{"id":1472755,"date":"2026-07-23T12:33:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T11:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1472755"},"modified":"2026-07-23T12:33:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T11:33:37","slug":"viborg-vs-odense-predictions-24-07-26","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/viborg-vs-odense-predictions-24-07-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Viborg vs Odense: predictions, best bets and latest odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Viborg vs OB predictions headline the opening night of the 2026-27 Danish Superliga season. The hosts welcome Odense Boldklub to Energi Viborg Arena for a Matchday 1 clash on Friday evening. Kick-off is at 6pm (UK time), with both sides returning from a 68-day break since their last competitive fixtures.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Viborg finished fifth in the Superliga last season with 44 points from 32 matches. They reached the championship round for just their second time under the current format. OB ended their 2025-26 campaign in eighth on 27 points from 22 games. Neither side qualified for European competition, placing all their focus on this domestic season opener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Viborg vs OB predictions and betting tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
OUR PREDICTION<\/th>ODDS & BOOKMAKER<\/th>CONFIDENCE<\/th>WHY WE’RE BACKING IT<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Viborg to win<\/td>1\/1 with bet365 (50%)<\/a><\/td>\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>The hosts carry genuine home advantage into the new campaign. Viborg finished 11 places and 17 points above OB in last season’s final standings. New head coach Nickolai Lund takes charge of his first competitive match after replacing Jakob Poulsen during the summer. The 2-0 pre-season win over Notts County on 11th July showed the squad adapting to his methods.
OB’s away record last season told a damning story. They won just two of their 11 road matches in the Superliga. Their recent form read L D L L W heading into the break. Max Ejdum’s departure to Brondby removes a key creative outlet. Evens for the home side on opening night looks generous given the gulf in quality between these squads last term.<\/td><\/tr>
Over 3.5 match goals<\/td>13\/8 with bet365 (26%)<\/a><\/td>\u2605\u2605<\/td>The head-to-head record between these sides screams goals. Every one of the last six competitive meetings produced both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals. Four of those six saw four or more goals. OB won 3-1 in July 2025 before completing a league double with a 2-1 victory in October.
Both sides struggled defensively last season. Viborg conceded 51 goals in 32 matches. OB shipped goals at an even higher rate relative to their fewer games. Opening-day rust adds another layer of defensive vulnerability. Neither squad has competitive match sharpness after the summer break. The 13\/8 on over 3.5 goals offers solid value in a fixture that has consistently delivered entertainment.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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