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HIK vs Esbjerg Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 2.50 expected goals for HIK and 3.25 for Esbjerg, a combined total of 5.75. That distribution gives Esbjerg the largest share of the 1X2 market at 54%, with the draw at 16%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 92% for over 2.5 goals and 88% for both teams to score, with 2–3 the single most likely scoreline at 6%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 54% 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
Esbjerg win
53.7% probability
Expected goals
2.50 – 3.25
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.
HIK home form
7 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Esbjerg away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 6 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Esbjerg to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 54%, against 30% / 16% / 54% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 2.50 goals for HIK and 3.25 for Esbjerg, a combined 5.75 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
46%
Double chance 12
84%
Double chance X2
70%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 2–35.7%
- 2–25.3%
- 3–34.7%
- 2–44.6%
- 1–34.6%
Recent form
HIK
- 2026-10-03T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Skive · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-09-25T17:00:00.000Z · H vs Roskilde · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-18T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Nykobing FC · 0-3 (L)
- 2026-09-15T17:00:00.000Z · H vs Esbjerg · 0-5 (L)
- 2026-09-11T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Fremad Amager · 1-2 (L)
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)
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 53.7%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–3.
It puts both teams scoring at 88% and over 2.5 goals at 92%.
A 54% 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.