25 September 2016 at 18:00
Match Summary
FC Nordsjaelland defeated Esbjerg 3:0. The match was played in Superliga 2016. Goals were scored by M. Ingvartsen 23′ (pen.), G. Donyoh 34′, M. Ingvartsen 90′. 6 yellow cards were shown. FC Nordsjaelland had 58% possession while Esbjerg held 42%. FC Nordsjaelland had 15 shots (9 on target) compared to 9 (4 on target) for Esbjerg. FC Nordsjaelland made 3 substitutions, Esbjerg made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between FC Nordsjaelland and Esbjerg — 3 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
Match Statistics
FC Nordsjaelland had 58% possession against Esbjerg's 42%. FC Nordsjaelland registered 15 shots (9 on target) while Esbjerg managed 9 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 4–9. Fouls committed: 12–9.
Lineups
FC Nordsjaelland lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under K. Hjulmand, while Esbjerg deployed a 4-4-2 under C. Todd.
Defensive Solidity
FC Nordsjaelland deploy 3 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
FC Nordsjaelland field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Esbjerg'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
FC Nordsjaelland 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: K. Hjulmand
Substitutes
Coach: C. Todd
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, FC Nordsjaelland have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Esbjerg show 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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FC Nordsjaelland vs Esbjerg Head to Head Results
FC Nordsjaelland and Esbjerg have met 19 times — FC Nordsjaelland won 5, Esbjerg won 9, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Esbjerg leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 19 meetings. A combined 45 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.37 per match (19 for the home side, 26 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (47%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 11 games (58%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. FC Nordsjaelland are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2014.
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Recent Meetings (19)
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