 1.2).
- Midtjylland have scored under 2.5 goals in last 7 games against Lyngby (Superligaen).
- Midtjylland have scored under 2.5 goals in 9 of last 10 away games.
Prediction on corners
Lyngby: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6; at home field - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.2; at home field - 7.25.
Midtjylland: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.5, away - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.2; away - 4.2.
- Lyngby have taken under 4.5 corners in last 5 games against Midtjylland (Superligaen).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 33;
- both teams scored all-time - 19 times;
- on the home team’s field - 10 times.
Statistics: Lyngby vs Midtjylland
- number of matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 2;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 2;
- number of BTTS matches for Lyngby at home - 1 (100%);
- number of BTTS matches for Midtjylland away - 1 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Lyngby at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Midtjylland away - 1 (20%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (5/16, 31.3%);
- Lyngby at home most often finish matches: 2:2 (1/1, 100%);
- Midtjylland away most often play: 2:3 (1/1, 100%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:2 - 9.56% (odds 8)
1:1 - 8.7% (odds 8)
2:2 - 7.14% (odds 11)
⭐ Editor's Pick
The two sides are in completely different form, which is clearly reflected in their results at the start of the season. Lyngby are making too many costly errors at the back, conceding more than two goals per game on average. The visitors' powerful and athletic attacking line will have little trouble finding the key gaps in such a disorganised defence. Midtjylland are simply superior to the hosts in quality, squad depth and overall team organisation. We believe the motivated favourites will take all three points away from home without too much trouble and continue their confident push for the top. Our pick is a Midtjylland win and a scoreline of 1:2.