Heart Of Midlothian vs FC Nordsjaelland
Nordsjaelland snatch draw at Hearts
A late strike from N. Røjkjær rescues FC Nordsjaelland in Edinburgh.
Heart Of Midlothian looked set to take all three points after O. McEntee's first-half goal, but FC Nordsjaelland fought back with an 86th-minute equaliser from N. Røjkjær. The 1-1 draw defied Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a narrow Hearts win, proving the visitors' resilience in the UEFA Europa Conference League.
Outcome probability
This group stage fixture between Heart Of Midlothian and FC Nordsjaelland promises a competitive encounter as both sides look to improve their standing in the competition. With recent form showing contrasting fortunes, the match could hinge on key attacking performances.
Match factors
Hearts' Wilson in strong scoring form
James Wilson scored in last home game and maintains 0.5 goals per game this season
Nordsjaelland's Røjkjær leading scoring charge
Nicklas Røjkjær has 3 goals in 6 games with strong recent form, key threat
Hearts' Braga to link well with Wilson
Cláudio Braga's assist to Wilson in last home game shows strong attacking connection
Nordsjaelland's strong away scoring record
Nordsjaelland scored in all last 5 games with 80% win rate, showing attacking consistency
No confirmed absences for either team
Both teams have full squads available, no injury disruptions expected
The context
Heart Of Midlothian have drawn both of their recent continental cup matches, scoring and conceding three goals in total. Meanwhile, FC Nordsjaelland boast a strong record with five wins in six matches, netting 17 goals and conceding only three. This sets up an intriguing contest between a resilient home side and a potent away team.
Key insights
J. Wilson
Heart Of Midlothian
James Wilson scored in the last home game and maintains a strong scoring rate this season, making him a key attacking threat.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/271 goal in 2 games, 108 mins avg
N. Røjkjær
FC Nordsjaelland
Nicklas Røjkjær leads Nordsjaelland’s scoring with 3 goals in 6 games, showing strong recent form and posing a significant threat.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/273 goals in 6 games, 56.8 mins avg
Cláudio Braga
Heart Of Midlothian
Cláudio Braga has a strong attacking connection with Wilson, providing key assists and creative influence.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/271 assist in 2 games, 179 mins avg
Analysis
The prediction leans towards a home win with a 2-1 scoreline, reflecting a slight edge for Heart Of Midlothian despite FC Nordsjaelland's impressive recent form. James Wilson has been in good scoring form for Hearts, netting in the last home game and maintaining a solid goal rate. Claudio Braga's creative link-up with Wilson adds to Hearts' attacking threat. On the other side, Nordsjaelland's Nicklas Røjkjær leads their scoring charge and will be a key player to watch. The match is expected to be closely contested, with both teams capable of finding the net.
Key facts
- 1.Heart Of Midlothian have drawn both recent continental cup matches, scoring and conceding 3 goals total.
- 2.FC Nordsjaelland have won 5 of 6 recent continental cup matches, scoring 17 goals and conceding only 3.
- 3.James Wilson scored in the last home game and averages 0.5 goals per game this season.
- 4.Nicklas Røjkjær is FC Nordsjaelland's top scorer with 3 goals in 6 games.
- 5.Cláudio Braga has provided 1 assist in 2 games, linking well with Wilson.
- 6.FC Nordsjaelland have a strong away scoring record, scoring in all last 5 games with an 80% win rate.
- 7.No confirmed absences for either team, both squads are available.
