1 December 2016 at 19:00
Match Summary
Esbjerg defeated Odense 1:0. The match was played in Superliga 2016. Goals were scored by J. Jørgensen 50′ (pen.). 4 yellow cards were shown. Odense had 61% possession while Esbjerg held 39%. Odense had 16 shots (8 on target) compared to 6 (4 on target) for Esbjerg. Odense made 3 substitutions, Esbjerg made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Odense and Esbjerg — 1 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
Match Statistics
Odense had 61% possession against Esbjerg's 39%. Odense registered 16 shots (8 on target) while Esbjerg managed 6 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 6–2. Fouls committed: 9–11.
Lineups
Odense lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under K. Nielsen, while Esbjerg deployed a 4-4-2 under C. Todd.
Defensive Solidity
Odense deploy 1 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
Odense field 6 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
Odense start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 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. Nielsen
Substitutes
Coach: C. Todd
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Odense have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Esbjerg show 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Odense vs Esbjerg Head to Head Results
Odense and Esbjerg have met 26 times — Odense won 14, Esbjerg won 10, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Odense leads the head-to-head with 14 victories from 26 meetings. A combined 85 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.27 per match (48 for the home side, 37 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 14 matches (54%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 17 games (65%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–2 in 2013.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (26)
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