28 April 2017 at 18:15
Match Summary
Randers FC and Esbjerg drew 0:0. The match was played in Superliga 2016. 7 yellow cards were shown. Randers FC had 50% possession while Esbjerg held 50%. Randers FC had 5 shots (2 on target) compared to 4 (2 on target) for Esbjerg. Randers FC made 3 substitutions, Esbjerg made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Randers FC and Esbjerg — 0 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Randers FC had 50% possession against Esbjerg's 50%. Randers FC registered 5 shots (2 on target) while Esbjerg managed 4 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 2–3. Fouls committed: 19–14.
Lineups
Randers FC lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation under Ó. Kristjánsson, while Esbjerg deployed a 4-1-4-1 under L. Sörensen.
Defensive Solidity
Randers FC deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Esbjerg's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Randers FC field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Esbjerg's 5 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.
Forward Threat
Randers FC start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Esbjerg averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: Ó. Kristjánsson
Substitutes
Coach: L. Sörensen
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Randers FC have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Esbjerg show 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Randers FC vs Esbjerg Head to Head Results
Randers FC and Esbjerg have met 24 times — Randers FC won 12, Esbjerg won 5, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Randers FC leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 24 meetings. A combined 61 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.54 per match (35 for the home side, 26 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (38%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 11 games (46%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2020.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (24)
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