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Esbjerg vs FC Nordsjaelland Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.95 expected goals for Esbjerg and 1.56 for FC Nordsjaelland, a combined total of 3.51. That distribution gives Esbjerg the largest share of the 1X2 market at 47%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 68% for over 2.5 goals and 68% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 9%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 47% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
Model pick
Esbjerg win
46.9% probability
Expected goals
1.95 – 1.56
Model version
poisson-v1
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Esbjerg home form
2 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.
FC Nordsjaelland away threat
Scored in 5 of their last 7 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Esbjerg to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 47%, against 47% / 22% / 31% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.95 goals for Esbjerg and 1.56 for FC Nordsjaelland, a combined 3.51 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
69%
Double chance 12
78%
Double chance X2
53%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–19.1%
- 2–18.9%
- 1–27.1%
- 2–26.9%
- 1–05.8%
Recent form
Esbjerg
- 2026-10-10T11:30:00.000Z · H vs Aalborg · 3-3 (D)
- 2026-09-19T12:00:00.000Z · A vs AB Copenhagen · 0-3 (L)
- 2026-09-15T17:00:00.000Z · A vs HIK · 5-0 (W)
- 2026-09-12T13:00:00.000Z · H vs HB Koge · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-05T12:00:00.000Z · A vs FC Fredericia · 0-1 (L)
FC Nordsjaelland
- 2026-10-03T11:00:00.000Z · A vs Malmo FF · 0-3 (L)
- 2026-09-20T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Viborg · 1-4 (L)
- 2026-09-16T14:30:00.000Z · A vs Vatanspor · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-09-13T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Aarhus · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-09-07T17:00:00.000Z · A vs FC Midtjylland · 2-2 (D)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Esbjerg win, at 46.9%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 68% and over 2.5 goals at 68%.
A 47% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.