Prediction
We predict Heart Of Midlothian will clinch a narrow 2-1 victory over FC Nordsjaelland. Wilson's goal-scoring prowess combined with Braga's assists could prove decisive, while Nordsjaelland will push hard to break down the home defence. Expect a competitive game with moments of quality from both sides.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Heart Of Midlothian
Away — FC Nordsjaelland
The verdict
In summary, this group stage match should provide an entertaining battle with Heart Of Midlothian just shading it 2-1. Both teams have attacking weapons, but the home side's recent draws and Wilson's form give them the slight advantage. Fans can look forward to a tight contest with goals and tactical intrigue.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Cláudio Braga
Yellow Card
McEntee
Assist: McCart
Nelsson
Yellow Card
Wilson
Yellow Card
Ibrahim Adel
Yellow Card
Brink
Norheim
Milne
Yellow Card
Cláudio Braga
Lind
Wilson
Nelsson
Røjkjær
Assist: Lähteenmäki
McPake
Milne
McEntee
Lähteenmäki
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Panathinaikos | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| 15 |  Twente | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 16 |  FC Nordsjaelland | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 17 |  Riga | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 23 |  Pafos | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| 24 |  Heart Of Midlothian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| 25 |  Saburtalo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
Match Statistics
Heart Of Midlothian
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1B. ReusG
- 2C. BorchgrevinkD
- 5J. McCartD
- 6O. McEnteeM
- 7C. MillerM
- 10Cláudio BragaM
- 15J. McPakeM
- 18H. MilneD
- 21J. WilsonF
- 64M. Fagan-WalcottD
- 78L. MendyM
Substitutes
- 3S. KingsleyD
- 9J. WilliamsF
- 11P. KaboreF
- 17S. FindlayD
- 19S. GuendouzF
- 23J. AltenaD
- 28Z. ClarkG
- 29S. KerjotaF
- 30R. FultonG
- 39M. GilliesD
- 74R. MatoF
FC Nordsjaelland
3-4-3Starting XI
- 3T. SalquistD
- 4Noah MarkmannD
- 5J. LähteenmäkiM
- 6M. BrinkM
- 10P. AmoakoF
- 11A. LindF
- 13A. HansenG
- 14Ibrahim AdelF
- 18Justin JanssenM
- 23R. NorheimM
- 25V. NelssonD
Substitutes
- 2P. AnkersenD
- 8N. RøjkjærM
- 9O. SolbakkenF
- 15S. AcquahD
- 16J. BuskG
- 21M. HeydeM
- 22C. ErikssonG
- 28M. WalkerD
- 29V. BerthelsenM
- 37Lamine SadioM
- 40H. Boe RasmussenM
- 49W. FaberF
Heart Of Midlothian
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie McCart | D | 85 | 8.6 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Oisin McEntee | M | 85 | 8.5 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Christian Borchgrevink | D | 85 | 7.7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2/3 |
| Josh McPake | M | 85 | 7.7 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3/6 |
| Harry Milne(C) | D | 85 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Laurent Mendy | M | 85 | 7.5 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Malachi Fagan-Walcott | D | 85 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Calvin Miller | M | 85 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0/1 |
| Beau Reus | G | 85 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| James Wilson | F | 77 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Cláudio Braga | M | 70 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/4 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Stuart Findlay | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Zander Clark | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ryan Fulton | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Severin Sabri Guendouz | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pierre Landry Kaboré | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rogers Mato | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jordi Altena | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matthew Gillies | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stephen Kingsley | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jerome Williams | F | 8 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sabah Kerjota | F | 15 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
FC Nordsjaelland
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Hansen | G | 85 | 8.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Justin Janssen | M | 85 | 7.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| Ibrahim Adel | F | 85 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3/4 |
| Tobias Salquist(C) | D | 85 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Prince Amoako Junior | F | 85 | 7.0 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2/6 |
| Mark Brink | M | 64 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Juho Lähteenmäki | M | 85 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alexander Lind | F | 72 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1/4 |
| Noah Markmann | D | 85 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/4 |
| Victor Nelsson | D | 83 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Runar Robinsonn Norheim | M | 64 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| William Faber | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Peter Ankersen | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jakob Busk | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ola Solbakken | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carljohan Eriksson | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Malte Heyde | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Markus Walker | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Villum Berthelsen | M | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stephen Acquah | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nicklas Røjkjær | M | 21 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hjalte Boe Rasmussen | M | 13 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lamine Sadio | M | 21 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Heart Of Midlothian vs FC Nordsjaelland?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Heart Of Midlothian to win against FC Nordsjaelland.
- What score did Fipster predict for Heart Of Midlothian vs FC Nordsjaelland?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Heart Of Midlothian 2–1 FC Nordsjaelland.
- What were the win probabilities for Heart Of Midlothian vs FC Nordsjaelland?
- Fipster's model gave Heart Of Midlothian a 35% chance of winning, FC Nordsjaelland a 32% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 35% confidence — a low-confidence call.