Silkeborg IF

vs

Viborg FF

Predictions & Betting Tips

Viborg can’t afford to lose the pace

Silkeborg IF are the league leaders with 49 points from 31 matches in the Superliga 2024-2025 while Viborg FF are in close pursuit of them in second with 44 points from 31 matches, so this is a crucial Silkeborg IF vs Viborg FF preview for both clubs in the final stages of the season. Viborg FF are the more pragmatic and structured team, preferring to be organized at the back and strike on rapid counter-attacks rather than playing a possession-based game. That’s the opposite approach to Silkeborg IF, who favor a possession-heavy, attacking style at home. In relation to the Silkeborg IF vs Viborg FF prediction, Anders Klynge has been the creative spark in midfield for Silkeborg IF, tallying 3 assists in their last 5 Superliga matches.

Silkeborg are the value

With odds of +150, Silkeborg IF look a better option than Viborg FF at +185 to win this Superliga clash or the draw at +280, although our Silkeborg IF vs Viborg FF prediction is for the home side to just edge this one because of their superior form and home advantage. Silkeborg IF have won 7, drawn 5 and lost just 3 of their 15 Superliga matches at JYSK Park, while Viborg FF have won only 2 of their 15 away games in the top division, drawing eight and losing five. Kent Nielsen has done a brilliant job since his appointment as head coach in June 2019 to keep Silkeborg IF at the top of the Superliga with their attacking brand of soccer and they will surely come out to set the pace in this one.

Expect goals at both ends

Viborg FF have improved defensively under the watchful eye of Jakob Poulsen since his November 2023 appointment, but they have failed to get the job done away from home recently, losing 1-0 to FC Copenhagen, beating AaB Aalborg 3-1 at Viborg Stadium and falling to a disappointing 0-1 defeat at Vejle Boldklub. Silkeborg IF have won two and drawn one of their 3 most recent Superliga home games while unbeaten and should be able to edge this clash against a cagey Viborg outfit. The Silkeborg IF vs Viborg FF betting tips suggest looking at over 2.5 goals for this clash because the hosts are averaging 1.67 goals per game at JYSK, while the visitors are also averaging 2.0 goals as the visiting team. Silkeborg IF’s talisman is Tonni Adamsen, who leads the team’s Superliga scoring charts with 5 goals in 9 games, 4 of which have come in the last 5 games. Yonis Njoh is Viborg’s top scorer in the same charts with 4 in 8 appearances, having scored two of their four most recent strikes.