AB vs Esbjerg: match statistics
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AB vs Esbjerg: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
AB plays Esbjerg in 1st Division (Denmark). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: Gladsaxe Stadion.
Recent form
AB has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Esbjerg has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
AB scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.25. Esbjerg scores 1.25 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 2.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of AB's games and 75% of Esbjerg's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 63%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.44 per game. AB takes 12.3 shots per game, while Esbjerg takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
AB leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.38 goals per game after halftime. Esbjerg leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
AB's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Esbjerg, it is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
1st Division games average 2.63 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| AB | Esbjerg | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.26 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
AB is 300% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - AB · 0.2 pts / game - Esbjerg
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Esbjerg is 25% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - AB · 1.25 goals / game - Esbjerg
AB is 60% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.25 goals / game - AB · 2 goals / game - Esbjerg
AB scores in 63% of games (5 of 8 games), while Esbjerg keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 8 games).
Esbjerg scores in 75% of games (6 of 8 games), while AB keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - AB
Over / Under - Esbjerg
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Esbjerg is 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - AB · 1.38 pts / game - Esbjerg
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
AB - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 13%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Esbjerg - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 13%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
AB
Esbjerg
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (1st Division).
Teams vs league
| AB | Liga | Esbjerg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.25 | 2.63 | ▲ 3.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 60% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 52% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 26% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 88% | 71% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 75% | 73% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do AB and Esbjerg play?
AB face Esbjerg on September 19, 2026 in 1st Division at Gladsaxe Stadion. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before AB vs Esbjerg?
AB score 1.00 goals per game on average and Esbjerg 1.25. The 1st Division average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 50% of AB's matches and 75% of Esbjerg's.
What form are AB and Esbjerg in?
Over the last 5 games AB have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Esbjerg 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for AB vs Esbjerg?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for AB vs Esbjerg: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.