Denmark v Greece result
Denmark 3–1 Greece — Denmark won this World Cup - Qualification Europe match.
The result
Denmark beat Greece 3–1 in World Cup - Qualification Europe on Sunday 12 October.
Denmark are unbeaten in their last six matches.
The goals
Denmark led 3–0 at half-time. The goals — Denmark: Rasmus Højlund (21’), Joachim Andersen (40’, assisted by Mikkel Damsgaard) and Mikkel Damsgaard (41’, assisted by Victor Mow Froholdt); Greece: Christos Tzolis (63’, assisted by Fotis Ioannidis).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Denmark 1.42, Greece 1.44, from 12 shots to 15 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
M. Oliver showed four yellow cards — against 3.7 yellows a game across the last 35 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Denmark: K. Schmeichel (64’); Greece: Fotis Ioannidis (64’), Christos Zafeiris (73’) and Lazaros Rota (83’).
What it changes
Greece have lost their last three matches.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Mikkel Damsgaard (Denmark) 9.0, Joachim Andersen (Denmark) 7.7 and Christos Tzolis (Greece) 6.9 led the match.
Next up
Denmark next travel to Portugal on 14 November 2026.
Greece next travel to Netherlands on 13 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Denmark: Portugal v Denmark, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Greece: Netherlands v Greece, Friday 13 November — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Denmark 3–1 Greece · World Cup - Qualification Europe
- Referee: M. Oliver
- Head-to-head (last 1): Denmark 1 · draws 0 · Greece 0 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Denmark 4W 1D 0L · Greece 3W 0D 2L
Denmark 3–1 Greece (World Cup - Qualification Europe): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Match statistics & details
| Denmark | Greece | |
|---|---|---|
| 47% | Possession | 53% |
| 1.42 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.44 |
| 12 | Shots | 15 |
| 8 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 2 | Shots off target | 5 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 6 |
| 7 | Shots inside the box | 8 |
| 7 | Corners | 6 |
| 2 | Offsides | 3 |
| 12 | Fouls | 14 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 5 |
| 485 | Passes | 538 |
| 87% | Pass accuracy | 88% |
Denmark player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Schmeichel | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.9 |
| A. Christensen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Andersen | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8.6 |
| J. Vestergaard | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Mæhle | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7.6 |
| Morten Hjulmand | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Christian Nørgaard | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Victor Mow Froholdt | 89 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| G. Isaksen | 76 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| M. Damsgaard | 70 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.3 |
| R. Højlund | 70 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| C. Eriksen sub | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| M. Biereth sub | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| P. Dorgu sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. O'Riley sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Greece player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. Vlachodimos | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| L. Rota | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Y | 6.6 |
| K. Mavropanos | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| K. Koulierakis | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| K. Tsimikas | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Zafeiris | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.3 |
| C. Tzolis | 90 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.6 |
| F. Ioannidis | 65 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | Y | 7 |
| D. Kourbelis | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Konstantinos Karetsas | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| A. Bakasetas | 64 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| G. Masouras sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| G. Konstantelias sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| V. Pavlidis sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| M. Siopis sub | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Denmark v Greece — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-09-08 Greece 0–3 Denmark
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Denmark and Greece?
- In their last 1 meetings, Denmark won 1, Greece won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Denmark and Greece?
- Recent form — Denmark 4W 1D 0L; Greece 3W 0D 2L.
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