Esbjerg and HB Køge face each other on Saturday 09.12.2026, at 14:00 (UK Time), in a 1st Division 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Esbjerg's home ground, the Blue Water Arena (Esbjerg Stadion).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Esbjerg fB A/S and HB Køge, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Esbjerg vs HB Køge
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Esbjerg preview
Esbjerg heads into the match with the following record in the 1st Division: in 7 matches, Esbjerg fB A/S secured 1 victories, 1 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 0.57 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Fish's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 21 victories so far.
Esbjerg has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 71 goals, of which 8 were scored in the 1st Division, resulting in an average of 1.14 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Muamer Brajanac, who has found the back of the net 11 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Lucas Skjoldborg From has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, Esbjerg has conceded 14 goals in the 1st Division (an average of 2 per game) and 66 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.4 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
HB Køge preview
HB Køge comes into the game with 7 matches played so far in the 1st Division. They have secured 0 victories, 3 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 0.43 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 10 draws, and 20 losses.
HB Køge's attack has been highly effective, scoring 49 goals during this period. Of that total, 4 were netted in the 1st Division, with an average of 0.57 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.2.
HB Køge's offensive system is led by Alfred Gøthler, the team's top scorer this season. The danish forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Sebastian Larsen. The defender has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 13 goals with an average of 1.86 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 66 goals in 41 matches, averaging 1.61 per match.
Head to head: Esbjerg vs HB Køge
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Esbjerg
Denmark - 1st Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W L L |
0.6 |
| Home | L L D W W |
1.4 |
| Away | L W L L W |
1.2 |
| 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% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 33% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.36 | 1.53 |
|
xGA
|
1.94 | 1.67 | 2.14 |
HB Køge
Denmark - 1st Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D L L |
0.6 |
| Home | D D L L L |
0.4 |
| Away | D L L L L |
0.2 |
| 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% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.81 | 1.11 |
|
xGA
|
1.77 | 1.76 | 1.79 |
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