Vejle Boldklub vs Silkeborg IFPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

In the first round of the DBU Pokalen, the Danish Cup, Vejle arrive with a perfect record in their last five matches: five straight wins, from a 4-2 win over Esbjerg to a 2-0 win away at HB Koge, via a 5-4 win over Hillerod and a 3-0 win over Tarup-Paarup. Silkeborg, who play in a higher division, have a more mixed record: their most recent defeat came 0-1 against Nordsjaelland, after a 1-0 win over Odense and a 1-3 loss to Copenhagen. In the five meetings on record between the two sides, Silkeborg have never lost, with three 1-1 draws and two wins, both 2-1. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.