Denmark - 1st DivisionData current as of 16 July 2026

Esbjerg vs Hillerød: match statistics

Esbjerg crest
Esbjerg
2 : 2half-time 2:0
Hillerød crest
Hillerød
155%(2.28)
X27%(3.31)
218%(2.75)

Esbjerg presents a solid disposition in home matches, winning 60% of their home fixtures and dropping only 20% of points. The hosts hold an advantage in expected goals (xG 1.67 vs 1.35), which demonstrates their superior efficiency in creating scoring opportunities. Hillerød has picked up just 1 PPG in their last five matches, and in away games, they concede an average of 1.7 goals, a significant weakness against Esbjerg's offensive potential (1.7 goals per game on average at home). The form of both teams favors the hosts, who have won their last two matches, while the visitors record inconsistent results. Considering all factors, Esbjerg has a clear advantage, although Hillerød is capable of picking up points on the road (40% win rate), which justifies a moderate probability for a draw.

Esbjerg vs Hillerød: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Esbjerg play Hillerød in 1st Division (Denmark). The match date is 15 March 2026 at 14:00. Final score: 2:2.

Current form

Esbjerg: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Hillerød: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.

Goal statistics

Esbjerg scores 1.41 and concedes 1.34 goals per match. Hillerød scores 1.31 and concedes 1.34. League average: 2.80 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Esbjerg 53%, Hillerød 66%. Over 2.5: Esbjerg 47%, Hillerød 59%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 55%.

xG, shots and style

Esbjerg has higher xG: 1.57 vs 1.34. Esbjerg: 13.6 shots per match, Hillerød: 11.2.

Match halves

Esbjerg: half-time lead 34%, second-half goals 0.78. Hillerød: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.66.

Goals by minute

Esbjerg: 61-75 (11 goals). Hillerød: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

1st Division: 2.80 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 55%.

Head-to-head

3 H2H matches: 0-2-1. Average goals 1.67, BTTS 33%.

Match description

Esbjerg presents a solid disposition in home matches, winning 60% of their home fixtures and dropping only 20% of points. The hosts hold an advantage in expected goals (xG 1.67 vs 1.35), which demonstrates their superior efficiency in creating scoring opportunities. Hillerød has picked up just 1 PPG in their last five matches, and in away games, they concede an average of 1.7 goals, a significant weakness against Esbjerg's offensive potential (1.7 goals per game on average at home). The form of both teams favors the hosts, who have won their last two matches, while the visitors record inconsistent results. Considering all factors, Esbjerg has a clear advantage, although Hillerød is capable of picking up points on the road (40% win rate), which justifies a moderate probability for a draw.

Half-by-half

2 : 0
1st half
0 : 2
2nd half

Match statistics

36Possession (%)64
EsbjergHillerød
12Shots19
EsbjergHillerød
6Shots on target8
EsbjergHillerød
1.59xG2.1
EsbjergHillerød
3Corners5
EsbjergHillerød
57Dangerous attacks47
EsbjergHillerød
20Fouls5
EsbjergHillerød
2Cards3
EsbjergHillerød

Pre-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

1.41Goals scored / match1.31
EsbjergHillerød
1.34Goals conceded / match1.34
EsbjergHillerød
47%Average possession50%
EsbjergHillerød
5.13Shots on target / match4.56
EsbjergHillerød

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

13.56Shots per match11.22
EsbjergHillerød
5.13Shots on target4.56
EsbjergHillerød
10.4%Shot conversion11.7%
EsbjergHillerød
47%Possession50%
EsbjergHillerød
1.57xG for1.34
EsbjergHillerød
1.49xG against1.43
EsbjergHillerød

Shooting quality

Esbjerg: BalancedHillerød: Balanced
EsbjergHillerød
Accuracy (shots on target)38%41%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.270.29

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Esbjerg is 43% better for: last-5 form.

2 pts / match - Esbjerg · 1.4 pts / match - Hillerød

Esbjerg
LWDWW
Season result split
47% W22% R31% P
Season (W-D-L)
15-7-10
1.63 pts / match · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
9-4-3
Last 5 at home
3-1-1
WDLWW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.71Opponent xG: 1.44BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%
Hillerød
WLDLW
Season result split
41% W34% R25% P
Season (W-D-L)
13-11-8
1.56 pts / match · goal difference -1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
5-6-5
Last 5 away
1-2-2
DDWLL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 2.0xG: 1.15Opponent xG: 1.62BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 80%

Goalshow 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 8% better for: goals scored per match.

1.41 goals / match - Esbjerg · 1.31 goals / match - Hillerød

Esbjerg scoring profile: very strong

Esbjerg scores in 72% of matches (23 of 32 matches), while Hillerød keeps a clean sheet in 22% (7 of 32 matches).

Hillerød scoring profile: very strong

Hillerød scores in 78% of matches (25 of 32 matches), while Esbjerg keeps a clean sheet in 22% (7 of 32 matches).

45Goals scored (season)42
EsbjergHillerød
43Goals conceded (season)43
EsbjergHillerød
2.75Average goals in match2.66
EsbjergHillerød
10Goals scored (last 5)5
EsbjergHillerød
4Goals conceded (last 5)10
EsbjergHillerød

How often they score at least...

