Preview: Denmark vs North Macedonia Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

This is going to be the fourth-ever confrontation between these clubs.

Denmark are now going to have a face-off against North Macedonia for their semi-final fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European qualifiers Play-Offs. This is going to be an entertaining outing, taking place at the Parken Stadium.

The Red-Whites haven’t been able to perform well in their last two matches. Despite being at home for their upcoming game, they will not be fully confident here. The Denmark national football team do have capable players in the squad and are going to fight for their spot in the upcoming World Cup.

The North Macedonia national football team have underperformed in their last few games and are going to be under pressure for their next one. They were handed a 1-7 defeat at the hands of Wales in their previous outing. It was a poor effort by the Red Lynxes. They will be away from home for their upcoming contest and it is going to be a tough outing for them.

Kick-off:

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

Stadium: Parken Stadium

Date: Friday, March 27

Kick-off Time: 01:15 AM IST (Thursday, Mar 26; 07:45 PM GMT/ 02:45 PM ET/ 11:45 AM PT)

Referee: TBA

VAR: In use

Form:

Denmark: W-W-W-D-L

North Macedonia: W-D-D-D-L

Players to Watch

Rasmus Hojlund (Denmark)

The 23-year-old has been one of the most consistent players for the Denmark national football team in their last few games. He has scored five goals in the ongoing FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Rasmus Hojlund will be ready to lead his side in the attacking front and will also be eager to put in a top performance.

Bojan Miovski (North Macedonia)

Bojan Miovski will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against Denmark. He was the sole goal scorer for the North Macedonia national football team in their previous fixture, but it was not enough for them to avoid defeat.

Match Facts

Denmark are winless in their last two matches.

North Macedonia have failed to secure a win in their last four games.

Only one of the three meetings between these sides have ended in a draw.

Denmark vs North Macedonia: Betting Tips and Odds

Denmark to win @1/3 Ladbrokes

Rasmus Hojlund to score @11/10 Betway

Goals under 3.5 @12/25 10bet

Injury and Team News

Mikkel Damsgaard might not be in action for Denmark due to a lack of fitness.

North Macedonia are likely to miss out on the services of Ezgjan Alioski. He is not match fit.

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 3

Denmark won: 1

North Macedonia won: 1

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Denmark predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ronnow (GK); Bah, Anderson, Provstgaard, Hogsberg; Hjulmand, Hojburg; Isaksen, Eriksen, Nartey; Hojlund

North Macedonia predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Dimitrievski (GK); Serafimov, Zajkov, Velkovski, Stojchevski, Musliu; Alimi, Bardhi, Kostadinov; Miovski, Elmas

Match Prediction

The hosts will be gunning for a win and the Red Lynxes will be under pressure. Denmark are likely to come out on top and outplay North Macedonia in their upcoming FIFA World Cup European qualifiers clash.

Prediction: Denmark 2-0 North Macedonia

Telecast Details

India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV

UK: Prime Video UK

USA: Disney+, Fox Sports, Fubo TV, ViX

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