22 August 2016 at 17:00
Match Summary
Esbjerg defeated Odense 3:2. The match was played in Superliga 2016. Goals were scored by R. Festersen 12′, J. Andersen 31′, M. Hvilsom 50′, J. Edmundsson 53′, B. Paulsen 76′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Esbjerg had 51% possession while Odense held 49%. Esbjerg had 10 shots (6 on target) compared to 10 (4 on target) for Odense. Esbjerg made 2 substitutions, Odense made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Esbjerg and Odense — 5 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Esbjerg had 51% possession against Odense's 49%. Esbjerg registered 10 shots (6 on target) while Odense managed 10 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 4–6. Fouls committed: 13–7.
Lineups
Esbjerg lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under C. Todd, while Odense deployed a 4-4-2 under K. Nielsen.
Defensive Solidity
Esbjerg deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Odense's 0-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 6 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 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 4 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: C. Todd
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 10, Odense won 14, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Odense leads the head-to-head with 14 victories from 26 meetings. A combined 81 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.12 per match (35 for the home side, 46 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 13 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 16 games (62%), 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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