1st Division
Vejle vs Esbjerg
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 - 17:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Vejle Stadion
Vejle vs Esbjerg Prediction & Stats - 1st Division 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Vejle vs Esbjerg carries real history into this round of the 1st Division.
The two sides meet on 21/08 (Friday) at Vejle Stadion, 17:00 (UK time).
Read the Vejle vs Esbjerg prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Vejle vs Esbjerg
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Vejle vs Esbjerg call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Vejle or Draw
Last updated on 19-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Vejle the side to beat, with roughly 57% 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.
Vejle Preview
Vejle reach this fixture 4 match into their 1st Division. Here is where De Røde stand:
In this competition
3 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2.5 points per game
12 scored, at 3 a game
8 conceded, at 2 a game
De Røde, season-wide
4 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Tobias Bach, 4 goals
Most assists: Wahidullah Faghir, 2 assists
Recent results — Vejle
14/08/2026 13:00
09/08/2026 08:00
05/08/2026 12:30
31/07/2026 13:00
24/07/2026 12:00
Esbjerg: how they are travelling
Esbjerg come in 4 matches into their 1st Division.
Here is what Esbjerg have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
6 scored, at 1.5 a game
7 conceded, at 1.75 a game
Esbjerg, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Lucas Skjoldborg From, 2 goals
Most assists: Patrick Lindholm Tjørnelund, 1 assists
Recent results — Esbjerg
15/08/2026 08:00
09/08/2026 07:00
06/08/2026 12:00
01/08/2026 07:00
25/07/2026 09:00
The head-to-head favours Vejle
Recent meetings have tended to go Vejle's way against Esbjerg.
From 5 match(es):
Vejle: 3 win(s)
Esbjerg: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 0
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Vejle vs Esbjerg prediction.
Form comparison Vejle vs Esbjerg
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Vejle
Denmark - 1st Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
D
|
2.5 |
| Home |
W
D
|
2 |
| Away |
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 5 | 6.5 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 3 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.3 | 2.73 | 1.87 |
|
xGA
|
1.57 | 1.67 | 1.48 |
Away Team
Esbjerg
Denmark - 1st Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
D
|
1 |
| Home |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Away |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1.5 | 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
|
1.54 | 1.31 | 1.78 |
|
xGA
|
1.93 | 1.8 | 2.07 |
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 - Vejle vs Esbjerg
Match: Vejle vs Esbjerg
Competition: 1st Division
Date: Friday, 21/08/2026
Kick-off: 17:00 (UK time)
Venue: Vejle Stadion
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Stats
The statistics for Jyllands Rubin vs Esbjerg that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
5.25
League: 3
Both Teams to Score
100%
League: 67%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 88%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 57%
Cards
3
League: 3.08
Corners
9
League: 10.75
Home Team
Vejle
Denmark - 1st Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
D
|
2.5 |
| Home |
W
D
|
2 |
| Away |
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 5 | 6.5 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 3 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.3 | 2.73 | 1.87 |
|
xGA
|
1.57 | 1.67 | 1.48 |
Away Team
Esbjerg
Denmark - 1st Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
D
|
1 |
| Home |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Away |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1.5 | 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
|
1.54 | 1.31 | 1.78 |
|
xGA
|
1.93 | 1.8 | 2.07 |
Corners
10.5 / Match
+29% Corners / Match
Esbjerg received +29% more corners than Vejle in the 1st Division
13.5 / Match
Kolding IF
(2)
Hillerød
(8)
HB Køge
(4)
AB W
(5)(5)
Hobro
(3)
Hvidovre
(2)
Hillerød
(5)
Kolding IF
Cards
1 / Match
+25% Cards / Match
Esbjerg received +25% more cards than Vejle in the 1st Division
1.25 / Match
Kolding IF
(0)
Hillerød
(2)
HB Køge
(0)
AB W
(2)(1)
Hobro
(2)
Hvidovre
(0)
Hillerød
(2)
Kolding IF
Goals Scored
3 / Match
+100%
Vejle is +100% better in terms of goals scored
1.5 / Match
Kolding IF
(3)
Hillerød
(5)
HB Køge
(2)
AB W
(2)(1)
Hobro
(1)
Hvidovre
(3)
Hillerød
(1)
Kolding IF
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+13%
Vejle condeded +13% more goals than Esbjerg
1.75 / Match
Kolding IF
(2)
Hillerød
(4)
HB Køge
(0)
AB W
(2)(2)
Hobro
(2)
Hvidovre
(2)
Hillerød
(1)
Kolding IF
1st Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hvidovre
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 2 |
Vejle
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 3 |
Hobro
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 2.25 |
| 4 |
Fredericia
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| 5 |
Aarhus Fremad W
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
AaB
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 7 |
AB W
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 8 |
Esbjerg
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 4 | 1 |
| 9 |
Kolding IF
|
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 10 |
Vendsyssel
|
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 11 |
Hillerød
|
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 1 | 0.25 |
| 12 |
HB Køge
|
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | -9 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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