FC Copenhagen vs Esbjerg: result 2-0 and analysis
SuperligaRegular Season - 25Kick-off on March 12, 2017 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Parken, København
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What was the result of FC Copenhagen vs Esbjerg?
FC Copenhagen won 2-0 on March 12, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 54′F. SantanderFC Copenhagen
- 59′A. CorneliusFC Copenhagen
Official lineup for FC Copenhagen vs Esbjerg
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
FC Copenhagen
4-4-2- 23A. Pavlović
- 19F. Santander
- 7B. Verbič
- 17K. Kusk
- 16J. Greguš
- 6W. Kvist
- 3L. Augustinsson
- 26J. Okore
- 5E. Berg
- 2Tom Høgli
- 31R. Olsen
Esbjerg
4-2-3-1- 27Robin Söder
- 38J. Sørensen
- 10A. Mabil
- 4V. Pálsson
- 3K. Tsimikas
- 2O. Kakabadze
- 14Jesper Alkærsig Lauridsen
- 32N. Hagelskjær
- 5G. Katsikas
- 23Andreas Kristoffer Nordvik
- 16Jeppe Højbjerg
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FC Copenhagen have 11 wins, 4 draws and 0 defeats; Esbjerg have 4, 4 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2017 | Ajax(home) | 2-1 | UEFA Europa League |
| Mar 5, 2017 | AC Horsens(home) | 5-0 | Superliga |
| Mar 1, 2017 | B 93(away) | 3-0 | DBU Pokalen |
| Feb 26, 2017 | FC Nordsjaelland(away) | 1-1 | Superliga |
| Feb 23, 2017 | Ludogorets(home) | 0-0 | UEFA Europa League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2017 | Viborg(home) | 1-3 | Superliga |
| Feb 27, 2017 | Lyngby(away) | 0-0 | Superliga |
| Feb 17, 2017 | Sonderjyske(home) | 3-0 | Superliga |
| Dec 11, 2016 | Randers FC(away) | 2-0 | Superliga |
| Dec 4, 2016 | Brondby(home) | 1-1 | Superliga |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 6 FC Copenhagen wins, 0 draws, 0 Esbjerg wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2016 | Esbjerg 0-4 FC Copenhagen | Superliga |
| May 26, 2016 | Esbjerg 1-4 FC Copenhagen | Superliga |
| Feb 28, 2016 | FC Copenhagen 2-1 Esbjerg | Superliga |
| Jul 26, 2015 | Esbjerg 1-2 FC Copenhagen | Superliga |
| May 3, 2015 | FC Copenhagen 2-1 Esbjerg | Superliga |
| Apr 30, 2015 | Esbjerg 0-1 FC Copenhagen | DBU Pokalen |
Last archived meeting: Esbjerg vs FC Copenhagen on Jul 23, 2016
How many goals should we expect?
FC Copenhagen score 1.9 and concede 0.3 goals per match over their last 15; Esbjerg score 1.2 and concede 1.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Copenhagen | 1.9 | 0.3 | 11 | 4/15 | 7/15 |
| Esbjerg | 1.2 | 1.7 | 5 | 6/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Copenhagen | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 10 | 24 |
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