1st Division
Esbjerg vs HB Køge
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 14:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Blue Water Arena
Esbjerg vs HB Køge Prediction & Stats - 1st Division 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Esbjerg vs HB Køge carries real history into this round of the 1st Division.
The two sides meet on 12/09 (Saturday) at Blue Water Arena, 14:00 (UK time).
Read the Esbjerg vs HB Køge prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Esbjerg vs HB Køge
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Esbjerg vs HB Køge call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 10-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Esbjerg the side to beat, with roughly 49% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all 1st Division odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Esbjerg Preview
Esbjerg reach this fixture 7 match into their 1st Division. Here is where Esbjerg stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 5 lost
0.57 points per game
8 scored, at 1.14 a game
14 conceded, at 2 a game
Esbjerg, season-wide
3 won, 1 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Muamer Brajanac, 3 goals
Most assists: Lucas Skjoldborg From, 2 assists
Recent results — Esbjerg
05/09/2026 08:00
30/08/2026 09:00
25/08/2026 13:00
21/08/2026 12:00
15/08/2026 08:00
HB Køge: how they are travelling
HB Køge come in 7 matches into their 1st Division.
Here is what HB Køge have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 3 drawn, 4 lost
0.43 points per game
4 scored, at 0.57 a game
13 conceded, at 1.86 a game
HB Køge, season-wide
0 won, 3 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Gabriel Larsen, 1 goals
Most assists: Marcel Rømer, 0 assists
Recent results — HB Køge
04/09/2026 13:00
29/08/2026 08:00
23/08/2026 07:00
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 08:00
The head-to-head favours Esbjerg
Recent meetings have tended to go Esbjerg's way against HB Køge.
From 15 match(es):
Esbjerg: 9 win(s)
HB Køge: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 3
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Esbjerg vs HB Køge prediction.
Form comparison Esbjerg vs HB Køge
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Esbjerg
Denmark - 1st Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
L
L
|
0.57 |
| Home |
L
L
D
|
0.33 |
| Away |
L
L
L
W
|
0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.14 | 2.33 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 0.67 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.67 | 2.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 67% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.36 | 1.53 |
|
xGA
|
1.94 | 1.67 | 2.14 |
Away Team
HB Køge
Denmark - 1st Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
D
L
L
|
0.43 |
| Home |
D
D
L
L
|
0.5 |
| Away |
D
L
L
|
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 2.5 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 0.57 | 0.75 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 1.86 | 1.75 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 57% | 50% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.81 | 1.11 |
|
xGA
|
1.77 | 1.76 | 1.79 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Esbjerg vs HB Køge
Match: Esbjerg vs HB Køge
Competition: 1st Division
Date: Saturday, 12/09/2026
Kick-off: 14:00 (UK time)
Venue: Blue Water Arena
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Stats
The statistics for Esbjerg vs HB Køge that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.33
League: 2.79
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 64%
Over 1.5+
84%
League: 81%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 55%
Cards
2.66
League: 3.26
Corners
9.67
League: 10.36
Home Team
Esbjerg
Denmark - 1st Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
L
L
|
0.57 |
| Home |
L
L
D
|
0.33 |
| Away |
L
L
L
W
|
0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.14 | 2.33 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 0.67 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.67 | 2.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 67% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.36 | 1.53 |
|
xGA
|
1.94 | 1.67 | 2.14 |
Away Team
HB Køge
Denmark - 1st Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
D
L
L
|
0.43 |
| Home |
D
D
L
L
|
0.5 |
| Away |
D
L
L
|
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 2.5 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 0.57 | 0.75 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 1.86 | 1.75 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 57% | 50% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.81 | 1.11 |
|
xGA
|
1.77 | 1.76 | 1.79 |
Corners
11.42 / Match
+29% Corners / Match
Esbjerg received +29% more corners than HB Køge in the 1st Division
8.86 / Match
Fredericia
(0)
Vendsyssel
(5)
Vejle
(6)
Hobro
(5)
Hvidovre
(3)
Hillerød
(2)
Kolding IF
(5)(5)
Hillerød
(4)
AaB
(4)
Kolding IF
(4)
Hvidovre
(5)
Aarhus Fremad W
(10)
Vejle
(5)
Fredericia
Cards
1.14 / Match
+25% Cards / Match
HB Køge received +25% more cards than Esbjerg in the 1st Division
1.43 / Match
Fredericia
(0)
Vendsyssel
(1)
Vejle
(0)
Hobro
(1)
Hvidovre
(2)
Hillerød
(0)
Kolding IF
(2)(3)
Hillerød
(2)
AaB
(2)
Kolding IF
(1)
Hvidovre
(1)
Aarhus Fremad W
(0)
Vejle
(1)
Fredericia
Goals Scored
1.14 / Match
+100%
Esbjerg is +100% better in terms of goals scored
0.57 / Match
Fredericia
(0)
Vendsyssel
(0)
Vejle
(2)
Hobro
(1)
Hvidovre
(1)
Hillerød
(3)
Kolding IF
(1)(1)
Hillerød
(0)
AaB
(2)
Kolding IF
(0)
Hvidovre
(1)
Aarhus Fremad W
(0)
Vejle
(0)
Fredericia
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+7%
Esbjerg condeded +7% more goals than HB Køge
1.86 / Match
Fredericia
(1)
Vendsyssel
(2)
Vejle
(4)
Hobro
(2)
Hvidovre
(2)
Hillerød
(2)
Kolding IF
(1)(1)
Hillerød
(0)
AaB
(2)
Kolding IF
(2)
Hvidovre
(3)
Aarhus Fremad W
(2)
Vejle
(3)
Fredericia
1st Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vejle
|
7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 2.43 |
| 2 |
Hvidovre
|
7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 2.43 |
| 3 |
Fredericia
|
7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 1.71 |
| 4 |
Aarhus Fremad W
|
7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 1.71 |
| 5 |
Hobro
|
7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 12 | 1.71 |
| 6 |
AaB
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 1.57 |
| 7 |
Vendsyssel
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 8 | 1.14 |
| 8 |
AB W
|
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 6 | 0.86 |
| 9 |
Kolding IF
|
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 6 | 0.86 |
| 10 |
Hillerød
|
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 13 | -2 | 5 | 0.71 |
| 11 |
Esbjerg
|
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 4 | 0.57 |
| 12 |
HB Køge
|
7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 3 | 0.43 |
Odds
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