HB Køge vs Esbjerg: match statistics
Esbjerg appears to be the favorite for this encounter despite playing away. The visitors occupy 4th place in the table with a record of 10 wins this season, while HB Køge sits in 11th position with just 5 victories. A key factor is Esbjerg's advantage in possession (50% vs 42%) and better shooting efficiency (10% vs 8%). HB Køge has poor home form with 44% losses and only 44% wins at home, conceding an average of 1.11 goals per match. Although Esbjerg has a 56% loss rate away, their offensive potential (28 goals this season) and lack of draws in away matches (0%) suggest they will push for a win. Recent form for both teams is similar (1.2 PPG), however, the squad quality and league position speak in favor of the visitors.
HB Køge vs Esbjerg: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
HB Køge played against Esbjerg in 1st Division (Denmark). The game was played on March 6, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
HB Køge has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Esbjerg has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
HB Køge scores 1.21 goals per game and allows 1.84. Esbjerg scores 1.47 and allows 1.37. Games in this league average 2.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of HB Køge's games and 53% of Esbjerg's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 47%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Esbjerg has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.29 per game. HB Køge takes 11.7 shots per game, while Esbjerg takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
HB Køge leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.79 goals per game after halftime. Esbjerg leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.79 after halftime.
When the teams score
HB Køge's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Esbjerg, it is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
1st Division games average 2.82 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 57% 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 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 appears to be the favorite for this encounter despite playing away. The visitors occupy 4th place in the table with a record of 10 wins this season, while HB Køge sits in 11th position with just 5 victories. A key factor is Esbjerg's advantage in possession (50% vs 42%) and better shooting efficiency (10% vs 8%). HB Køge has poor home form with 44% losses and only 44% wins at home, conceding an average of 1.11 goals per match. Although Esbjerg has a 56% loss rate away, their offensive potential (28 goals this season) and lack of draws in away matches (0%) suggest they will push for a win. Recent form for both teams is similar (1.2 PPG), however, the squad quality and league position speak in favor of the visitors.
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Game stats
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
| HB Køge | Esbjerg | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.29 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Esbjerg is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - HB Køge · 2.4 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 21% better for: goals scored per game.
1.21 goals / game - HB Køge · 1.47 goals / game - Esbjerg
Esbjerg is 34% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.84 goals / game - HB Køge · 1.37 goals / game - Esbjerg
HB Køge scores in 79% of games (15 of 19 meczów), while Esbjerg keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 meczów).
Esbjerg scores in 68% of games (13 of 19 meczów), while HB Køge keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 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 - HB Køge
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
HB Køge - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Esbjerg - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
HB Køge
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
| HB Køge | Liga | Esbjerg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.05 | 2.82 | • 2.84 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 58% | ▼ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 57% | ▼ 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 24% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 74% | 77% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 95% | 81% | ▲ 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from HB Køge's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Esbjerg. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of HB Køge vs Esbjerg?
The 1st Division match finished HB Køge 0:1 Esbjerg. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before HB Køge vs Esbjerg?
HB Køge score 1.21 goals per game on average and Esbjerg 1.47. The 1st Division average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 68% of HB Køge's matches and 53% of Esbjerg's.
What form are HB Køge and Esbjerg in?
Over the last 5 games HB Køge have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Esbjerg 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for HB Køge vs Esbjerg?
The statistical background for HB Køge vs Esbjerg — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.