8 May 2017 at 17:00
Match Summary
Esbjerg and Odense drew 1:1. The match was played in Superliga 2016. Goals were scored by A. Mabil 8′, J. Edmundsson 14′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Esbjerg had 52% possession while Odense held 48%. Esbjerg had 12 shots (6 on target) compared to 9 (4 on target) for Odense. Esbjerg made 3 substitutions, Odense made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Esbjerg and Odense — 2 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Esbjerg had 52% possession against Odense's 48%. Esbjerg registered 12 shots (6 on target) while Odense managed 9 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 7–3. Fouls committed: 12–7.
Lineups
Esbjerg lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under L. Sörensen, while Odense deployed a 4-4-2 under K. Nielsen.
Defensive Solidity
Esbjerg deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Odense'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
Esbjerg field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Odense's 4 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
Esbjerg start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Odense 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: L. Sörensen
Substitutes
Coach: K. Nielsen
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Esbjerg have recorded 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 defeats. Odense show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Esbjerg vs Odense Head to Head Results
Esbjerg and Odense have met 26 times — Esbjerg won 11, Odense won 14, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Odense leads the head-to-head with 14 victories from 26 meetings. A combined 84 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.23 per match (37 for the home side, 47 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 13 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 17 games (65%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–2 in 2013.
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Recent Meetings (26)
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