9 September 2016 at 18:15
Match Summary
FC Midtjylland defeated Esbjerg 3:0. The match was played in Superliga 2016. Goals were scored by M. Pusic 77′ (pen.), A. Rømer 84′, J. Borring 87′. 3 yellow cards were shown. FC Midtjylland had 58% possession while Esbjerg held 42%. FC Midtjylland had 23 shots (11 on target) compared to 2 (1 on target) for Esbjerg. FC Midtjylland made 3 substitutions, Esbjerg made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between FC Midtjylland and Esbjerg — 3 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
Match Statistics
FC Midtjylland had 58% possession against Esbjerg's 42%. FC Midtjylland registered 23 shots (11 on target) while Esbjerg managed 2 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 6–0. Fouls committed: 8–8.
Lineups
FC Midtjylland lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation under J. Thorup, while Esbjerg deployed a 4-4-2 under C. Todd.
Defensive Solidity
FC Midtjylland deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Esbjerg's 4-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
FC Midtjylland 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
FC Midtjylland start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 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: J. Thorup
Substitutes
Coach: C. Todd
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, FC Midtjylland 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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FC Midtjylland vs Esbjerg Head to Head Results
FC Midtjylland and Esbjerg have met 22 times — FC Midtjylland won 12, Esbjerg won 3, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. FC Midtjylland leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 22 meetings. A combined 66 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (41 for the home side, 25 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 11 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 13 games (59%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–0 in 2024.
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Recent Meetings (22)
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