Skive vs Esbjerg: prediction and stats
DBU PokalenRound of 64Kick-off on August 25, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Hancock Arena, Skive
The Footlab model makes Esbjerg the favourite at 84%, against 10% for a draw and 6% for Skive. The most likely score is 0-3.
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 Skive vs Esbjerg?
Esbjerg starts as the favourite with a 136-point Elo edge (1,833 vs 1,697).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Skive have 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 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 21, 2026 | Thisted FC(away) | 1-0 | 2. Division |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Fremad Amager(home) | 0-2 | 2. Division |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Nykobing FC(home) | 2-3 | 2. Division |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Odder(away) | 3-2 | DBU Pokalen |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Brabrand(away) | 3-1 | 2. 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 Skive win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Esbjerg win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2024 | Esbjerg 2-0 Skive | 2. Division |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Skive 1-4 Esbjerg | 2. Division |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Skive 1-1 Esbjerg | Friendlies Clubs |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Skive 2-1 Esbjerg | 2. Division |
| Aug 14, 2022 | Esbjerg 0-0 Skive | 2. Division |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Esbjerg 1-2 Skive | Friendlies Clubs |
How many goals should we expect?
Skive score 1.4 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Esbjerg score 1.9 and concede 1.4. The model gives a 82% probability of over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skive | 1.4 | 1.3 | 4 | 9/15 | 6/15 |
| Esbjerg | 1.9 | 1.4 | 3 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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 Skive vs Esbjerg?
- The Footlab model makes Esbjerg the favourite at 84%, against 10% for a draw and 6% for Skive.
- Where and when is Skive vs Esbjerg played?
- Skive vs Esbjerg is played on August 25, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at Hancock Arena, in the DBU Pokalen.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 82% 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.