28 July 2018 at 14:00
Match Summary
FC Midtjylland defeated Esbjerg 3:1. The match was played in Superliga 2018. Goals were scored by G. Wikheim 15′, J. Poulsen 34′ (pen.), L. Parunashvili 45′, O. Frank 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. FC Midtjylland had 42% possession while Esbjerg held 58%. FC Midtjylland had 13 shots (8 on target) compared to 6 (2 on target) for Esbjerg. FC Midtjylland made 3 substitutions, Esbjerg made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between FC Midtjylland and Esbjerg — 4 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: J. Poulsen
Penalty
assist: A. Okosun
Match Statistics
FC Midtjylland had 42% possession against Esbjerg's 58%. FC Midtjylland registered 13 shots (8 on target) while Esbjerg managed 6 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 3–8. Fouls committed: 16–17.
Lineups
FC Midtjylland lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under J. Thorup, while Esbjerg deployed a 4-3-3 under John Lammers.
Defensive Solidity
FC Midtjylland deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Esbjerg's 2-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 Midtjylland field 3 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 Midtjylland 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: J. Thorup
Substitutes
Coach: John Lammers
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, FC Midtjylland 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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FC Midtjylland vs Esbjerg Head to Head Results
FC Midtjylland and Esbjerg have met 22 times — FC Midtjylland won 12, Esbjerg won 3, 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 (41 for the home side, 24 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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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (22)
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