1 October 2016 at 14:00
Match Summary
AC Horsens defeated Esbjerg 1:0. The match was played in Superliga 2016. Goals were scored by K. Finnbogason 80′. 1 yellow cards were shown. AC Horsens had 42% possession while Esbjerg held 58%. AC Horsens had 9 shots (5 on target) compared to 11 (3 on target) for Esbjerg. AC Horsens made 3 substitutions, Esbjerg made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between AC Horsens and Esbjerg — 1 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
AC Horsens had 42% possession against Esbjerg's 58%. AC Horsens registered 9 shots (5 on target) while Esbjerg managed 11 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 9–8. Fouls committed: 10–11.
Lineups
AC Horsens lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under B. Henriksen, while Esbjerg deployed a 4-4-2 under C. Todd.
Defensive Solidity
AC Horsens deploy 2 defenders rated — on average, against Esbjerg's 5-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
AC Horsens field 7 midfielders averaging —, versus Esbjerg'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
AC Horsens start 1 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: B. Henriksen
Substitutes
Coach: C. Todd
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, AC Horsens 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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AC Horsens vs Esbjerg Head to Head Results
AC Horsens and Esbjerg have met 23 times — AC Horsens won 8, Esbjerg won 6, with 9 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. AC Horsens leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 23 meetings. A combined 46 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (21 for the home side, 25 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (43%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (35%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–7 in 2014.
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Recent Meetings (23)
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