FREDERICIA, Denmark (Interstat) — Viborg FF delivered a commanding second-half performance, scoring three goals in a 26-minute span to defeat a listless Fredericia side 3-0 in a Danish Superliga match Sunday at Monjasa Park.

The victory, built on goals from substitutes Charly Horneman and Stipe Radić and defender Frederik Rieper, provided a vital boost for Viborg’s league campaign, lifting their season record to seven wins, eight losses and one draw. Fredericia’s struggles deepened, as they fell to three wins, ten losses and two draws in the Superliga.

The match defied the pregame projections from Interstat, whose game simulator had forecast a 1-1 draw and whose ELO system gave Viborg only a slight 53.4 percent probability of victory. The reality was a comprehensive and one-sided affair once the visitors found their breakthrough.

For the first 45 minutes, the game was a cagey, physical contest more notable for its fouls than its fluidity. The first half concluded with a flurry of yellow cards, as Viborg’s Jeppe Grønning and Moses Opondo were both booked in the moments leading up to halftime, following an earlier caution for teammate Andreas Pyndt Andersen in the 29th minute.

The match transformed entirely after the restart. The deadlock was broken in the 53rd minute when substitute Charly Horneman, freshly on the pitch, found the net to give Viborg a crucial lead.

The visitors capitalized on the momentum shift just two minutes later. In the 55th minute, defender Frederik Rieper rose to score, doubling Viborg’s advantage and stunning the home crowd. The rapid-fire goals effectively decided the contest, leaving Fredericia with a mountain to climb.

Viborg put the result beyond any doubt in the 79th minute when another substitute, Stipe Radić, added a third goal to complete the scoring. The assist providers on the afternoon were Jeppe Grønning, Andreas Pyndt Andersen and Moses Opondo, each credited with one.

The result continues a recent trend of Viborg dominance in this fixture. The two sides had played to a 2-2 draw just 11 days prior on Oct. 29, but Viborg also secured a 2-1 victory over Fredericia on Sept. 28. This win marks Viborg’s first clean sheet victory in the league since their 1-0 win over Horsens on Sept. 4.

For Viborg, the three points offer a positive turn in what has been an inconsistent Superliga season. Their form has been mixed, with this victory following a dramatic 3-2 win over Randers on Nov. 2 and preceding a tough stretch of matches. They are next scheduled to host Vejle in league play on Nov. 23.

Fredericia, meanwhile, continues to search for answers. The team has now lost three consecutive Superliga matches, having fallen 3-2 to FC København on Nov. 1 and 4-0 to Midtjylland on Oct. 26. Their inability to generate offense at home will be a primary concern for manager Carit Falch, as his team was shut out for the second time in three league outings. The schedule does not get easier, with a trip to face Nordsjaelland awaiting them on Nov. 23.

The comprehensive nature of the victory, driven by impactful contributions from the bench, provides Viborg with a significant morale boost and three critical points as they look to climb the Superliga table. For Fredericia, the defeat underscores the defensive vulnerabilities and lack of attacking punch that have plagued their season, leaving them anchored in the lower reaches of the division.