20 October 2019 at 14:00
Match Summary
FC Copenhagen defeated Esbjerg 3:1. The match was played in Superliga 2019. Goals were scored by M. Santos 21′, M. Santos 64′, P. Soteriou 86′, Y. Yakovenko 90′. 2 yellow cards were shown. FC Copenhagen had 52% possession while Esbjerg held 48%. FC Copenhagen had 8 shots (4 on target) compared to 15 (1 on target) for Esbjerg. FC Copenhagen made 3 substitutions, Esbjerg made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between FC Copenhagen and Esbjerg — 4 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Zeca
assist: V. Fischer
Match Statistics
FC Copenhagen had 52% possession against Esbjerg's 48%. FC Copenhagen registered 8 shots (4 on target) while Esbjerg managed 15 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 4–7. Fouls committed: 8–5.
Lineups
FC Copenhagen lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under S. Solbakken, while Esbjerg deployed a 4-2-3-1 under C. Nørgaard.
Defensive Solidity
FC Copenhagen deploy 4 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
FC Copenhagen field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Esbjerg'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
FC Copenhagen start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 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: S. Solbakken
Substitutes
Coach: C. Nørgaard
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, FC Copenhagen have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Esbjerg show 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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FC Copenhagen vs Esbjerg Head to Head Results
FC Copenhagen and Esbjerg have met 23 times — FC Copenhagen won 15, Esbjerg won 3, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. FC Copenhagen leads the head-to-head with 15 victories from 23 meetings. A combined 66 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.87 per match (44 for the home side, 22 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 13 matches (57%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 games (52%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2019.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (23)
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