Kolding IF vs Esbjerg: result 1-1 and analysis
1. DivisionPromotion Group - 23Kick-off on April 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC)Autocentralen Park, Kolding
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What was the result of Kolding IF vs Esbjerg?
Kolding IF and Esbjerg drew 1-1 on April 3, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 45′M. MadenEsbjerg
- 90′M. IngebrigtsenKolding IF
Official lineup for Kolding IF vs Esbjerg
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Kolding IF
- 8Jesús Alfaro
- 18V. Morozov
- 22I. Tånnander
- 4F. Lesniak
- 19H. Høllsberg
- 20M. Saaby
- 3A. Nørager
- 5A. Leifsson
- 21M. Døj
- 44P. Texel
- 28A. Danko
Esbjerg
- 7L. From
- 11P. Bjur
- 18M. Hansen
- 80M. Brajanac
- 8M. Maden
- 12A. Lausen
- 3A. Skipper
- 4P. Tjørnelund
- 19S. Strand
- 25W. Renecke
- 21R. McCrorie
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Kolding IF have 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats; Esbjerg have 5, 4 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | B 93(home) | 3-0 | 1. Division |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Hvidovre(away) | 0-0 | 1. Division |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Hobro(home) | 2-1 | 1. Division |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Lyngby(away) | 0-2 | 1. Division |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Middelfart(home) | 4-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Aalborg(away) | 1-1 | 1. Division |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Hillerød(home) | 2-2 | 1. Division |
| Mar 6, 2026 | HB Koge(away) | 1-0 | 1. Division |
| Feb 28, 2026 | AC Horsens(home) | 2-1 | 1. Division |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Vendsyssel FF(home) | 0-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 5 Kolding IF wins, 1 draw, 0 Esbjerg wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 | Esbjerg 4-4 Kolding IF | Friendlies Clubs |
| Oct 4, 2025 | Kolding IF 2-1 Esbjerg | 1. Division |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Esbjerg 0-2 Kolding IF | 1. Division |
| May 10, 2025 | Kolding IF 2-1 Esbjerg | 1. Division |
| Apr 6, 2025 | Esbjerg 1-2 Kolding IF | 1. Division |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Esbjerg 0-1 Kolding IF | 1. Division |
Last archived meeting: Esbjerg vs Kolding IF on Jan 17, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Kolding IF score 1.4 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Esbjerg score 1.7 and concede 1.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolding IF | 1.4 | 1.3 | 4 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
| Esbjerg | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1 | 11/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Kolding IF sit 10th in 1. Division (9 points from 10 matches) and Esbjerg sit 12th (6 points from 10 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Kolding IF | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 9 |
| 12 | Esbjerg | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 6 |
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