Alex MacQuoid
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Wales host Denmark in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday 4 October 2026, and both predicted lineups point to sides that already know their best teams. Craig Bellamy and Brian Riemer have each kept faith with largely the same group across their last three matches, so these predicted line-ups lean heavily on continuity rather than guesswork. What follows is our projection of each expected XI, built from who has actually been selected recently, not an official team sheet.
Wales Predicted XI
Wales are projected in a 4-2-3-1, the shape Craig Bellamy prefers as head coach. This is a settled side – 10 of the projected XI started their last match – which gives the predicted lineup a fairly stable look heading into the weekend. Danny Ward has started all three matches used for this projection and looks the clear choice in goal, while further forward Brennan Johnson’s two starts in three come with a catch: he was left out of the most recent lineup, making him the one change-prone name in an otherwise consistent XI.
Wales predicted XI: Danny Ward; Neco Williams, Ben Davies, Ben Cabango, Jay Dasilva; Ethan Ampadu, Sorba Thomas, Daniel James, Jordan James, Brennan Johnson; Lewis Koumas
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 3 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 12 | Danny Ward | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 3 | Neco Williams | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 4 | Ben Davies | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 6 | Ben Cabango | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| D | 15 | Jay Dasilva | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 5 | Ethan Ampadu | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 19 | Sorba Thomas | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 20 | Daniel James | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 17 | Jordan James | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 11 | Brennan Johnson | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| F | 9 | Lewis Koumas | 2/3 | 2/3 |
Denmark Predicted XI
Denmark also line up in a 4-2-3-1 under Brian Riemer, and the expected XI is largely settled, with 9 of the projected XI starting their last match. Joachim Andersen has started all three of the matches used here and anchors a back line that has barely changed, while Adam Daghim’s single start in three stands out as the shakiest berth in an otherwise well-worn Denmark team news picture. The rest of the projected shape reads as close to first-choice as the data allows.
Denmark predicted XI: Filip Jørgensen; Joachim Andersen, Oliver Provstgaard, Joakim Maehle, Rasmus Kristensen; Mikkel Damsgaard, Morten Hjulmand, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Patrick Dorgu, Adam Daghim; Rasmus Hojlund
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 3 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 22 | Filip Jørgensen | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| D | 2 | Joachim Andersen | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 3 | Oliver Provstgaard | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 5 | Joakim Maehle | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 13 | Rasmus Kristensen | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 14 | Mikkel Damsgaard | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 21 | Morten Hjulmand | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 23 | Pierre-Emile Højbjerg | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 17 | Patrick Dorgu | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 11 | Adam Daghim | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| F | 9 | Rasmus Hojlund | 3/3 | 3/3 |
Team News: Who Is Out
On the Wales side, no absentees are recorded in the data, so Craig Bellamy appears to have his full group available to choose from for this one. Should selection change late, forward options such as Kieffer Moore or Liam Cullen sit on the bench as the most likely alternatives to Lewis Koumas up top.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Rodon | D | injured | Hamstring Injury |
For Denmark, Albert Grönbaek is out injured, the only confirmed absence named in this report. Among the bench options, Victor Froholdt, who has a start recorded in the sample used here, looks the most readily available cover in midfield if Riemer needs to freshen things up.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Grönbaek | M | injured | Torn muscle fiber |
How These Line-ups Were Picked
Each predicted lineup was built from that side’s last three matches, with more recent matches weighted more heavily than older ones so the most current patterns of selection carry the most influence. Any player confirmed injured or suspended was removed before the XI was assembled. This is a projection, not a confirmed team sheet, and it can and will change once the official line-ups are announced closer to kick-off.
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FAQ
Who is predicted to start in goal for Wales vs Denmark?
Danny Ward is projected to start in goal for Wales, having started all three of the matches used in this projection, while Filip Jørgensen is the predicted choice for Denmark despite having started two of the three.
What formation are Wales and Denmark expected to play?
Both sides are projected to line up in a 4-2-3-1, matching the preferred formations of Craig Bellamy and Brian Riemer respectively.
Who is unavailable for Wales vs Denmark?
No absentees are recorded in the data for Wales, while Denmark are without Albert Grönbaek, who is out injured.
When do Wales play Denmark?
The UEFA Nations League match kicks off on Sunday 4 October 2026.