Arena today In play129 16:13 WAT18+
Denmark Superliga Sun 18 Oct 2026 · Parken Stadium Full time

FC Copenhagen

WWLLW
1–1
Half-time 1–0

Aarhus

WDWWL
61%P(1)23%P(X)16%P(2)
λ home
2.18
λ away
1.07
Σλ total
3.25
P(over 2.5)
63%
P(BTTS)
63%
Modal score
2–1 9.9%

FC Copenhagen vs Aarhus prediction & xG model: Both teams to score

Graded on the 90-minute score: the pick landed ✓

Model sheet

How the numbers for FC Copenhagen v Aarhus are calculated

Every figure on this page comes from the steps below – nothing is adjusted by hand.

1

Expected goals (λ)

Ratings fitted to league results (24 and 23 matches). 1.00 = average attack or defence.

League avg goalsAttackOpp. defenceλ (ratings)
FC Copenhagen (home)1.681.260.911.92
Aarhus (away)1.421.030.660.97

λhome = μhome × Atthome × Defaway = 1.68 × 1.26 × 0.91 ≈ 1.92

Total-goals sourceEstimateWeight
Team ratings2.8964%
Statistical xG feed3.2536%
Blended total λ3.25100%

Split by team strength and the 1X2 balance → λhome = 2.18, λaway = 1.07

2

Poisson goal distributions

P(k goals) = e−λ · λk ÷ k!

FC Copenhagen λ = 2.18
011.3%
124.7%
226.9%
319.5%
410.6%
5+7.0%
Aarhus λ = 1.07
034.2%
136.7%
219.7%
37.0%
41.9%
5+0.5%
3

Score grid

Each cell = P(home goals) × P(away goals). Below the diagonal is a home win, the diagonal a draw, above it an away win.

FC \ Aar012345+
03.94.22.20.8··
18.49.14.91.7··
29.29.95.31.90.5·
36.77.23.81.4··
43.63.92.10.7··
5+2.42.61.4···
Σ home-win cells
62.5%
Σ draw cells
19.8%
Σ away-win cells
17.7%
Most probable score
2–1 · 9.9%
4

Blending with the market

Our ratings grid is combined with the statistical feed (60 / 40), then blended with the bookmaker's margin-free probabilities (58 / 42) so late team news is not missed.

OutcomeRatingsFeedMarket*Final
1 FC Copenhagen58.9%64.0%56.9%61.0%
X Draw22.9%22.0%23.6%22.7%
2 Aarhus18.2%14.0%19.4%16.3%

Bookmaker margin (overround) on 1X2: Σ(1 ÷ odds) = 1.084 → 8.4% removed before blending (*market column).

5

Every market: fair odds, implied probability and EV

Fair odds = 1 ÷ p · Implied = 1 ÷ odds (margin included) · EV = p × odds − 1 · positive EV only when p > implied

SelectionpFairBest oddsImpliedEVAdd
1X2
1 · FC Copenhagen61.0%1.641.6261.7%-1.1%
X · Draw22.7%4.413.9025.6%-11.5%
2 · Aarhus16.3%6.144.7521.1%-22.7%
Double chance
1X83.7%1.191.1884.7%-1.2%
X239.0%2.572.2544.4%-12.3%
1277.3%1.291.2282.0%-5.7%
Draw no bet
DNB FC Copenhagen78.9%1.27–––
DNB Aarhus21.1%4.75–––
Goal lines
Over 1.583.5%1.20–––
Under 1.516.5%6.07–––
Over 2.563.0%1.59–––
Under 2.537.0%2.71–––
Over 3.540.9%2.45–––
Under 3.559.1%1.69–––
Both teams to score
BTTS yes pick63.3%1.581.6261.7%+2.6%
BTTS no36.7%2.732.2045.5%-19.3%
Half-time
HT 146.2%2.16–––
HT X36.1%2.77–––
HT 217.7%5.65–––
6

The selection

Model pickBoth teams to score
Probability63.3%
Fair odds1.58
Best odds1.62
EV per unit+2.6%

EV = 0.633 × 1.62 − 1 = +0.026 · Kelly f* = (b·p − q) ÷ b = 0.041 → quarter-Kelly, capped at 2%: 1.0% of bankroll

A guide to sizing, not advice. Graded on the 90-minute score. 18+.

Recent form, in numbers

last 6 matches · 90-minute scores
MetricFC CopenhagenAarhus
SequenceWLLWWWLWWDWL
Matches66
W-D-L4-0-23-1-2
Points per match2.001.67
Goals for / match1.672.17
Goals against / match0.671.17
Over 2.550%67%
BTTS17%50%
Clean sheets67%17%
Failed to score17%33%

What the numbers say

by Ade Ola, Winning Arena analyst

1X2 probabilities

FC Copenhagen at 61%: ratings and home advantage combine into a clear edge. Standings: FC Copenhagen 1st on 32, Aarhus 8th on 15.

Form

Sequence for FC Copenhagen: W L L W W W, so four victories in six. Latest: 3–0 at home to SC Braga. Per match: 1.7 scored, 0.7 conceded. 4 shut-outs in that run.

Aarhus have three wins from their last six (L W W D W L). Latest: 0–1 away at Gent. Scoring rate: 2.2 per match – well above average.

Expected goals (xG)

xG FC Copenhagen 2.18 · Aarhus 1.07 · total 3.25. High total: over 2.5 63%, BTTS 63%.

Model selection (graded)

Pre-match selection: Both teams to score, probability 63%, odds 1.62 v fair 1.58. Most probable score: FC Copenhagen 2–1 Aarhus. Graded at 90 minutes. 18+ – bet within your means.

Head-to-head

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Superliga table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1FC Copenhagen141022+1732
2FC Midtjylland14950+1232
3Viborg14824+926
4FC Nordsjaelland14653+823
5Brondby14716+222
6Odense14455-317
7AC Horsens14446016
8Aarhus14365-215
9Silkeborg14365-615
10Lyngby14257-1011
11Randers FC14329-1311
12Sonderjyske14239-149

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Winning Arena prediction for FC Copenhagen vs Aarhus?

The Model pick is Both teams to score with a model probability of 63, priced around 1.62 by the bookmakers.

What are the FC Copenhagen v Aarhus probabilities?

FC Copenhagen win 61%, draw 23%, Aarhus win 16%.

What is the most probable score for FC Copenhagen vs Aarhus?

FC Copenhagen 2–1 Aarhus is the highest cell in the Poisson grid.

What is the xG for FC Copenhagen vs Aarhus?

FC Copenhagen 2.18, Aarhus 1.07 – over 2.5 at 63%, BTTS at 63%.

What time is FC Copenhagen vs Aarhus?

Sunday 18 October 2026, 17:00 WAT, at Parken Stadium – Superliga.