Denmark · 1. Division · Matchweek 412:00
EsbjergLDLLL

1 – 2

Saturday, 15 August 2026

HobroLDLLW

Blue Water Arena · Referee J. Nielsen · Analysis updated 17:04 UTC

Esbjerg vs Hobro Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.18 expected goals for Esbjerg and 1.50 for Hobro, a combined total of 2.68. That distribution gives Hobro the largest share of the 1X2 market at 45%, with the draw at 26%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 50% for over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 45% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Draw/Away

70.3% probability

High confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.18 – 1.50

Model version

poisson-v2

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.

  • Hobro away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Hobro to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 45%, against 30% / 26% / 45% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.18 goals for Esbjerg and 1.50 for Hobro, a combined 2.68 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Esbjerg win30%
Draw26%
Hobro win45%

Double chance 1X

55%

Double chance 12

74%

Double chance X2

70%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals75%
Over 2.5 goals50%
Over 3.5 goals28%
Both teams to score54%

Correct score

  • 1–112.1%
  • 0–110.3%
  • 1–29.1%
  • 1–08.1%
  • 0–27.8%

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)

Hobro

  • 2026-08-21T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Aalborg · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-15T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Esbjerg · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-08T14:00:00.000Z · H vs AB Copenhagen · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-05T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Vendsyssel FF · 0-4 (L)
  • 2026-08-02T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Vendsyssel FF · 2-1 (W)

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.

1. Division table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Hvidovre9630921
2Vejle9540919
3FC Fredericia9351614
4Aarhus Fremad9342113
5Aalborg9342013
6Hobro9414-413
7Vendsyssel FF9243-410
8AB Copenhagen923419
9Hillerød9234-19
10Kolding IF9153-28
11HB Koge9144-67
12Esbjerg9126-95

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Draw/Away, at 70.3%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 54% and over 2.5 goals at 50%.

A 70% 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.