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referee
- Willy Delajod
Previous Denmark – Wales
Denmark i wales Both will be looking to bounce back from defeats when they meet in the UEFA Nations League A on Sunday night.
Denmark suffered a 3-2 defeat to Norway in their opening Group 4 match, while Wales were beaten 1-0 by Portugal in their first match after gaining promotion to the A League.
The red-whites have now won 12, drawn five and lost eight in their 25 Nations League games and are competing in League A for the fourth consecutive edition of the competition.
Denmark have the better record in previous meetings with Wales, winning seven of their 11 encounters compared to four defeats. There has never been a tie between the nations.
The last meeting was at Euro 2020, when Denmark cruised to a 4-0 victory to reach the quarter-finals.
Wales have now lost their last three matches against Denmark, with their last win coming in a friendly in November 2008.
Craig Bellamy’s side arrive in Copenhagen on the back of a 1-0 defeat by Portugal, with Joao Felix scoring the only goal of the game in the first half.
Wales have three more Nations League games in the current international window, with Norway visiting in October before Denmark make the trip to Wales three days later.
The UEFA Nations League table
Group 1
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position 1, 2, 3: Promotion to the UEFA Nations League (League C)
Group 2
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position 1, 2, 3: Promotion to the UEFA Nations League (League C)
Group 3
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position 1: Promotion – UEFA Nations League (League B)
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position 2: Promotion – UEFA Nations League (Relegation – League B/C)
Group 4
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position 1: Promotion – UEFA Nations League (League B)
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position 2: Promotion – UEFA Nations League (Relegation – League B/C)
Team news Denmark – Wales
Riemer could stick with the same Denmark XI that started against Norway, with Rasmus Hojlund expected to continue as a centre-forward after scoring in the defeat.
Manchester United’s Patrick Dorgu impressed in a more advanced role on the right against Norway and could keep his place, with Mikkel Damsgaard operating on the opposite flank.
Bellamy is also unlikely to make wholesale changes to his Wales squad after the encouraging aspects of their performance against Portugal.
Dan James could enter the fray for a starting role, potentially replacing Lewis Koumas in the final third.
Wales are without Harry Wilson, Nathan Broadhead, Karl Darlow, Joe Rodon, Dylan Lawlor, Rubin Colwill and Isaak Davies through injury.
Planned line-ups for Denmark – Wales
Denmark: Jorgensen; Kristensen, Andersen, Provstgaard, Maehle; Wheelman, Hojbjerg; Dorgu, Froholdt, Damsgaard; Hojlund.
wales: Ward; Williams, Cabango, Davies, Dasilva; Brooks, Ampadu, Sheehan, Johnson; J James, D James.
ℹ️ The official lineups are not yet available. They are usually announced 20-40 minutes before kick-off, depending on the competition.
Denmark v Wales recent form and statistics
- Denmark have won seven of their previous 11 meetings with Wales.
- Wales have lost their last three matches against Denmark.
- Denmark’s most recent win against Wales was a 4-0 win at Euro 2020.
- Wales last beat Denmark in a friendly in November 2008.
- Denmark have recorded 12 wins, five draws and eight defeats in 25 Nations League matches.
- Denmark are competing in the A League for the fourth consecutive Nations League campaign.
- Wales achieved promotion from League B to the 2024-25 Nations League.
Where to watch Denmark vs Wales: TV broadcasts and online
Denmark v Wales will be broadcast live in the UK on BBC One Wales, with coverage from 4.30pm BST ahead of the 5pm kick-off. The match will also be available to stream live on BBC iPlayer, while Welsh language coverage will be available on S4C and S4C Clic.
Prediction Denmark – Wales
Both teams suffered close defeats in their opening games, so another hotly contested game could be in Copenhagen.
Denmark’s home advantage could be significant, and Riemer’s side will be expected to overcome a competitive game.
