Preview: Herlev Looks to Upset League-Leading Falcon in Copenhagen

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (Interstat) — The top team in the women’s professional basketball league, Falcon, will put its dominant record on the line Saturday when it hosts a surging Herlev squad in a key domestic matchup.

The game, set for March 28, 2026, in Copenhagen, pits the league’s top contender against a team finding its form in the season’s final stretch. Falcon enters with a formidable 13-2 record across all competitions, having lost only twice since last October. Herlev, at 9-8, has won three of its last four games and is coming off a 71-62 road victory over Amager on March 21.

Recent history heavily favors the home side. Falcon has won the last three head-to-head meetings, including a narrow 49-47 defensive battle on Feb. 15. In that contest, Herlev had a chance to tie or win in the final seconds but came up short. The teams will meet again in Herlev on April 11, adding a layer of playoff positioning to this weekend’s clash.

Herlev’s hopes for an upset will rely heavily on forward Elisa Douglas Pedersen, who is coming off a standout performance. In the win over Amager, she scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds in just 22 minutes. She was complemented by guard Victoria Lundin, who posted 19 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and forward Isabella Marion, who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Falcon, however, boasts depth and consistency. In its most recent game, a 71-54 win over Amager on Feb. 28, production came from across the roster with Celia Carbonell (10 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists), Adda Toney (11 points, 6 rebounds) and Alma Gandrup (7 points, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks) leading the way. Their balanced attack has made them the team to beat all season.

The matchup presents a classic contrast: Falcon’s steady, league-best prowess against a Herlev team that has shown explosive potential but struggled for consistency. Herlev’s recent momentum will be tested against its toughest opponent, one that has had its number this season. A Herlev victory would shake up the standings and provide a massive confidence boost, while a Falcon win would further solidify its hold on first place.