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Skive vs Esbjerg

Denmark Denmark

Betano Pokalen
Tue, Aug 25, 2026
VS
05:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

A one-off knockout match in the Betano Pokalen. Neither defense has been convincing lately, which should mean goals. Esbjerg have shipped 1.39 goals a game lately, while Skive have conceded 1.44 and scored 1.5. Past meetings favor Esbjerg slightly — 1-2-2 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Apr 6, 2024, ending 2:0. The numbers (1.44 xG vs 1.81) point toward Esbjerg. AI goal market prediction: Over 2.5, BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

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

51%
Skive
15%
Draws
34%
Esbjerg
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Skive

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

34% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Esbjerg come out ahead of Skive on wins alone.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 44%.
  • Esbjerg arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Esbjerg, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • 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 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.6%
Skive Clean Sheet 11%
Esbjerg Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Skive Esbjerg
Matches Played 32 33
Wins 11 14
Draws 11 8
Losses 10 11
Goals Scored 1.5 1.85
Goals Conceded 1.44 1.39
Expected Goals (xG) 1.44 1.81
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 6, 2024 2nd Division
Esbjerg vs Skive
2:0
Aug 4, 2023 2nd Division
Skive vs Esbjerg
1:4
Feb 18, 2023 Club Friendly
Skive vs Esbjerg
1:1
Nov 18, 2022 2nd Division
Skive vs Esbjerg
2:1
Aug 14, 2022 2nd Division
Esbjerg vs Skive
0:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Skive 35 / 100
Esbjerg 20 / 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
Skive Esbjerg

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

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

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Skive's goal record stands at 75% scoring rate across 32 recent games.

Esbjerg's defensive record shows goals conceded in 79% of 33 matches.

H2H data points to 2.40 goals as a typical output.

Skive has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Skive VS Esbjerg
1.63 Goals Scored 1.75
1.88 Goals Conceded 1.25
75% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 50%
63% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Skive

(Home)
21 Aug
Thisted FC
0 : 1
Skive
14 Aug
Skive
0 : 2
Fremad Amager
08 Aug
Skive
2 : 3
Nykobing
05 Aug
Odder
2 : 3
Skive
01 Aug
Brabrand
1 : 3
Skive
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Esbjerg

(Away)
21 Aug
Vejle
4 : 2
Esbjerg
15 Aug
Esbjerg
1 : 2
Hobro
09 Aug
Hvidovre IF
2 : 1
Esbjerg
06 Aug
Bogense
0 : 6
Esbjerg
01 Aug
Hillerod
2 : 3
Esbjerg
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/64-finals
Aabybro 1
Thisted FC 9
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Sonderjyske -
Tarup-Paarup 0
Vejle 3
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Silkeborg -
Lyseng 3
Vejgaard 2
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Horsens -
Viby 0
ASA Aarhus 1
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Randers FC -
SfB-Oure 0
Fredericia 6
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Kjellerup 0
Bronderslev 1
Glamsbjerg 0
Kolding IF 8
KRFK 6
Skanderborg 0
Aarhus Black Vipers 0
Brabrand 3
Vatanspor 4
Norresundby 1
Holstebro 1
Aalborg 3
Odder 2
Skive 3
Bogense 0
Esbjerg 6
Hedensted 0
Marienlyst 5
Tst Fodbold 1
VSK Aarhus 6
Munkebo BK 3
Morud 2
Kolding BK 0
Naesby 3
Aalborg KFUM 1
Fuglebakken 3
Hobro 0
Vendsyssel FF 4
Varde 1
OKS Odense 2
Bredballe 0
Middelfart 2
Aabenraa 0
Saedding/Guldager IF 2
Ringkobing 0
Aarhus Fremad 4
Vigerslev 0
Skovshoved 1
Frederiksholm 1
Tarnby FF 8
Gentofte-Vangede 0
Avarta 2
Vaeggerlose 0
Hillerod 12
Frederiksberg Alliancen 2000 1
Fremad Amager 0
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Boldklubben FIX 1
Frederikssund 3
Slagelse 0
Sundby 4
Maribo BK 0
Skjold 6
Brondby Strand 1
Espergaerde 7
Bronshoj 1
Koge 0
Holbaek 1
AB Copenhagen 2
Vallensbaek 1
Helsingor 4
IF Foroyar 0
Horsholm-Usserod 2
Nykobing 2
Boldklubben 1893 0
Naestved IF 1
Hvidovre IF 0
Sydkysten 3
Ishoj IF 1
Ringsted 0
BK Frem 1
Birkerod 2
Allerod 4
Koge Nord 1
Vanlose 4
Vaerlose 0
Saby 2
Handelsstandens Boldklub 0
Roskilde 5
Bornholm 4
Nakskov 1
Rudersdal 1
Hellerup 5
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Randers FC 4
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Nykobing 2
Naestved IF 1
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