24 October 2016 at 17:00
Match Summary
FC Midtjylland defeated Esbjerg 3:1. The match was played in Superliga 2016. Goals were scored by A. Mabil 24′, J. Borring 26′, J. Poulsen 62′, M. Duelund 64′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Esbjerg had 46% possession while FC Midtjylland held 54%. Esbjerg had 7 shots (4 on target) compared to 12 (7 on target) for FC Midtjylland. Esbjerg made 1 substitutions, FC Midtjylland made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Esbjerg and FC Midtjylland — 4 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Esbjerg had 46% possession against FC Midtjylland's 54%. Esbjerg registered 7 shots (4 on target) while FC Midtjylland managed 12 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 4–6. Fouls committed: 11–12.
Lineups
Esbjerg lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under C. Todd, while FC Midtjylland deployed a 4-1-4-1 under J. Thorup.
Defensive Solidity
Esbjerg deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against FC Midtjylland'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
Esbjerg field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus FC Midtjylland'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
Esbjerg start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for FC Midtjylland 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: J. Thorup
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Esbjerg have recorded 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 defeats. FC Midtjylland show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Esbjerg vs FC Midtjylland Head to Head Results
Esbjerg and FC Midtjylland have met 22 times — Esbjerg won 3, FC Midtjylland won 12, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. FC Midtjylland leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 22 meetings. A combined 65 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.95 per match (24 for the home side, 41 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (45%). 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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