Denmark - 1st DivisionData current as of September 11, 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

Game details

Esbjerg played against Hillerød in 1st Division (Denmark). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 2:2.

Recent form

Esbjerg has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Hillerød has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Esbjerg scores 1.45 goals per game and allows 1.30. Hillerød scores 1.50 and allows 1.35. Games in this league average 2.76 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 50% of Esbjerg's games and 75% of Hillerød's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 65%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Esbjerg has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.40 per game. Esbjerg takes 13.2 shots per game, while Hillerød takes 11.8.

First-half and second-half trends

Esbjerg leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Hillerød leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.60 after halftime.

When the teams score

Esbjerg's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). For Hillerød, it is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

1st Division games average 2.76 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

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.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

2 : 0
First half
0 : 2
Second half

Game stats

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

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1.45Goals scored / game1.5
EsbjergHillerød
1.3Goals allowed / game1.35
EsbjergHillerød
49%Average possession49%
EsbjergHillerød
5.1Shots on target / game5.05
EsbjergHillerød

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

13.2Shots per game11.75
EsbjergHillerød
5.1Shots on target5.05
EsbjergHillerød
11%Shot conversion12.8%
EsbjergHillerød
49%Possession49%
EsbjergHillerød
1.54xG for1.4
EsbjergHillerød
1.45xG against1.36
EsbjergHillerød

Shooting quality

Esbjerg: BalancedHillerød: Balanced
EsbjergHillerød
Accuracy (shots on target)39%43%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.280.30

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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Esbjerg is 140% better for: last-5 form.

2.4 pts / game - Esbjerg · 1 pts / game - Hillerød

Esbjerg
WLWWW
Season result split
55% W10% D35% L
Season (W-D-L)
11-2-7
1.75 pts / game · goal difference +3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-0-1
2.40 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
6-2-2
Last 5 at home
3-2-0
DDWWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.61Opponent xG: 1.57BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%
Hillerød
DLWDL
Season result split
45% W30% D25% L
Season (W-D-L)
9-6-5
1.65 pts / game · goal difference +3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
4-3-3
Last 5 away
2-2-1
WWDLD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.28Opponent xG: 1.48BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%

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 scoring profile: very strong

Esbjerg scores in 70% of games (14 of 20 meczów), while Hillerød keeps a clean sheet in 15% (3 of 20 meczów).

Hillerød scoring profile: very strong

Hillerød scores in 85% of games (17 of 20 meczów), while Esbjerg keeps a clean sheet in 20% (4 of 20 meczów).

29Goals scored (season)30
EsbjergHillerød
26Goals conceded (season)27
EsbjergHillerød
2.75Average goals per game2.85
EsbjergHillerød
10Goals scored (last 5)6
EsbjergHillerød
6Goals conceded (last 5)8
EsbjergHillerød

How often they score at least...

70%1 goal85%
EsbjergHillerød
35%2 goals50%
EsbjergHillerød
25%3 goals15%
EsbjergHillerød
10%4 goals0%
EsbjergHillerød

How often they concede at least...

80%1 goal85%
EsbjergHillerød
45%2 goals30%
EsbjergHillerød
5%3 goals20%
EsbjergHillerød
0%4 goals0%
EsbjergHillerød

* 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.

56%
League average

Goal patterns

20%BTTS at half-time35%
EsbjergHillerød
10%BTTS in both halves0%
EsbjergHillerød
30%Scored in both halves35%
EsbjergHillerød

BTTS and goal count

40%Min. 3 goals and BTTS60%
EsbjergHillerød
5%Min. 3 goals without BTTS5%
EsbjergHillerød
60%BTTS - last 560%
EsbjergHillerød

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.

1st half

75%Min. 1 goal before half-time90%
EsbjergHillerød
40%Min. 2 goals before half-time55%
EsbjergHillerød
15%Min. 3 goals before half-time20%
EsbjergHillerød

2nd half

85%Min. 1 goal after half-time70%
EsbjergHillerød
45%Min. 2 goals after half-time30%
EsbjergHillerød
10%Min. 3 goals after half-time10%
EsbjergHillerød

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

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

Hillerød is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.2 pts / game - Esbjerg · 1.5 pts / game - Hillerød

