21 April 2026 at 16:00
Match Summary
AC Horsens defeated Esbjerg 4:1. The match was played in 1. Division 2025. Goals were scored by M. Brajanac 7′, K. Kirkegaard 9′, K. Kirkegaard 11′, A. Justinussen 50′, J. Madsen 62′. 1 yellow cards were shown. AC Horsens made 5 substitutions, Esbjerg made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between AC Horsens and Esbjerg — 5 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.
assist: L. From
assist: K. Kirkegaard
Lineups
AC Horsens lined up in a — formation under Niki Zimling, while Esbjerg deployed a — under Sancheev Manoharan.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for AC Horsens is 6.27, compared to — for Esbjerg. 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. AC Horsens's highest-rated starter is V. Palsson (6.27), while Esbjerg's best-rated player is —.
Midfield Control
AC Horsens field 11 midfielders averaging 6.27, versus Esbjerg's 11 rated —. 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.
Age & Experience
The average age of AC Horsens's starting XI is 24.7 (youngest: C. Tape (19), oldest: V. Palsson (34)), while Esbjerg average 24.6 (youngest: M. Maden (23), oldest: L. From (26)). 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
AC Horsens's starters average 4 league appearances each, versus 0 for Esbjerg. 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.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, AC Horsens have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Esbjerg show 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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AC Horsens vs Esbjerg Head to Head Results
AC Horsens and Esbjerg have met 24 times — AC Horsens won 9, Esbjerg won 6, with 9 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. AC Horsens leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 24 meetings. A combined 47 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.96 per match (22 for the home side, 25 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (42%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–7 in 2014.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (24)
API data: 25 Apr 2026