Vejle vs Esbjerg | Prediction | 1st Division | 21/08
Denmark - 1st Division
Vejle and Esbjerg face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 1st Division season. The game takes place at Vejle Stadion on Friday, 21/08/2026, at 17:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Vejle Boldklub A/S vs Esbjerg fB A/S, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Vejle vs Esbjerg
The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:
BTTS - Yes
Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.50
Confidence
76%
Last updated: 21-08-2026
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Our prediction is: Vejle to win the 1st half
Vejle has been a strong home team overall this season, and the statistics point to them being particularly quick to pounce in the opening 45 minutes. Whether that aggressive mentality is due to the energy of the home crowd or an intentional plan on the part of the manager, it has proven to be very effective.
We foresee that plan paying off once again in their match against Esbjerg, so our top tip is for Vejle to win the first half.
Our prediction is: Both teams to score
Our betting recommendation for this game is for the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market. The reason: this matchup has all the ingredients to be action-packed. With that, the odds offered by betting platforms are attractive, and this is the typical opportunity that cannot go unnoticed.
So let's hope that Vejle and Esbjerg both find the back of the net.
The Reds preview
Vejle comes into the match having played 4 games in the 1st Division so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 10 draws, and 19 losses.
Vejle's attack has scored 66 goals during this period. Out of this total, 12 goals were scored in the 1st Division, averaging 3 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.57.
The offence system of Vejle is led by Christian Gammelgaard as the top scorer of the season. The danish forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Christian Gammelgaard, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 74 goals conceded in 42 matches, resulting in an average of 1.76.
- 17/10/2026AaBVejleW0117/10/20261st DivisionAaB
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Vejle0 - 1W - 09/10/2026VejleHvidovreL1209/10/20261st DivisionVejle
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Hvidovre1 - 2L - 20/09/2026FredericiaVejleD2220/09/20261st DivisionFredericia
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Vejle2 - 2D - 17/09/2026VejleBrondbyL1217/09/2026Danish CupVejle
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Brondby1 - 2L - 11/09/2026HobroVejleD0011/09/20261st DivisionHobro
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Vejle0 - 0D
The Fish preview
On the other hand, Esbjerg comes into the match having played 4 games in the 1st Division so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 20 wins, 9 draws, and 14 losses.
Esbjerg's attack has scored 64 goals during this period. Out of this total, 6 goals were scored in the 1st Division, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.49.
The offence system of Esbjerg is led by Muamer Brajanac as the top scorer of the season. The danish forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Lucas Skjoldborg From, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 1.75 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 58 goals conceded in 43 matches, resulting in an average of 1.35.
- 16/10/2026Aarhus FremadEsbjergD0016/10/20261st DivisionAarhus Fremad
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Esbjerg0 - 0D - 10/10/2026EsbjergAaBD3310/10/20261st DivisionEsbjerg
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AaB3 - 3D - 19/09/2026ABEsbjergL3019/09/20261st DivisionAB
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Esbjerg3 - 0L - 15/09/2026HIKEsbjergW0515/09/2026Danish CupHIK
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Esbjerg0 - 5W - 12/09/2026EsbjergHB KøgeD2212/09/20261st DivisionEsbjerg
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HB Køge2 - 2D
Head to head: Vejle vs Esbjerg
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Vejle
Home
Esbjerg
Away
Points & Results
- PPG2.501
- 75%Wins25%
- 25%First to Score50%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game31.50
- Conceded/game21.75
- xG2.301.54
- xGA1.571.93
Trends
- 75%Both Score100%
- 25%Clean Sheet0%
- 0%Failed to Score0%
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