27 November 2016 at 15:00
Match Summary
Esbjerg and FC Nordsjaelland drew 2:2. The match was played in Superliga 2016. Goals were scored by M. Ingvartsen 12′, R. Söder 49′, E. Asante 78′, B. McGrath 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Esbjerg had 55% possession while FC Nordsjaelland held 45%. Esbjerg had 8 shots (6 on target) compared to 10 (7 on target) for FC Nordsjaelland. Esbjerg made 2 substitutions, FC Nordsjaelland made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Esbjerg and FC Nordsjaelland — 4 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Esbjerg had 55% possession against FC Nordsjaelland's 45%. Esbjerg registered 8 shots (6 on target) while FC Nordsjaelland managed 10 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 5–8. Fouls committed: 7–16.
Lineups
Esbjerg lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under C. Todd, while FC Nordsjaelland deployed a 4-3-3 under K. Hjulmand.
Defensive Solidity
Esbjerg deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against FC Nordsjaelland'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
Esbjerg field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus FC Nordsjaelland'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
Esbjerg start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for FC Nordsjaelland 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. Hjulmand
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Esbjerg have recorded 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 defeats. FC Nordsjaelland show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Esbjerg vs FC Nordsjaelland Head to Head Results
Esbjerg and FC Nordsjaelland have met 19 times — Esbjerg won 9, FC Nordsjaelland won 6, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Esbjerg leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 19 meetings. A combined 44 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.32 per match (24 for the home side, 20 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (42%). 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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