Alex MacQuoid
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Denmark host Wales in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday 27 September 2026, and these predicted lineups lean almost entirely on what each coach did in their most recent outing. The contrast is one of degree rather than kind: Brian Riemer’s side shows total continuity from their last match, while Craig Bellamy’s Wales are nearly as settled but for a single swap in midfield. With so little recent data to draw on for either side, both projections should be read as an informed expected XI rather than anything close to confirmed.
Predicted Denmark Line-up
Denmark are projected in a 4-2-3-1, which lines up as Brian Riemer’s preferred formation. This is a settled side – 11 of the projected XI started their last match – because the projection is built from just one recent lineup and every outfield name and the goalkeeper carried over unchanged. Filip Jørgensen retains the gloves and Rasmus Hojlund leads the line, both simply repeating the exact role they held last time out rather than winning it through any run of form the data can show. There is no rotation signal to point to here; the whole XI moves as one block.
Denmark predicted XI: Filip Jørgensen; Joachim Andersen, Oliver Provstgaard, Joakim Maehle, Rasmus Kristensen; Victor Froholdt, Mikkel Damsgaard, Patrick Dorgu, Morten Hjulmand, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg; Rasmus Hojlund
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 22 | Filip Jørgensen | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 2 | Joachim Andersen | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 3 | Oliver Provstgaard | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 5 | Joakim Maehle | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 13 | Rasmus Kristensen | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 7 | Victor Froholdt | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 14 | Mikkel Damsgaard | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 17 | Patrick Dorgu | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 21 | Morten Hjulmand | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 23 | Pierre-Emile Højbjerg | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| F | 9 | Rasmus Hojlund | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Wales Predicted Lineup
Wales also project in a 4-2-3-1, matching Craig Bellamy’s preferred setup. It is a settled side – 10 of the projected XI started their last match – with almost the entire group repeating from that fixture. The one departure from that pattern is Liam Cullen, included here despite not starting the last match and carrying no starts in the sample used, which marks him as the single uncertain slot in an otherwise near-identical predicted line-up. Everyone else, including frontman Lewis Koumas, simply repeats their previous role.
Wales predicted XI: Danny Ward; Neco Williams, Ben Davies, Ben Cabango, Jay Dasilva; Ethan Ampadu, David Brooks, Brennan Johnson, Josh Sheehan, Liam Cullen; Lewis Koumas
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 12 | Danny Ward | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 3 | Neco Williams | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 4 | Ben Davies | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 6 | Ben Cabango | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 15 | Jay Dasilva | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 5 | Ethan Ampadu | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 7 | David Brooks | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 11 | Brennan Johnson | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 22 | Josh Sheehan | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 10 | Liam Cullen | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| F | 9 | Lewis Koumas | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Injuries and Suspensions
For Denmark’s team news, no absentees are recorded in the data, so Brian Riemer has his full squad to choose from across every line. With nobody ruled out, bench options such as Gustav Isaksen would only come into calculations through a tactical change rather than a forced one, since none of the named substitutes have logged a start in the sample used here.
Wales’s team news also shows no absentees are recorded in the data, leaving Craig Bellamy’s selection open rather than dictated by unavailability. Of the bench names listed, Jordan James stands out as the likeliest to work into the XI given he already has a start logged, ahead of substitutes who have none.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Rodon (Leeds United) | DF | injured | Hamstring Injury |
How We Predict These XIs
Each predicted lineup here is built from that team’s most recent matches – in this case just one apiece for both Denmark and Wales – with more recent games weighted more heavily than older ones when more matches are available. Any player confirmed injured or suspended is removed before the XI is assembled. Because only a single match feeds each of these projections, they are tentative by nature and will be updated, and may well change, once the official team news is confirmed closer to kickoff.
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FAQ
Who is predicted to start in goal for Denmark vs Wales?
Filip Jørgensen is projected in goal for Denmark, with Danny Ward expected to start for Wales, based on each keeper’s most recent appearance.
What formation are Denmark and Wales expected to use?
Both sides are projected in a 4-2-3-1, matching the preferred formation of Brian Riemer for Denmark and Craig Bellamy for Wales.
Are there any injuries or suspensions for Denmark vs Wales?
No absentees are recorded in the data for either Denmark or Wales ahead of this fixture.
When does Denmark vs Wales kick off?
The UEFA Nations League match kicks off on Sunday 27 September 2026.