Match Summary
Esbjerg and Aalborg drew 1:1. The match was played in Superliga 2019. Goals were scored by Y. Yakovenko 67′, S. Tengstedt 83′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Esbjerg had 34% possession while Aalborg held 66%. Esbjerg had 13 shots (8 on target) compared to 18 (5 on target) for Aalborg. Esbjerg made 2 substitutions, Aalborg made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Esbjerg and Aalborg — 2 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: R. Kurzawa
assist: K. Pallesen
Match Statistics
Esbjerg had 34% possession against Aalborg's 66%. Esbjerg registered 13 shots (8 on target) while Aalborg managed 18 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 3–10. Fouls committed: 14–3.
Lineups
Esbjerg lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under L. Olsen, while Aalborg deployed a 4-3-3 under J. Friis.
Defensive Solidity
Esbjerg deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Aalborg'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 Aalborg's 3 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 3 for Aalborg 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: J. Friis
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Esbjerg have recorded 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 defeats. Aalborg show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Esbjerg vs Aalborg Head to Head Results
Esbjerg and Aalborg have met 23 times — Esbjerg won 9, Aalborg won 8, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Esbjerg leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 23 meetings. A combined 57 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.48 per match (28 for the home side, 29 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 12 matches (52%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 11 games (48%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2015.
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Recent Meetings (23)
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