Vendsyssel are expected to line up in their usual 4-3-3. That shape gives them width and a high press. After the 0-3 shock, expect the full-backs to push higher and the front three to hunt in packs. The midfield three will look to dominate the second balls and feed the wide runners. At Hjørring Stadion, they will try to set the tempo from the first whistle. Hillerød, in their predicted 4-2-3-1, will likely sit in a mid-to-low block, looking to hit on the break through the number ten and the wide forwards. The double pivot will try to screen the back four, but if Vendsyssel move the ball quickly through the lines, that screen can be bypassed.

The key battle will be in the wide areas. Vendsyssel's full-backs versus Hillerød's wingers. If the home side can pin the visitors back and deliver crosses into the box, they will create chances. Hillerød will try to stay compact and force Vendsyssel wide, where they can defend crosses. But set pieces could be the difference — Vendsyssel's height in the box on dead balls is a real threat. Expect a game where Vendsyssel have most of the ball and Hillerød try to nick something on the counter.