Aalborg vs Silkeborg prediction 28.07.2024
AaB Aalborg
2 - 1
Elapsed: FT
Half time: 1 - 0
Full time: 2 - 1
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Silkeborg IF
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- Competition: Superliga
- Date: Sunday, 28th July, 2024
- Kickoff: 15:00 UK / 16:00 CEST
- Venue: Aalborg Portland Park (Aalborg)
On Sunday afternoon, Aalborg and Silkeborg will face off in the second round of the Danish Superliga at Aalborg Portland Park.
Aalborg experienced relegation in the 2022/23 season for the first time since 1986 but managed to return to the Superliga the following season after finishing second in the 1st Division. Although they were one of the top teams in Denmark several years ago, their main goal this year is to avoid relegation. Over the summer, Aalborg added several new players, mostly young and inexperienced ones, so it will be interesting to see if these changes will be enough to avoid playing in the Relegation Group by the end of the season. Based on their first game against Nordsjaelland, where they suffered a 3:0 defeat in the season opener, securing Championship Group could be a tough challenge for this young squad.
Silkeborg finished 6th in the Championship Group last year, but it was still a historic season for them as they won the Danish Cup, securing only the third major trophy in their 107-year history. Despite this success, their Europa League qualifiers got off to a rocky start with a 3:1 loss against Molde. On the positive side, they won the season's opener in the Superliga 1:0 against Sonderjyske and will look for a second win in the domestic league.
Aalborg vs Silkeborg pick: Over 2.5 goals
In the pre-season and Superliga combined, Aalborg were over 2.5 goals in three of four matches. Even when they were under 2.5 goals, against Hobro, we saw two goals (1:1). Additionally, last year, Aalborg were by far the best team in the 1st Division Promotion group for an over 2.5 goals bet as 75% of their games finished with three or more goals.
Silkeborg have been really good offensively in the pre-season and the official season as well, scoring at least one goal in six of seven games. So, we definitely expect at least one or two against Aalborg, which showed they aren't great defensively in their first game against Nordsjaelland. However, we do not trust them to keep a clean sheet, considering they did it just once in seven matches.
Historically, when these two teams face off, the games tend to be high-scoring. Seven of their last nine head-to-head encounters have ended with three or more goals, and in eight of those nine matches, both teams scored. Considering all the above, we expect a high-scoring game, most likely with both teams scoring.
AaB Aalborg vs Silkeborg IF Head to Head (H2H) stats
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AaB Aalborg
0 : 1
Silkeborg IF
Superliga
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AaB Aalborg
4 : 1
Silkeborg IF
Landspokal Cup
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Silkeborg IF
1 : 1
AaB Aalborg
Landspokal Cup
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Silkeborg IF
2 : 2
AaB Aalborg
Superliga
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AaB Aalborg
1 : 2
Silkeborg IF
Superliga
Aalborg team news
Seven players arrived at the club over the summer transfer window, with striker John Iredale and goalkeeper Vincent Muller probably being the best among them. Both Muller and Iredale got the opportunity to start in their first game vs Nordsjaelland.
The club focused on signing young players over the summer. The oldest player among the ones who arrived is striker Iredale (24). Interestingly, Aalborg have the second-youngest squad in the Superliga, with an average age of only 22.7. Only Nordsjaelland have a younger squad (22.5).
Last matches of AaB Aalborg
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Nordsjaelland
3 : 0
AaB Aalborg
Superliga
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AaB Aalborg
1 : 4
Viborg
Club Friendlies 3
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Hobro
1 : 1
AaB Aalborg
Club Friendlies 3
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AaB Aalborg
4 : 1
Vendsyssel
First Division
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Kolding IF
2 : 3
AaB Aalborg
First Division
AaB Aalborg lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Vincent Muller
Defenders
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20
Kasper Poul Molgaard Jorgensen
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4
Lars Kramer
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3
Sebastian Otoa
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24
Noel Arnorsson
Midfielders
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16
Kasper Davidsen
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14
Malthe Hojholt
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8
Melker Widell
Forwards
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11
Mathias Jorgensen
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19
John Iredale
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10
Oliver Ross
Silkeborg team news
After a 3:1 loss against Molde, the team's captain and goalkeeper, Nicolai Larsen, spoke to the media. He said they were good against Sonderjyske in the opening match but weren't good enough against Molde and that they must raise their performance against Aalborg. "We will come out to take the three points in Aalborg on Sunday," Larsen added.
The team should have no new injuries, but Alexander Busch, Callum McCowatt, Younes Bakiz, and Fredrik Carlsen, who missed the previous games, should remain sidelined.
Last matches of Silkeborg IF
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Molde
3 : 1
Silkeborg IF
Europa League
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Silkeborg IF
1 : 0
SonderjyskE
Superliga
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Silkeborg IF
1 : 4
Vendsyssel
Club Friendlies 3
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PEC Zwolle
1 : 3
Silkeborg IF
Club Friendlies 3
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Utrecht
2 : 2
Silkeborg IF
Club Friendlies 3
Silkeborg IF lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Nicolai Larsen
Defenders
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5
Oliver Sonne
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25
Pontus Rodin
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4
Pedro Ganchas
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2
Andreas Poulsen
Midfielders
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6
Pelle Mattsson
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14
Mark Brink
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20
Mads Larsen
Forwards
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23
Tonni Adamsen
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9
Alexander Lind
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7
Ramazan Orazov
4 Reasons why we should see three or more goals
- Aalborg were over 2.5 goals in three of four games (friendlies included)
- Aalborg were over 2.5 goals in 75% of their games last season in the Promotion Group
- Silkeborg were over 2.5 goals in five of seven games (friendlies included)
- Seven of the previous nine h2h games finished with three or more goals
Main prediction AaB Aalborg - Silkeborg IF
Over 2.5 goals
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