72%1 goal78%
EsbjergHillerød
34%2 goals44%
EsbjergHillerød
22%3 goals9%
EsbjergHillerød
9%4 goals0%
EsbjergHillerød

How often they concede at least...

78%1 goal78%
EsbjergHillerød
38%2 goals31%
EsbjergHillerød
9%3 goals22%
EsbjergHillerød
6%4 goals3%
EsbjergHillerød

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

55%
League average

Goal patterns

16%BTTS at half-time25%
EsbjergHillerød
6%BTTS in both halves0%
EsbjergHillerød
25%Scored in both halves31%
EsbjergHillerød

BTTS and goal count

38%Min. 3 goals and BTTS50%
EsbjergHillerød
9%Min. 3 goals without BTTS9%
EsbjergHillerød
60%BTTS - last 560%
EsbjergHillerød

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

1st half

75%Min. 1 goal before half-time75%
EsbjergHillerød
34%Min. 2 goals before half-time41%
EsbjergHillerød
16%Min. 3 goals before half-time13%
EsbjergHillerød

2nd half

84%Min. 1 goal after half-time75%
EsbjergHillerød
50%Min. 2 goals after half-time41%
EsbjergHillerød
9%Min. 3 goals after half-time13%
EsbjergHillerød

Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Esbjerg - half-time state
34% leading28% draw38% trailing
Hillerød - half-time state
31% leading41% draw28% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.31Points per match (1st half)1.34
EsbjergHillerød
0.63Goals scored (1st half)0.66
EsbjergHillerød
0.66Goals conceded (1st half)0.63
EsbjergHillerød
1.28Average goals (1st half)1.28
EsbjergHillerød
50%Clean sheet before half-time50%
EsbjergHillerød
59%No goal before half-time50%
EsbjergHillerød

After half-time (2nd half)

1.38Points per match (2nd half)1.31
EsbjergHillerød
0.78Goals scored (2nd half)0.66
EsbjergHillerød
0.69Goals conceded (2nd half)0.72
EsbjergHillerød
1.47Average goals (2nd half)1.38
EsbjergHillerød
44%Clean sheet after half-time53%
EsbjergHillerød
44%No goal after half-time41%
EsbjergHillerød

Esbjerg - second-half results

34% W34% R31% P
42
Half-time points
20
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
44
Second-half points
+3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.31
PPG before half-time
Lead holding138%

Leads at half-time in 34% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Hillerød - second-half results

28% W47% R25% P
43
Half-time points
21
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
42
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.34
PPG before half-time
Lead holding132%

Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Esbjerg - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.402.20
Goals scored / match0.41.6
Goals conceded / match0.40.4
Average goals in match0.82.0
1 goal80%80%
2 goals0%80%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal60%20%
Goal difference0+6
Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 40% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2
Hillerød - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.001.00
Goals scored / match0.40.6
Goals conceded / match0.61.4
Average goals in match1.02.0
1 goal80%100%
2 goals20%80%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet40%20%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference-1-4
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Esbjerg
ScoredConceded
7
9
0-15
8
6
16-30
5
6
31-45
6
6
46-60
11
6
61-75
8
10
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

Hillerød
ScoredConceded
5
5
0-15
8
7
16-30
8
8
31-45
7
11
46-60
5
7
61-75
9
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.70
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.4 : 1.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
96%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
60%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-38%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
56%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
6%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 17 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Esbjerg

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.08
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.01
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.16
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.15
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
95%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
102%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.37
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
18% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 16% come in the first quarter-hour.
18%

Hillerød

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.09
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.06
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+3.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.03
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.09
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
99%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
91%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.16
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
21% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 12% come in the first quarter-hour.
21%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (1st Division).

Teams vs league

EsbjergLigaHillerød
Average goals in match 2.752.80 2.66
Both teams scored 53%55% 66%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 47%55% 59%
Clean sheets 22%26% 22%
Goal before half-time 75%75% 75%
Goal after half-time 84%80% 75%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.80
Average goals per match
55%
Both teams scored
55%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
26%
Clean sheets
1.48
Home goals / match
1.32
Away goals / match
+12%
Home attack advantage
+11%
Home defence advantage
+7%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
75%
1 goal
35%
2 goals
16%
3 goals
4%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
80%
1 goal
47%
2 goals
16%
3 goals
5%
4 goals

Head-to-head

Recent meetings (3): Esbjerg 0 - 2 - 1 Hillerød. Average goals 1.67, both teams scored in 33% matches.

FAQ

What was the result of Esbjerg vs Hillerød?

The 1st Division match finished Esbjerg 2:2 Hillerød. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Esbjerg and Hillerød?

In the last 3 head-to-head matches Esbjerg won 0, Hillerød won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Esbjerg vs Hillerød?

Esbjerg score 1.41 goals per game on average and Hillerød 1.31. The 1st Division average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Esbjerg's matches and 66% of Hillerød's.

What form are Esbjerg and Hillerød in?

Over the last 5 games Esbjerg have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Hillerød 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Esbjerg vs Hillerød?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Esbjerg vs Hillerød: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.