1st Division
Esbjerg vs Hobro
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 - 13:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Blue Water Arena
Esbjerg vs Hobro Prediction & Stats - 1st Division 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Esbjerg vs Hobro carries real history into this round of the 1st Division.
The two sides meet on 15/08 (Saturday) at Blue Water Arena, 13:00 (UK time).
Read the Esbjerg vs Hobro prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Esbjerg vs Hobro
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Esbjerg vs Hobro call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Hobro
Last updated on 13-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Esbjerg the side to beat, with roughly 48% 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 3 match into their 1st Division. Here is where Esbjerg stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
1.33 points per game
5 scored, at 1.67 a game
5 conceded, at 1.67 a game
Esbjerg, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Julius Lucena, 2 goals
Most assists: Patrick Lindholm Tjørnelund, 1 assists
Recent results — Esbjerg
09/08/2026 07:00
06/08/2026 12:00
01/08/2026 07:00
25/07/2026 09:00
31/05/2026 09:00
Hobro: how they are travelling
Hobro come in 3 matches into their 1st Division.
Here is what Yellow Vikings have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
2 points per game
4 scored, at 1.33 a game
3 conceded, at 1 a game
Yellow Vikings, season-wide
2 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Frederik Dietz Nielsen, 2 goals
Most assists: Mikkel Pedersen, 2 assists
Recent results — Yellow Vikings
08/08/2026 10:00
05/08/2026 12:00
02/08/2026 08:00
26/07/2026 08:00
30/05/2026 09:00
The head-to-head favours Esbjerg
Recent meetings have tended to go Esbjerg's way against Hobro.
From 22 match(es):
Esbjerg: 9 win(s)
Hobro: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 8
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Esbjerg vs Hobro prediction.
Form comparison Esbjerg vs Hobro
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
W
D
|
1.33 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 2 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.34 | 1.78 |
|
xGA
|
2.09 | 2.14 | 2.07 |
Away Team
Hobro
Denmark - 1st Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
|
2 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.28 | 1.16 | 1.53 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.45 | 1.54 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5
Our analysis shows that this match is likely to see many goals.
After reviewing Esbjerg and Hobro’s recent performances, we predict this game will exceed 2.5 total goals. Both teams boast some of the strongest attacks in 1st Division, which makes this a strong betting option.
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
This matchup between Esbjerg and Hobro has all the makings of a hard-fought stalemate, so our top tip for the match is to bet on the draw on the 1X2 market.
Neither side is particularly appealing to bet on to win given their uneven form of late. And we also see great value in the 3.5 odds for a draw, which is hard to pass up.
Fixture information - Esbjerg vs Hobro
Match: Esbjerg vs Hobro
Competition: 1st Division
Date: Saturday, 15/08/2026
Kick-off: 13:00 (UK time)
Venue: Blue Water Arena
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Stats
The statistics for Esbjerg vs HIK that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 3
Both Teams to Score
100%
League: 72%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 83%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 56%
Cards
5
League: 3.06
Corners
8
League: 10.89
Home Team
Esbjerg
Denmark - 1st Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
|
1.33 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 2 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.34 | 1.78 |
|
xGA
|
2.09 | 2.14 | 2.07 |
Away Team
Hobro
Denmark - 1st Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
|
2 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.28 | 1.16 | 1.53 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.45 | 1.54 |
Corners
11.66 / Match
+17% Corners / Match
Esbjerg received +17% more corners than Hobro in the 1st Division
10 / Match
Hvidovre
(3)
Hillerød
(2)
Kolding IF
(5)(2)
AB W
(3)
Vendsyssel
(7)
Aarhus Fremad W
Cards
1.33 / Match
+101% Cards / Match
Hobro received +101% more cards than Esbjerg in the 1st Division
2.67 / Match
Hvidovre
(2)
Hillerød
(0)
Kolding IF
(2)(2)
AB W
(3)
Vendsyssel
(3)
Aarhus Fremad W
Goals Scored
1.67 / Match
+26%
Esbjerg is +26% better in terms of goals scored
1.33 / Match
Hvidovre
(1)
Hillerød
(3)
Kolding IF
(1)(1)
AB W
(2)
Vendsyssel
(1)
Aarhus Fremad W
Goals Conceded
1.67 / Match
+40%
Esbjerg condeded +40% more goals than Hobro
1 / Match
Hvidovre
(2)
Hillerød
(2)
Kolding IF
(1)(0)
AB W
(1)
Vendsyssel
(2)
Aarhus Fremad W
1st Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vejle
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
AaB
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 3 |
Hvidovre
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 4 |
Aarhus Fremad W
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 5 |
Hobro
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Fredericia
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 7 |
Esbjerg
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 8 |
Kolding IF
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 9 |
AB W
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 10 |
Vendsyssel
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 11 |
Hillerød
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
HB Køge
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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