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Esbjerg vs Kolding IF

Denmark Denmark

1st Division 2025/2026 Blue Water Arena, Esbjerg
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Match Events

20'
Sub
Nedic N. In: Moller F.
Out: Nedic N.
22' Event
Brajanac M.
43'
Hollsberg H.

AI Match Summary

Esbjerg in this 1st Division 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 3-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Esbjerg.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

41%
Esbjerg
30%
Draws
29%
Kolding IF
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Esbjerg

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

41% / Low Confidence
  • Esbjerg have won more games recently than Kolding IF.
  • Win probability leans Esbjerg's way, sitting at 60%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 50%
Over 4.5 Goals 23%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Esbjerg Clean Sheet 10%
Kolding IF Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Esbjerg Kolding IF
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 12 8
Draws 8 8
Losses 10 14
Goals Scored 1.93 1.47
Goals Conceded 1.37 1.27
Expected Goals (xG) 1.81 2.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 25, 2026 1st Division
Esbjerg vs Kolding IF
1:1
May 9, 2026 1st Division
Esbjerg vs Kolding IF
3:0
Apr 3, 2026 1st Division
Kolding IF vs Esbjerg
1:1
Jan 17, 2026 Club Friendly
Esbjerg vs Kolding IF
4:4
Oct 4, 2025 1st Division
Kolding IF vs Esbjerg
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Esbjerg Compare

Top Goalscorer Brajanac M.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Lucena J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.39
Avg xA / game 0.91

Kolding IF Compare

Avg xG / game 1.99
Avg xA / game 1.22

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Esbjerg 56 / 100
Kolding IF 18 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Esbjerg Kolding IF

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Esbjerg Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Games between these two average 3.60 goals.

Esbjerg's goal record stands at 77% scoring rate across 30 recent games.

Kolding IF let in goals in 77% of their last 30 matches.

Solid form: Esbjerg remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Esbjerg VS Kolding IF
2.13 Goals Scored 2.63
1.75 Goals Conceded 1.5
88% Over 1.5 100%
75% Over 2.5 88%
50% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Esbjerg

(Home)
15 Sept
Hellerup
0 : 5
Esbjerg
12 Sept
Esbjerg
2 : 2
Koge
05 Sept
Fredericia
1 : 0
Esbjerg
30 Aug
Esbjerg
0 : 2
Vendsyssel FF
25 Aug
Skive
1 : 5
Esbjerg
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Kolding IF

(Away)
18 Sept
Kolding IF
1 : 1
Hillerod
12 Sept
Kolding IF
0 : 0
Fredericia
09 Sept
Kolding IF
1 : 2
Odense
06 Sept
Aarhus Fremad
2 : 1
Kolding IF
29 Aug
Kolding IF
2 : 1
AB Copenhagen
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Lyngby 32 18 6 8 69:36 60
2 Horsens 32 15 9 8 42:27 54
3 Esbjerg 32 15 7 10 45:43 52
4 Hillerod 32 13 11 8 42:43 50
5 Hvidovre IF 32 11 13 8 43:39 46
6 Kolding IF 32 10 8 14 37:40 38
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