14 February 2020 at 18:00
Match Summary
Esbjerg defeated FC Copenhagen 1:0. The match was played in Superliga 2019. Goals were scored by R. Austin 45′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Esbjerg had 27% possession while FC Copenhagen held 73%. Esbjerg had 7 shots (3 on target) compared to 11 (2 on target) for FC Copenhagen. Esbjerg made 3 substitutions, FC Copenhagen made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Esbjerg and FC Copenhagen — 1 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: R. Kurzawa
Match Statistics
Esbjerg had 27% possession against FC Copenhagen's 73%. Esbjerg registered 7 shots (3 on target) while FC Copenhagen managed 11 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 7–8. Fouls committed: 18–10.
Lineups
Esbjerg lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under L. Olsen, while FC Copenhagen deployed a 4-4-2 under S. Solbakken.
Defensive Solidity
Esbjerg deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against FC Copenhagen'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 3 midfielders averaging —, versus FC Copenhagen'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
Esbjerg start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for FC Copenhagen 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: L. Olsen
Substitutes
Coach: S. Solbakken
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Esbjerg have recorded 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 defeats. FC Copenhagen show 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Esbjerg vs FC Copenhagen Head to Head Results
Esbjerg and FC Copenhagen have met 23 times — Esbjerg won 2, FC Copenhagen won 16, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. FC Copenhagen leads the head-to-head with 16 victories from 23 meetings. A combined 69 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (22 for the home side, 47 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 14 matches (61%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 13 games (57%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. FC Copenhagen are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2019.
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Recent Meetings (23)
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