Denmark - 1st DivisionData current as of 12 September 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 played Hillerød in 1st Division (Denmark). The match was played on 15 March 2026. Final score: 2:2.

Current form

Esbjerg: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Hillerød: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.

Goal statistics

Esbjerg scores 1.45 and concedes 1.30 goals per match. Hillerød scores 1.50 and concedes 1.35. League average: 2.76 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Esbjerg 50%, Hillerød 75%. Over 2.5: Esbjerg 45%, Hillerød 65%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 56%.

xG, shots and style

Esbjerg has higher xG: 1.54 vs 1.40. Esbjerg: 13.2 shots per match, Hillerød: 11.8.

Match halves

Esbjerg: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.80. Hillerød: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.60.

Goals by minute

Esbjerg: 61-75 (9 goals). Hillerød: 16-30 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

1st Division: 2.76 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 56%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.

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.

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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.

1.45Goals scored / match1.5
EsbjergHillerød
1.3Goals conceded / match1.35
EsbjergHillerød
49%Average possession49%
EsbjergHillerød
5.1Shots on target / match5.05
EsbjergHillerød

Team statswho is more efficient?

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

13.2Shots per match11.75
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

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

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

Esbjerg
WLWWW
Season result split
55% W10% D35% L
Season (W-D-L)
11-2-7
1.75 pts / match · goal difference +3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-0-1
2.40 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
6-2-2
Last 5 at home
3-2-0
DDWWW
Last 5 matches - 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 / match · goal difference +3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
4-3-3
Last 5 away
2-2-1
WWDLD
Last 5 matches - 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 matches (14 of 20 matches), while Hillerød keeps a clean sheet in 15% (3 of 20 matches).

Hillerød scoring profile: very strong

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

29Goals scored (season)30
EsbjergHillerød
26Goals conceded (season)27
EsbjergHillerød
2.75Average goals in match2.85
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 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.

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 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-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

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.

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

1.2 pts / match - Esbjerg · 1.5 pts / match - 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 match (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 match (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 half-time in 30% of matches and wins 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

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 half-time in 40% of matches and wins 45%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-0.2

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Esbjerg - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.402.00
Goals scored / match0.81.2
Goals conceded / match0.60.6
Average goals in match1.41.8
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 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.400.60
Goals scored / match0.40.8
Goals conceded / match0.41.2
Average goals in match0.82.0
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

* 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
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 based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.80
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
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 defence on both sides

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 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.
99%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
101%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-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 defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.01
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
116%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
92%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-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 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 2.752.76 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 match
56%
Both teams scored
56%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
25%
Clean sheets
1.47
Home goals / match
1.29
Away goals / match
+14%
Home attack advantage
+12%
Home defence 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

Previous meeting: Esbjerg 0 - 0 - 1 Hillerød. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.

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.