Esbjerg vs Horsens: match statistics
The analysis indicates very even chances for both teams. Esbjerg presents solid home form with 56% wins and an average of 1.67 goals per match, though their defense raises doubts (1.44 goals conceded on average). Horsens stands out with phenomenal away defense, conceding only 0.56 goals on average with 56% clean sheets, making them a difficult opponent. The guests have a better goal difference (+5 vs +2) and slightly better form in the last five matches (1.4 vs 1.2 PPG). Horsens' high percentage of away draws (22%) and balanced possession (51% vs 48%) suggest the encounter may end in a split of points. Given the guests' solid defense and the hosts' decent offense, I expect a tight, competitive match.
Esbjerg vs Horsens: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Esbjerg played Horsens in 1st Division (Denmark). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Esbjerg: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Horsens: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Esbjerg scores 1.44 and concedes 1.39 goals per match. Horsens scores 1.33 and concedes 0.83. League average: 2.79 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Esbjerg 50%, Horsens 39%. Over 2.5: Esbjerg 44%, Horsens 44%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Esbjerg has higher xG: 1.52 vs 1.50. Esbjerg: 12.9 shots per match, Horsens: 13.2.
Match halves
Esbjerg: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.72. Horsens: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.61.
Goals by minute
Esbjerg: 61-75 (9 goals). Horsens: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
1st Division: 2.79 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, 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
The analysis indicates very even chances for both teams. Esbjerg presents solid home form with 56% wins and an average of 1.67 goals per match, though their defense raises doubts (1.44 goals conceded on average). Horsens stands out with phenomenal away defense, conceding only 0.56 goals on average with 56% clean sheets, making them a difficult opponent. The guests have a better goal difference (+5 vs +2) and slightly better form in the last five matches (1.4 vs 1.2 PPG). Horsens' high percentage of away draws (22%) and balanced possession (51% vs 48%) suggest the encounter may end in a split of points. Given the guests' solid defense and the hosts' decent offense, I expect a tight, competitive match.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what 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.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Esbjerg | Horsens | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.27 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Esbjerg is 71% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - Esbjerg · 1.4 pts / match - Horsens
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 8% better for: goals scored per match.
1.44 goals / match - Esbjerg · 1.33 goals / match - Horsens
Horsens is 67% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.39 goals / match - Esbjerg · 0.83 goals / match - Horsens
Esbjerg scores in 67% of matches (12 of 18 matches), while Horsens keeps a clean sheet in 50% (9 of 18 matches).
Horsens scores in 67% of matches (12 of 18 matches), while Esbjerg keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Esbjerg
Over / Under - Horsens
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Horsens is 34% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.28 pts / match - Esbjerg · 1.72 pts / match - Horsens
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Esbjerg - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Horsens - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Esbjerg
Horsens
* 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 context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (1st Division).
Teams vs league
| Esbjerg | Liga | Horsens | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.83 | 2.79 | ▼ 2.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 57% | ▼ 39% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 56% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 25% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | • 78% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 80% | ▼ 61% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Esbjerg 0 - 0 - 1 Horsens. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Esbjerg vs Horsens?
The 1st Division match finished Esbjerg 2:1 Horsens. 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 Horsens?
Esbjerg score 1.44 goals per game on average and Horsens 1.33. The 1st Division average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Esbjerg's matches and 39% of Horsens's.
What form are Esbjerg and Horsens in?
Over the last 5 games Esbjerg have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Horsens 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Esbjerg vs Horsens?
The statistical background for Esbjerg vs Horsens — 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.