Esbjerg vs HB Køge: match statistics
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Esbjerg vs HB Køge: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Esbjerg plays HB Køge in 1st Division (Denmark). The game is scheduled for September 12, 2026. Venue: Blue Water Arena.
Recent form
Esbjerg has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. HB Køge has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Esbjerg scores 1.14 goals per game and allows 2.00. HB Køge scores 0.57 and allows 1.86. Games in this league average 2.79 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of Esbjerg's games and 43% of HB Køge's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 43%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
HB Køge has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.46 per game. Esbjerg takes 12.7 shots per game, while HB Køge takes 14.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Esbjerg leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.57 goals per game after halftime. HB Køge leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.29 after halftime.
When the teams score
Esbjerg's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). For HB Køge, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
1st Division games average 2.79 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
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
| Esbjerg | HB Køge | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 23% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.17 |
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.
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 100% better for: goals scored per game.
1.14 goals / game - Esbjerg · 0.57 goals / game - HB Køge
HB Køge is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Esbjerg · 1.86 goals / game - HB Køge
Esbjerg scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 meczów), while HB Køge keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 meczów).
HB Køge scores in 43% of games (3 of 7 meczów), while Esbjerg keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 meczów).
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 - Esbjerg
Over / Under - HB Køge
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 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / game - Esbjerg · 0.86 pts / game - HB Køge
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Esbjerg - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 14%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 1.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
HB Køge - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
* 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 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Esbjerg
HB Køge
* 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
| Esbjerg | Liga | HB Køge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.14 | 2.79 | ▼ 2.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 64% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 55% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 21% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 74% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 79% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Esbjerg's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against HB Køge. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Esbjerg and HB Køge play?
Esbjerg face HB Køge on September 12, 2026 in 1st Division at Blue Water Arena. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Esbjerg and HB Køge?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Esbjerg won 2, HB Køge won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Esbjerg vs HB Køge?
Esbjerg score 1.14 goals per game on average and HB Køge 0.57. The 1st Division average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Esbjerg's matches and 43% of HB Køge's.
What form are Esbjerg and HB Køge in?
Over the last 5 games Esbjerg have a 0-0-5 record (0.00 points per game) and HB Køge 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Esbjerg vs HB Køge?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Esbjerg vs HB Køge: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.