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UEFA Nations League | Sun 04 Oct, 19:45

Wales v Denmark Stats

Data last updated: Sat 03 Oct 2026, 08:27 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Denmark return home in UEFA Nations League A after a narrow 3-2 loss to Norway, aiming to tighten their defensive structure while maintaining attacking threat. Wales arrive with a physical, compact defensive approach designed to disrupt Denmark's possession and high pressing style. The contrasting tactical setups suggest a match with intense midfield battles and frequent fouls. Both teams have shown tendencies to commit fouls and receive cards in recent fixtures, setting the stage for a contest where disciplinary action is likely to be significant. Individual player defensive aggression and tactical fouling add further intrigue to the expected card count.

BT4Y best bet

Over 3.5 Cards

  • Denmark averages about 1.67 yellow cards per match, Wales around 2 per away game.
  • Wales defender Rhys Norrington-Davies commits fouls frequently, increasing card risk.
  • Denmark’s pressing midfielders and full-backs engage in aggressive defensive actions leading to tactical fouls.
  • International fixtures with contrasting styles often produce elevated card counts, supporting a high cards total.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model identifies a 54.9% chance of four or more cards based on recent disciplinary trends and player foul rates. Wales and Denmark both display physical defensive styles, with players like Rhys Norrington-Davies and Victor Froholdt committing fouls at a high rate. The tactical battle, involving pressing and recovery tackles, naturally leads to frequent bookings. This statistical and tactical alignment supports the selection of a high card total, though the price context suggests a standard stake approach without strong .

Team foul ratesWales ~2 yellows, Denmark ~1.67 yellows per match
Strong positive
Player foul frequencyNorrington-Davies foul every 39.2 minutes
Strong positive
Tactical stylePhysical, compact defense and pressing midfield
Positive
Match contextContrasting styles increase physical friction
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

The high card total is supported by both teams' aggressive defensive styles and individual player foul tendencies. Wales’ compact defense and Denmark’s pressing game create conditions for tactical fouls and bookings. Recent form data confirms consistent card accumulation, making this selection a tactically and statistically sound choice for this fixture.

Main risk

However, provided Denmark maintain their usual shooting frequency from medium range, Darlow should comfortably reach the two-save requirement.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Cards market rationale

“This fixture’s tactical clash between Wales’ compact defense and Denmark’s pressing midfield naturally drives up foul counts, making a high card total a compelling angle supported by player disciplinary profiles.”

Key Data Signals

Over 3.5 Cards evidence

Denmark averages about 1.67 yellow cards per match, Wales around 2 per away game.

Wales defender Rhys Norrington-Davies commits fouls frequently, increasing card risk.

Denmark’s pressing midfielders and full-backs engage in aggressive defensive actions leading to tactical fouls.

International fixtures with contrasting styles often produce elevated card counts, supporting a high cards total.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 3.5 Cards notes

  • Over the last four head-to-head matches, the average goals total is 2.75, indicating moderate scoring but not an open, high-scoring affair.
  • The physical nature of these encounters and tactical setups suggest a game with sustained pressure and fouling, consistent with the trend towards multiple cards rather than high goal totals.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Wales0.67
Avg goals scored
Denmark2
Wales1.33
Avg goals conceded
Denmark2.33
Wales33%
BTTS rate
Denmark67%
Wales33%
Over 2.5 goals
Denmark67%
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetMGM guide price · Model 67% vs implied 62% · edge +5 pts
1.62
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 51%
2.1
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 71%
1.2
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 53%
1.7
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 35%
2.62
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BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 37%
2.2
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Wales and Denmark show contrasting goal trends, with Denmark averaging 2 goals per match and Wales 0.67. Both teams have lower BTTS rates on Wales’ side (33%) compared to Denmark (67%), indicating a more defensive approach from Wales. This suggests goals may come sporadically, but the focus on physicality and defensive disruption supports a lower-scoring, card-heavy game.

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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickOver 3.5 CardsBet365 guide price · Model 62% vs implied 55% · edge +7.3 pts
1.83
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 67%
1.62
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Wales to WinBet365 guide price · model 38%
3.8
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Wales Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 48%
2.42
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Over 8.5 CornersBetfred guide price · model 55%
1.67
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 53%
1.7
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Denmark to WinBetMGM guide price · model 46%
1.95
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The 61.9% for Over 3.5 Cards sits against roughly 54.6% implied by the current price (+7.3 pts). Wales have the higher yellow-card average at 2, while Denmark sit at 1.67. Denmark’s recent competitive outings reflect an average of roughly two yellow cards per match, whereas Wales consistently hover closer to three yellow cards in.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Wales

WLL
Last 51W 0D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 2L
01 Oct 2026H Norway2-1
27 Sep 2026A Denmark0-2
24 Sep 2026A Portugal0-1

Denmark

LWL
Last 51W 0D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 2L
01 Oct 2026H Portugal2-4
27 Sep 2026H Wales2-0
24 Sep 2026A Norway2-3
Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 66% vs implied 55% · edge +11.8 pts
1.83
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Wales to WinBet365 guide price · model 38%
3.8
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Wales Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 48%
2.42
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Away / DrawBetUK guide price · model 75%
1.22
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Denmark to WinBetMGM guide price · model 46%
1.95
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Denmark Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 56%
1.52
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 28%
3.6
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Recent form data shows Wales averaging 2 yellow cards per away match and Denmark 1.67 per match, consistent with a moderately high disciplinary rate. Both teams have accumulated cards regularly in competitive fixtures, reinforcing the likelihood of a card-laden game. This trend aligns with the tactical emphasis on physicality and disruption in this fixture.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

33%Wales Over 2.5
67%Denmark Over 2.5
2.75H2H avg goals
Over the last four head-to-head matches, the average goals total is 2.75, indicating moderate scoring but not an open, high-scoring affair. The physical nature of these encounters and tactical setups suggest a game with sustained pressure and fouling, consistent with the trend towards multiple cards rather than high goal totals.

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