1st Division
Esbjerg vs Vendsyssel
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 - 14:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Blue Water Arena
Esbjerg vs Vendsyssel Prediction & Stats - 1st Division 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Esbjerg vs Vendsyssel carries real history into this round of the 1st Division.
The two sides meet on 30/08 (Sunday) at Blue Water Arena, 14:00 (UK time).
Read the Esbjerg vs Vendsyssel prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Esbjerg vs Vendsyssel
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Esbjerg vs Vendsyssel call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Esbjerg or Draw
Last updated on 29-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Esbjerg the side to beat, with roughly 43% 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 5 match into their 1st Division. Here is where Esbjerg stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost
0.8 points per game
8 scored, at 1.6 a game
11 conceded, at 2.2 a game
Esbjerg, season-wide
3 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Muamer Brajanac, 3 goals
Most assists: Sander Eng Strand, 2 assists
Recent results — Esbjerg
25/08/2026 13:00
21/08/2026 12:00
15/08/2026 08:00
09/08/2026 07:00
06/08/2026 12:00
Vendsyssel: how they are travelling
Vendsyssel come in 5 matches into their 1st Division.
Here is what Vendsyssel have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
5 scored, at 1 a game
8 conceded, at 1.6 a game
Vendsyssel, season-wide
3 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Sebastian Lodberg Oppenhagen, 1 goals
Most assists: Lasse Steffensen, 2 assists
Recent results — Vendsyssel
25/08/2026 12:30
20/08/2026 13:00
16/08/2026 08:00
09/08/2026 09:00
05/08/2026 12:00
The head-to-head favours Vendsyssel
Vendsyssel have generally come out ahead of Esbjerg in their recent meetings.
From 13 match(es):
Vendsyssel: 5 win(s)
Esbjerg: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 5
That trend is worth factoring into the Esbjerg vs Vendsyssel prediction.
Form comparison Esbjerg vs Vendsyssel
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
W
D
|
0.8 |
| Home |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Away |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.8 | 2.5 | 4.67 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2.2 | 1.5 | 2.67 |
| 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
|
1.55 | 1.31 | 1.72 |
|
xGA
|
2.01 | 1.8 | 2.15 |
Away Team
Vendsyssel
Denmark - 1st Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
L
D
|
1 |
| Home |
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Away |
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 2.33 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.67 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.6 | 1.67 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.69 | 0.87 |
|
xGA
|
1.92 | 1.54 | 2.49 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Esbjerg to Win the First Half
With Esbjerg coming into this match in great form and holding the home advantage against Vendsyssel, we see good value in backing them to win the first half.
Since the odds for a full-time win may not be as rewarding, the half-time bet can be a good alternative.
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
There is a significant gap in class and quality between Esbjerg and Vendsyssel, which is all too clear in their recent statistics and performances. But despite this disparity, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
Vendsyssel has shown signs of promise in their past performances, enough to convince us that they can indeed take a point from their much stronger opponents in their upcoming matchup.
Fixture information - Esbjerg vs Vendsyssel
Match: Esbjerg vs Vendsyssel
Competition: 1st Division
Date: Sunday, 30/08/2026
Kick-off: 14:00 (UK time)
Venue: Blue Water Arena
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Stats
The statistics for Esbjerg vs Vendsyssel that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.75
League: 2.93
Both Teams to Score
100%
League: 67%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 83%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 56%
Cards
3.5
League: 3.13
Corners
10
League: 10.6
Home Team
Esbjerg
Denmark - 1st Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
W
D
|
0.8 |
| Home |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Away |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.8 | 2.5 | 4.67 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2.2 | 1.5 | 2.67 |
| 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
|
1.55 | 1.31 | 1.72 |
|
xGA
|
2.01 | 1.8 | 2.15 |
Away Team
Vendsyssel
Denmark - 1st Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
L
D
|
1 |
| Home |
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Away |
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 2.33 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.67 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.6 | 1.67 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.69 | 0.87 |
|
xGA
|
1.92 | 1.54 | 2.49 |
Corners
12.8 / Match
+19% Corners / Match
Esbjerg received +19% more corners than Vendsyssel in the 1st Division
10.8 / Match
Vejle
(6)
Hobro
(5)
Hvidovre
(3)
Hillerød
(2)
Kolding IF
(5)(8)
Hillerød
(4)
AB W
(2)
Fredericia
(5)
Hobro
(8)
Hvidovre
Cards
1 / Match
+160% Cards / Match
Vendsyssel received +160% more cards than Esbjerg in the 1st Division
2.6 / Match
Vejle
(0)
Hobro
(1)
Hvidovre
(2)
Hillerød
(0)
Kolding IF
(2)(1)
Hillerød
(4)
AB W
(1)
Fredericia
(4)
Hobro
(2)
Hvidovre
Goals Scored
1.6 / Match
+60%
Esbjerg is +60% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Vejle
(2)
Hobro
(1)
Hvidovre
(1)
Hillerød
(3)
Kolding IF
(1)(1)
Hillerød
(0)
AB W
(1)
Fredericia
(1)
Hobro
(2)
Hvidovre
Goals Conceded
2.2 / Match
+27%
Esbjerg condeded +27% more goals than Vendsyssel
1.6 / Match
Vejle
(4)
Hobro
(2)
Hvidovre
(2)
Hillerød
(2)
Kolding IF
(1)(0)
Hillerød
(3)
AB W
(1)
Fredericia
(2)
Hobro
(2)
Hvidovre
1st Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vejle
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 2.6 |
| 2 |
Hobro
|
5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 2.4 |
| 3 |
Hvidovre
|
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 2.2 |
| 4 |
Fredericia
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 5 |
Aarhus Fremad W
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 6 |
AaB
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 7 |
AB W
|
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 8 |
Vendsyssel
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 5 | 1 |
| 9 |
Esbjerg
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 10 |
Kolding IF
|
5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 3 | 0.6 |
| 11 |
Hillerød
|
5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 1 | 0.2 |
| 12 |
HB Køge
|
5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 1 | 0.2 |
Odds
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