6 October 2019 at 10:00
Match Summary
Sonderjyske defeated Esbjerg 2:1. The match was played in Superliga 2019. Goals were scored by M. Lieder 59′, S. Gartenmann 63′, Y. Yakovenko 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Esbjerg had 52% possession while Sonderjyske held 48%. Esbjerg had 11 shots (2 on target) compared to 12 (2 on target) for Sonderjyske. Esbjerg made 3 substitutions, Sonderjyske made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Esbjerg and Sonderjyske — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: R. Hassan
assist: J. Lauridsen
Match Statistics
Esbjerg had 52% possession against Sonderjyske's 48%. Esbjerg registered 11 shots (2 on target) while Sonderjyske managed 12 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 1–5. Fouls committed: 11–11.
Lineups
Esbjerg lined up in a 4-5-1 formation under C. Nørgaard, while Sonderjyske deployed a 4-1-4-1 under G. Riddersholm.
Defensive Solidity
Esbjerg deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Sonderjyske'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 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Sonderjyske'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 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Sonderjyske 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. Nørgaard
Substitutes
Coach: G. Riddersholm
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Esbjerg have recorded 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 defeats. Sonderjyske show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Esbjerg vs Sonderjyske Head to Head Results
Esbjerg and Sonderjyske have met 20 times — Esbjerg won 4, Sonderjyske won 12, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Sonderjyske leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 20 meetings. A combined 57 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.85 per match (23 for the home side, 34 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 13 matches (65%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 games (60%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Sonderjyske are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2023.
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Recent Meetings (20)
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