10 September 2021 at 17:00

21
Full Time
Referee: P. Gammelholm

Match Summary

Esbjerg defeated Hobro 2:1. The match was played in 1. Division 2021. Goals were scored by M. Pedersen 2′, R. Pache 50′, S. Korac 89′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Esbjerg made 5 substitutions, Hobro made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Esbjerg and Hobro — 3 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Esbjerg
Hobro
Kick Off
40′
M. HaarupF. Elkjær
Half Time
D. HalilovićK. Tekiela
46′
R. Pache

assist: N. Strunck Jakobsen

50′
E. SørensenL. Parunashvili
56′
56′
S. AvanziniA. Yoda
56′
D. AmankwaaL. Deedson
S. SimpsonL. Montano
72′
76′
K. HøghT. Junge
76′
J. BøgeS. Jakobsen
N. Strunck JakobsenM. Wolfe
78′
C. WinfieldM. Kristensen
78′
S. Korac

assist: M. Kristensen

89′
Full Time

Lineups

Esbjerg lined up in a — formation under R. Vrabec, while Hobro deployed a — under M. Thomsen.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Esbjerg is —, compared to 6.45 for Hobro. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Esbjerg's highest-rated starter is —, while Hobro's best-rated player is O. Klitten (6.45).

Midfield Control

Esbjerg field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Hobro's 11 rated 6.45. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Esbjerg and 78% for Hobro. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Age & Experience

The average age of Esbjerg's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Hobro average 26.0 (youngest: O. Klitten (25), oldest: F. Mortensen (27)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Esbjerg's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 2 for Hobro. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

EsbjergPosition StrengthHobro
Avg Rating
6.45
Midfielder (11 v 11)6.45
0G 0A0G 0A
Esbjerg
16MidfielderJ. Højbjerg
12MidfielderS. Korac
2MidfielderJ. Mortensen
38MidfielderR. Pache
37MidfielderC. Winfield
5MidfielderD. Halilović
19MidfielderN. Strunck Jakobsen
3MidfielderS. Bækgård
8MidfielderM. Larsen
7MidfielderE. Sørensen
39MidfielderS. Simpson
Hobro
1MidfielderA. Kappenberger
3MidfielderJ. Bøge
18MidfielderE. Søgård
5MidfielderJ. Hjorth
27MidfielderM. Haarup
14MidfielderM. Pedersen
6MidfielderF. Mortensen
8MidfielderS. Avanzini
30MidfielderD. Amankwaa
9MidfielderK. Høgh
16MidfielderO. Klitten6.5

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Esbjerg have recorded 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 defeats. Hobro show 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Esbjerg

DWDDDW

Hobro

WLWWWL

Esbjerg vs Hobro Head to Head Results

Esbjerg and Hobro have met 24 times — Esbjerg won 11, Hobro won 5, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Esbjerg leads the head-to-head with 11 victories from 24 meetings. A combined 91 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.79 per match (51 for the home side, 40 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 19 matches (79%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 games (63%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–6 in 2024.

11

Esbjerg

8

Drawn

5

Hobro

Goals: 51Goals: 40

Recent Meetings (24)

16 Oct 2025Esbjerg1 – 1Hobro
24 Aug 2025Hobro2 – 0Esbjerg
3 Nov 2024Esbjerg3 – 2Hobro
26 Jul 2024Hobro3 – 6Esbjerg
22 May 2022Hobro1 – 2Esbjerg
31 Mar 2022Esbjerg2 – 2Hobro
29 Oct 2021Hobro2 – 6Esbjerg
5 Jul 2021Esbjerg5 – 2Hobro
19 Mar 2021Esbjerg1 – 0Hobro
24 Oct 2020Hobro1 – 2Esbjerg
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 17 Apr 2026