Esbjerg - half-time state
30% leading30% draw40% trailing
Hillerød - half-time state
40% leading30% draw30% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.2Points per game (1st half)1.5
EsbjergHillerød
0.65Goals scored (1st half)0.9
EsbjergHillerød
0.7Goals conceded (1st half)0.75
EsbjergHillerød
1.35Average goals (1st half)1.65
EsbjergHillerød
40%Clean sheet before half-time40%
EsbjergHillerød
65%No goal before half-time35%
EsbjergHillerød

After half-time (2nd half)

1.45Points per game (2nd half)1.25
EsbjergHillerød
0.8Goals scored (2nd half)0.6
EsbjergHillerød
0.6Goals conceded (2nd half)0.6
EsbjergHillerød
1.4Average goals (2nd half)1.2
EsbjergHillerød
45%Clean sheet after half-time55%
EsbjergHillerød
35%No goal after half-time45%
EsbjergHillerød

Esbjerg - second-half results

35% W40% D25% L
24
Half-time points
13
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
29
Second-half points
+4
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.20
PPG before half-time
Lead holding183%

Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Hillerød - second-half results

25% W50% D25% L
30
Half-time points
18
Half-time goals
+3
Goal difference (1st half)
25
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.50
PPG before half-time
Lead holding113%

Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.2

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Esbjerg - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.402.00
Goals scored / game0.81.2
Goals allowed / game0.60.6
Average goals per game1.41.8
1 goal80%100%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal60%20%
Goal difference+1+3
Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4
Hillerød - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.400.60
Goals scored / game0.40.8
Goals allowed / game0.41.2
Average goals per game0.82.0
1 goal80%60%
2 goals0%60%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet60%40%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference0-2
Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 60% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Esbjerg
ScoredConceded
6
6
0-15
4
5
16-30
3
3
31-45
4
4
46-60
9
2
61-75
3
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.

Hillerød
ScoredConceded
4
5
0-15
7
5
16-30
7
5
31-45
4
6
46-60
3
4
61-75
5
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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 from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.80
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.4 : 1.4
Estimated goal split
home : away
101%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
63%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+7%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
60%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
5%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 20 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Esbjerg

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.
+1.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.09
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.15
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
99%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
101%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.65
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
10% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 21% come in the first quarter-hour.
10%

Hillerød

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.04
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.11
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.10
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.01
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
116%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
92%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.65
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.3
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 13% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

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

Teams vs league

EsbjergLigaHillerød
Average goals per game 2.752.76 2.85
Both teams scored 50%56% 75%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 45%56% 65%
Clean sheets 20%25% 15%
Goal before half-time 75%75% 90%
Goal after half-time 85%81% 70%

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

2.76
Average goals per game
56%
Both teams scored
56%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
25%
Clean sheets
1.47
Home goals / game
1.29
Away goals / game
+14%
Home attack advantage
+12%
Home defensive advantage
+7%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
75%
1 goal
37%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
81%
1 goal
45%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
4%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. HillerødYellow cardMikkel Mouritz Jensen
  2. HillerødYellow cardKasper Enghardt
  3. HillerødSubstitutionOn: Poul KallsbergOff: Kasper Enghardt
  4. HillerødGoalTobias Arndal
  5. EsbjergSubstitutionOn: Noah Oliver StrandbyOff: Lucas Skjoldborg From
  6. HillerødSubstitutionOn: Berzan KücükylidizOff: Mikkel Mouritz Jensen
  7. HillerødSubstitutionOn: Mads Høyer JuløOff: Gregers Arndal-Lauritzen
  8. HillerødSubstitutionOn: Noah Kretzschmar NielsenOff: Tobias Arndal
  9. HillerødSubstitutionOn: Abdul Hakim SulemanaOff: Saman Jalaei
  10. EsbjergSubstitutionOn: Oluwatomiwa John KolawoleOff: Peter Bjur
  11. EsbjergYellow cardWaylon Renecke
  12. EsbjergSubstitutionOn: Anders SønderskovOff: Muamer Brajanac
  13. HillerødYellow cardJonathan Witt
  14. EsbjergYellow cardNoah Oliver Strandby

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Esbjerg's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Hillerød. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

Hillerød Fodbold
3 : 0
Esbjerg fB

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 do the goal statistics show before Esbjerg vs Hillerød?

Esbjerg score 1.45 goals per game on average and Hillerød 1.50. The 1st Division average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Esbjerg's matches and 75% of Hillerød's.

What form are Esbjerg and Hillerød in?

Over the last 5 games Esbjerg have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Hillerød 1-2-2 (1.00 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.