Esbjerg vs Vendsyssel FF: prediction and stats
1. DivisionRegular Season - 6Kick-off on August 30, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Blue Water Arena, Esbjerg
The Footlab model makes Esbjerg the favourite at 37%, against 27% for a draw and 37% for Vendsyssel FF. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Esbjerg vs Vendsyssel FF?
A very open match: only 8 Elo points separate Esbjerg (1,835) and Vendsyssel FF (1,842).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Esbjerg have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Vendsyssel FF have 9, 2 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Vejle(away) | 2-4 | 1. Division |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Hobro(home) | 1-2 | 1. Division |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Hvidovre(away) | 1-2 | 1. Division |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Bogense(away) | 6-0 | DBU Pokalen |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Hillerød(away) | 3-2 | 1. Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Hillerød(home) | 1-0 | 1. Division |
| Aug 16, 2026 | AB Copenhagen(home) | 0-3 | 1. Division |
| Aug 9, 2026 | FC Fredericia(away) | 1-1 | 1. Division |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Hobro(away) | 4-0 | DBU Pokalen |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Hobro(home) | 1-2 | 1. Division |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Esbjerg win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 Vendsyssel FF win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | Esbjerg 0-1 Vendsyssel FF | Friendlies Clubs |
| Dec 1, 2024 | Vendsyssel FF 2-0 Esbjerg | 1. Division |
| Aug 17, 2024 | Esbjerg 3-1 Vendsyssel FF | 1. Division |
| May 15, 2022 | Esbjerg 2-2 Vendsyssel FF | 1. Division |
| Apr 17, 2022 | Vendsyssel FF 0-0 Esbjerg | 1. Division |
| Mar 6, 2022 | Vendsyssel FF 1-0 Esbjerg | 1. Division |
Last archived meeting: Esbjerg vs Vendsyssel FF on Feb 21, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Esbjerg score 1.9 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Vendsyssel FF score 2.1 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 54% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esbjerg | 1.9 | 1.4 | 3 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
| Vendsyssel FF | 2.1 | 1.3 | 5 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Esbjerg sit 9th in 1. Division (4 points from 5 matches) and Vendsyssel FF sit 8th (5 points from 5 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Vendsyssel FF | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 5 |
| 9 | Esbjerg | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 4 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Esbjerg vs Vendsyssel FF?
- The Footlab model makes Esbjerg the favourite at 37%, against 27% for a draw and 37% for Vendsyssel FF.
- Where and when is Esbjerg vs Vendsyssel FF played?
- Esbjerg vs Vendsyssel FF is played on August 30, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Blue Water Arena, in the 1. Division.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 54% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.