Kolding IF vs Esbjerg: prediction and stats
1. DivisionRegular Season - 17Kick-off on December 5, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Autocentralen Park, Kolding
The Footlab model makes Esbjerg the favourite at 39%, against 27% for a draw and 34% for Kolding IF. 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 Kolding IF vs Esbjerg?
A very open match: only 41 Elo points separate Kolding IF (1,792) and Esbjerg (1,833).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Kolding IF have 2 wins, 4 draws and 9 defeats; Esbjerg have 6, 3 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | HB Koge(away) | 2-2 | 1. Division |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Vejle(home) | 2-3 | 1. Division |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Aalborg(away) | 1-1 | 1. Division |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Glamsbjerg(away) | 8-0 | DBU Pokalen |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Hvidovre(home) | 0-1 | 1. Division |
| 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 |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Kolding IF win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 Esbjerg win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2026 | Esbjerg 1-1 Kolding IF | 1. Division |
| May 9, 2026 | Esbjerg 3-0 Kolding IF | 1. Division |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Kolding IF 1-1 Esbjerg | 1. Division |
| 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 |
Last archived meeting: Esbjerg vs Kolding IF on Jul 25, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Kolding IF score 1.4 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Esbjerg score 1.9 and concede 1.4. The model gives a 52% probability of over 2.5 goals and 56% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolding IF | 1.4 | 1.5 | 2 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
| Esbjerg | 1.9 | 1.4 | 3 | 9/15 | 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 (3 points from 5 matches) and Esbjerg sit 9th (4 points from 5 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Esbjerg | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 4 |
| 10 | Kolding IF | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
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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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 Kolding IF vs Esbjerg?
- The Footlab model makes Esbjerg the favourite at 39%, against 27% for a draw and 34% for Kolding IF.
- Where and when is Kolding IF vs Esbjerg played?
- Kolding IF vs Esbjerg is played on December 5, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Autocentralen Park, in the 1. Division.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 52% 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.