Struggling Nykøbing will be hoping to pull off an upset when they welcome high-flying Vejle in the upcoming league round. It’s 9th vs 1st and the home crowd will have moderate expectations.
Nykøbing have less rest than Vejle in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a First Division game only four days ago. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Vendsyssel.
Nykøbing form and stats
With 2 First Division wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats from their home games, Nykøbing, who have the most conceded goals (36) in First Division, are certainly not brimming with confidence. The Nykøbing manager B. Rasmussen might feel some added pressure to get something from this game after two straight home defeats.
The home team returns to Nykøbing Falster Idrætspark after sharing the points with Vendsyssel (placed 5th) on their last time out; the First Division game ended 0-0. Ahead of that match, Nykøbing lost 1-2 at home to Viborg.
The Nykøbing fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 11 in 8 matches. Nykøbing are struggling defensively, conceding on average more than two goals per home game (18 from 8 played).
Vejle form and stats
As the visiting team in First Division matches, Vejle, who have the fewest conceded goals (12) in First Division, have produced an overall stat of 2-4-0 so far. In general it has been a productive period now for Vejle as they haven't lost any of their last eleven games. Two points from the last two away games for Vejle, which the math geniuses among you will translate to two draws.
Vejle are travelling after their nice 4-0 home win in the First Division against Fremad Amager (placed 10th). Ahead of that match was the away draw versus Skive that ended 0-0.
As mentioned above, Vejle was the only team on the pitch versus Fremad Amager in their previous game, winning 4-0. This could be a tougher task.
Vejle has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 9 goals from 6 games. Vejle are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 5 times in 6 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Vejle - Nykøbing 2-4 entered in the official records. Numbers for the last eight meetings between these two teams are: 2 wins for Nykøbing, 2 draws and 4 wins for Vejle. Over 2,5 goals: 6 times; under 2,5 goals: 2 games.Top Goalscorers
  Kjartan Finnbogason 11 goals |  D. Montiel 6 goals |   M. Warming 4 goals |
Nykøbing missing players
Vejle missing players
| Nykøbing | Vejle | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 8 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 6 | 15 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 7 | 4 | 2 | Lost | L | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 25 | 11 | 4 | Scored | S | 5 | 9 | 30 |
| 36 | 18 | 9 | Conceded | C | 4 | 5 | 12 |
| 94% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 67% | 87% |
| 88% | 88% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 67% | 73% |
| 88% | 88% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 50% | 60% |
| 69% | 62% | 67% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 33% | 33% |
| 31% | 25% | 67% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 17% | 20% |
| 69% | 62% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 50% | 40% |
| 6% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 50% | 53% |
| 31% | 38% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 33% | 20% |
| 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.3 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 5 | 4.7 | 5.3 |
| 4.8 | 3 | 3.3 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 2.5 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.3 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 0.5 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Nykøbing have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Nykøbing haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Vejle have not yet lost a game away.
- Vejle have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Vejle | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 31 |
| 2 | Viborg | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | Fredericia | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 34 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 29 |
| 4 | Kolding IF | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 29 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 26 |
| 5 | Vendsyssel | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | -2 | 22 |
| 6 | HB Køge | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -3 | 18 |
| 7 | Skive | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 25 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 12 | -4 | 18 |
| 8 | Hvidovre | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 23 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | -2 | 17 |
| 9 | Nykøbing | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 36 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 18 | -11 | 17 |
| 10 | Fremad Amager | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 15 | -11 | 17 |
| 11 | Næstved | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 16 | -10 | 16 |
| 12 | Roskilde | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 23 | 27 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 18 | -4 | 13 |