DENMARK › 1. DIVISION
09.05.2026 17:00
Blue Water Arena
Referee: B. H. Svedborg
Esbjerg
Match Timeline
Kolding IF
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🔄
20'
N. Nedic ↔ F. Moller
Kolding IF
⚽
22'
M. Brajanac
Esbjerg
🟨
43'
H. Hollsberg
Kolding IF
🟨
49'
A. Sonderskov
Esbjerg
🔄
56'
A. Sonderskov ↔ A. Skipper
Esbjerg
🔄
65'
L. Vigen ↔ J. Kolawole
Esbjerg
🔄
70'
↔ J. Alfaro
Kolding IF
🔄
70'
F. Lesniak ↔ J. Adjei-Broni
Kolding IF
🔄
75'
J. Foss ↔ W. Renecke
Esbjerg
🔄
75'
M. Hansen ↔ J. Lucena
Esbjerg
⚽
78'
J. Lucena · Assist: J. Kolawole
Esbjerg
⚽
87'
J. Kolawole · Assist: L. From
Esbjerg
🔄
88'
M. Ingebrigtsen ↔ A. Arshad
Kolding IF

Esbjerg vs Kolding IF Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 97.6%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS No
Probability 45.3%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Probability 39.8%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
97.6%
- ▥
BTTS BTTS No
45.3%
- ▥
Over / Under 2.5 Under 2.5
39.8%
- ▥
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
87.7%
- ▥
HT / FT Home / Home
-
- ▥
Correct Score 2-0
-
- ▥
Probability Distribution
Esbjerg Win 97.6%
Draw 0%
Kolding IF Win 2.4%
Expected Goals (xG)
Esbjerg1.22
Kolding IF1.28
Recent Form (Last 5)
Esbjerg Esbjerg
WWDLW
35 GF / 40 GA
Kolding IF Kolding IF
WLDWL
33 GF / 33 GA
Key Stats
1.25
Average Goals Scored
1.18
1.43
Average Goals Conceded
1.18
14
BTTS Yes
15
12
Over 2.5
13
0
Shots on Goal
0

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Esbjerg Esbjerg 28 matches
Kolding IF Kolding IF 28 matches
Esbjerg Statistic Kolding IF
12 Wins 9
6 Draws 8
10 Losses 11
35 Goals For 33
40 Goals Against 33
1.25 Avg Goals Scored 1.18
1.43 Avg Goals Conceded 1.18
14 BTTS Yes 15
20 Over 1.5 20
12 Over 2.5 13
8 Over 3.5 6
6 Clean Sheets 8
9 Failed To Score 7
0 Shots On Goal 0
0 Total Shots 0
0 Corners 0
0% Ball Possession 0%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This contest looks finely balanced, with two sides with a fairly similar football identity suggesting a close tactical battle. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. From a tactical point of view, the game still points toward Kolding IF having the stronger overall control. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Kolding IF.

Esbjerg Analysis

With 42 points from 28 games and a place of 5, Esbjerg still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Across the season they have posted 12 wins, 6 draws, and 10 defeats, and the 35:40 goal record continues to suggest poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Their attacking burden often falls on M. Brajanac (9 goals), M. Maden (4 goals), A. Lausen (3 goals), with creative support from A. Lausen (4 assists), L. From (4 assists), R. Gyamfi (3 assists), while at the back they have been fairly stable. At home, they have managed 7 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, a return that supports a very strong split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.

Kolding IF Analysis

With 35 points from 28 games and a place of 6, Kolding IF still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Across the season they have posted 9 wins, 8 draws, and 11 defeats, and the 33:33 goal record continues to suggest poor form with results showing a clear downward trend. Their attacking burden often falls on V. Morozov (7 goals), I. Tannander (6 goals), M. Ingebrigtsen (3 goals), with creative support from A. Norager (4 assists), J. Alfaro (3 assists), M. Saaby (3 assists), while at the back they have been fairly stable. Away from home, they have managed 3 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, a return that supports a weak split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Esbjerg won 5 times, Kolding IF won 6 times, while 4 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 21:22 from Esbjerg's perspective. 9 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 10 matches, with an average of 2.87 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS No
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (100%)
H2H summary: Esbjerg wins 5, draws 4, Kolding IF wins 6

Standings

1. Division
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 22 12 6 4 49:25 24 42
L L W W L
2 22 10 9 3 34:23 11 39
L L D L D
3 22 10 7 5 33:29 4 37
W L D L W
4 22 11 4 7 32:29 3 37
W W D W L
5 22 9 6 7 29:23 6 33
L W L L D
6 22 8 6 8 26:24 2 30
W W D W W
7 22 7 7 8 33:31 2 28
W L D L D
8 22 8 4 10 26:36 -10 28
D W D D L
9 22 6 9 7 32:27 5 27
D W W D W
10 22 6 7 9 22:31 -9 25
W W L D D
11 22 5 5 12 26:41 -15 20
L L W D W
12 22 2 6 14 21:44 -23 12
L L L W L
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