15 August 2016 at 17:00
Match Summary
Aalborg defeated Esbjerg 2:1. The match was played in Superliga 2016. Goals were scored by K. Risgård 16′, T. Enevoldsen 25′, A. Nordvik 29′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Aalborg had 60% possession while Esbjerg held 40%. Aalborg had 7 shots (2 on target) compared to 6 (4 on target) for Esbjerg. Aalborg made 3 substitutions, Esbjerg made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Aalborg and Esbjerg — 3 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Aalborg had 60% possession against Esbjerg's 40%. Aalborg registered 7 shots (2 on target) while Esbjerg managed 6 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 8–1. Fouls committed: 8–13.
Lineups
Aalborg lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under L. Søndergaard, while Esbjerg deployed a 4-4-2 under C. Todd.
Defensive Solidity
Aalborg deploy 2 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
Aalborg field 7 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
Aalborg start 1 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: L. Søndergaard
Substitutes
Coach: C. Todd
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Aalborg have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Esbjerg show 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Aalborg vs Esbjerg Head to Head Results
Aalborg and Esbjerg have met 23 times — Aalborg won 7, Esbjerg won 9, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Esbjerg leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 23 meetings. A combined 56 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.43 per match (28 for the home side, 28 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 12 matches (52%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 10 games (43%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2015.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (23)
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