UEFA World Cup Qualifiers: Denmark vs Greece - Betting Tips, Odds & Prediction

After wrapping up their midweek assignments, Denmark and Greece are set to face off for the second time in Group C qualifying—this time at Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium.

Greece could climb to the summit of the group before kick-off if they beat Scotland and Denmark slip up against Belarus in their mid-week fixtures. However, getting in bets ahead of these matches offers great value at the bookies, so it’s worth taking a look early.

Check out our predictions for the Denmark vs Greece match, including a $7.75 tip at one of the best betting sites.

Denmark

Touted by many football betting tips specialists as favourites in Group C, Denmark—the 1992 European champions—did little to justify the hype in their first qualifier. A lifeless draw against Scotland prompted many to question their credentials.

They more than made up for it in Greece, though, with a clinical 3-0 victory that restored their reputation and made them serious candidates for the top of the table.

Ranked 20th in FIFA’s world standings, Denmark sit first in Group C on goal difference (before their Belarus clash) and have established themselves as World Cup regulars. They’ve also featured in five of the last seven tournaments, including Russia and Qatar.

Team News: Christian Eriksen, who had been left out of the squad in September, has earned a recall for Denmark’s October qualifiers following strong performances for Wolfsburg.

Predicted Lineup: Schmeichel; Gaaei, Andersen, Christiansen, Maehle; Hojbjerg, Hjulmand, Eriksen; Isaksen, Hojlund, Damsgaard.

Greece

The Sky Blues and White had been flying before their home match against Denmark. They won four in a row and scored 17 goals, including a thumping 5-1 win over Belarus in their opener. But the Danes quickly reminded them why top spots don’t come easy.

Now, Greece will aim to right the wrongs on Monday, with much riding on their star striker Vangelis Pavlidis. 

The Benfica forward has been in sharp form in Portugal, netting five times in his opening eight league games. Greece will need him to continue that form if they are to claim a result.

Team News: Panagiotis Retsos is not available for selection as he nurses a groin injury.

Predicted Lineup: Tzolakis; Vagiannidis, Mavropanos, Koulierakis, Tsimikas; Zafeiris, Kourbelis; Karetsas, Bakasetas, Tzolis; Pavlidis.

• Greece have won just one of their last five matches against Denmark. 
• Both teams have scored in two of the last five Denmark vs Greece matches.
• Greece have kept only one clean sheet in their last five matches.

Greece’s fluid, attacking style of football hit a stumbling block when they played Denmark in September. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Morten Hjulmand, and Victor Froholdt took control of the midfield from the start and denied the hosts an opportunity to break through. 

Greece could not register a single shot on target in the first half, but Mikkel Damsgaard already handed the lead to the visitors by then. Things did not change much after the break as Andreas Christensen and Rasmus Hojlund added to the tally. 

Hojlund will be particularly interesting to watch in this game. The Denmark No 9 got a new lease on life after moving to Napoli on loan from Manchester United. He seems to be enjoying his football again, and has also been performing in the biggest stages. 

Ivan Jovanovic will have to find a better way to counter the home side’s 4-3-3. Pavlidis barely got any service in the reverse fixture as Denmark successfully managed to isolate him. It will be difficult for Greece to flip the script on Denmark in their backyard. 

This one should be another comfortable win for Denmark, but we’re tipping that Greece will be able to get a consolation goal this time.

Denmark 2-1 Greece @ $7.75

Greece should produce a better display than what they did last month, but we don’t think it will be enough to get an away victory against Denmark. We expect the hosts to score twice, but Greece should also get one. We’ll take Sportaza’s offer of $7.75 for a 2-1 victory.