Prediction: Denmark vs Greece

Verdict: Home win

Best odds: 5/8

Bookmaker: BetUS

Group C leaders Denmark aim to reinforce their dominance as they welcome Greece to Copenhagen on Sunday night in their next World Cup 2026 qualifying fixture.

While the Danes sit atop the section, Greece find themselves in a precarious third place and will need a strong result if they hope to stay in the hunt.

Denmark

Denmark’s qualification campaign has begun in emphatic fashion. After a goalless draw with Scotland in their opener, Brian Riemer’s side turned in a clinical display in their rematch with Greece, winning 3-0 on foreign soil. Most recently, they demolished Belarus 6-0 in a neutral venue, with Rasmus Højlund registering a brace and Patrick Dorgu adding another — extending their goal difference to +9.

Under Riemer, Denmark have shown consistency and balance. They have strung together four consecutive clean sheets for the first time since October 2021. Their overall record of five wins in his first nine matches further underscores how quickly they have found rhythm.

Although Scotland remain in close pursuit, Denmark are firmly in control of Group C. A win against Greece would leave them in a strong position to secure automatic qualification, especially with the head-to-head fixture between the top two coming later in the group.

Team News

Denmark’s starting lineup is expected to be largely unchanged, but one enforced alteration looms. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg picked up a booking against Belarus, ruling him out through suspension. Options to replace him include Christian Nørgaard or the veteran Christian Eriksen.

In attack, Hojlund looks set to retain his place, warding off competition from Mika Biereth. Mikkel Damsgaard should start in the supporting role behind the striker.

Greece

Greece arrive in Copenhagen under pressure. After their initial 3-0 loss to Denmark in the group, they were held 0-0 by Scotland, a match they largely dominated before faltering late.

That draw dropped Greece to third place, now four points behind the top pair and with a steeper mountain to climb. To have any realistic shot at making the playoffs — let alone automatic qualification — they must come out fighting in Denmark.

Greece’s qualification dream has been distant for some time: they must win all three remaining matches and hope for favourable results elsewhere. The road is steep, and their margin for error is nonexistent.

Team News

Greece may consider tweaking their attack after Vangelis Pavlidis missed a glaring chance against Scotland. Alternatives include Fotis Ioannidis or Tasos Douvikas, and young Konstantinos Karetsas may also be in contention.

Defensively, Greece will be without left-back Giorgos Kyriakopoulos and captain Panagiotis Retsos.

Conclusion

Denmark combine clinical attacking instincts with structural solidity, and they enter this encounter fully in control of Group C. They can’t afford slip-ups if they want to avoid a late-season scramble with Scotland.

Greece, motivated and battle-hardened, may pose threats on the break, but their defensive vulnerabilities and lack of options make an upset highly unlikely. In a clash between a rising Danish side and a Greek team fighting uphill, the hosts appear best placed to claim another three points — perhaps by a narrow margin.

Verdict: Home win

Best odds: 5/8

Bookmaker: BetUS