25 October 2019 at 17:00
Match Summary
FC Midtjylland defeated Esbjerg 2:1. The match was played in Superliga 2019. Goals were scored by Y. Yakovenko 56′, M. Anderson 67′, A. Scholz 73′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Esbjerg had 37% possession while FC Midtjylland held 63%. Esbjerg had 7 shots (3 on target) compared to 15 (4 on target) for FC Midtjylland. Esbjerg made 3 substitutions, FC Midtjylland made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Esbjerg and FC Midtjylland — 3 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: J. Kauko
assist: A. Mabil
assist: E. Marcondes
Match Statistics
Esbjerg had 37% possession against FC Midtjylland's 63%. Esbjerg registered 7 shots (3 on target) while FC Midtjylland managed 15 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 5–6. Fouls committed: 14–5.
Lineups
Esbjerg lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under C. Nørgaard, while FC Midtjylland deployed a 4-2-3-1 under B. Priske.
Defensive Solidity
Esbjerg deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against FC Midtjylland'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 FC Midtjylland'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 FC Midtjylland 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: B. Priske
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Esbjerg have recorded 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 defeats. FC Midtjylland show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Esbjerg vs FC Midtjylland Head to Head Results
Esbjerg and FC Midtjylland have met 22 times — Esbjerg won 3, FC Midtjylland won 12, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. FC Midtjylland leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 22 meetings. A combined 66 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (24 for the home side, 42 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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Recent Meetings (22)
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