Match review Greece vs Denmark, 1:45 a.m. September 9: The battle for the top of the table

VHO - Comments on the match between Greece and Denmark, 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the result of the match at Karaiskakis will have important implications for the race for the top spot in Group C.

Greece vs Denmark form

The last time Greece participated in the biggest football festival on the planet was the 2014 World Cup. After two consecutive tournaments of being left out of the competition, the team from the land of the gods is determined to return to the world's most prestigious arena.

With the 2026 World Cup expanding from 32 to 48 teams, the opportunities for Greece and many other mid-table teams in the old continent have also increased significantly. If they seize the opportunity, Ethniki can completely catch the train to North America next summer.

In the opening match of Group C, Greece showed their ambition and desire to assert themselves. Welcoming Belarus, Greece showed their superior strength when they scored 5 goals against the opposing goal, while only allowing the opponent to score 1 goal of honor.

Of course, crushing a team that is nearly 60 places lower on the FIFA rankings is not the biggest challenge for coach Ivan Jovanovic and his team. Because one of the two biggest "mountains" Greece has to overcome will come in this match, when they face Denmark.

If they overcome their direct competitors for the top spot, Greece will be closer to their big goal. The home team now has enough confidence to believe in their plan to reap all 3 points.

Before the big win over Belarus, Greece also had a very impressive series of 3 victories. Those were the convincing defeat of Scotland (3-0, UEFA Nations League) and two friendly matches against Slovakia (4-1), Bulgaria (4-0).

Statistics show that the home team is in very good form, both defensively and offensively. With the home field advantage in hand, Tzolis and his teammates are ready for a test against the "big guy" of the group.

Denmark disappointed with a 0-0 draw against Scotland in their opening match.

Despite being rated as the top team in Group C, Denmark disappointed in their opening match. With the support of more than 30,000 home fans at Parken, the team under the direction of coach Brian Riemer created an overwhelming match against Scotland.

However, facing the opponent's disciplined and crowded defense, Dolberg, Biereth, Damsgaard... were helpless. The 0-0 draw certainly did not satisfy Denmark, especially when their biggest rival Greece had won a resounding victory.

The trip to Karaiskakis will be a strong enough test and promises to be full of ups and downs for the stars from Northern Europe. If they overcome difficulties to collect all 3 points, the road ahead will be bright again for the away team. But not returning empty-handed is probably a success for Hojbjerg and his teammates.

In the last 15 encounters between the two sides, Greece has only won 3 and lost 8. However, the home team's most recent defeat to Denmark was nearly 20 years ago, in the 2006 World Cup qualifiers.

Greece vs Denmark team information

Greece: Full strength.

Denmark: Rasmus Hojlund could still only start from the bench.

Expected lineup Greece vs Denmark

Greek: Tzolakis; Vagiannidis, Mavropanos, Koulierakis, Tsimikas; Zafeiris, Kourbelis; Karetsas, Bakasetas, Tzolis; Pavlidis

Denmark: Schmeichel; Kristensen, Andersen, Christensen; Dreyer, Hjulmand, Hojbjerg, Maehle; Damsgaard; Dolberg, Biereth

Prediction: 1-1

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