Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the World Cup qualifying match.
The hosts launched their campaign in style by thrashing Belarus (5:1), while the visitors were held to a goalless draw by Scotland. For both sides this serves as an early examination for leadership in the group.
Greece
Greece have made a confident start to qualifying. They led 4:0 by half-time against Belarus and they closed it out 5:1. Greece have four wins in their last five matches, which indicates good form. The squad has not appeared at the FIFA World Cup since 2014, yet the current group shows promise. At home Greece are traditionally strong, especially in fixtures against second-tier sides. The head-to-head with Denmark has been difficult, with eight defeats in 15 meetings and only three wins. The most recent meeting dates back to 2009 (1:1).
Denmark
Denmark have looked to reboot the set-up after a group-stage elimination at the FIFA World Cup 2022 and an inconsistent UEFA European Championship 2024. In the opening round they drew 0:0 with Scotland in a tight contest. In 2025 Denmark posted wins over Northern Ireland and Lithuania, yet they also suffered a heavy UEFA Nations League defeat to Portugal (2:5). Away from home Denmark tend to be more cautious and they often try to control the tempo. Their last competitive win over Greece came in 2005, a 1:0 success in FIFA World Cup 2006 qualifying.
Greece vs Denmark Prediction
Greece’s recent form impresses, but the opposition operate at a higher level. Denmark can limit space and make it a battle even on their travels. Given that the head-to-head tends to be tight, a high-scoring game looks unlikely.
