On Tuesday 15 September the DBU Pokalen brings HIK against Esbjerg. Kick-off: 18:00 WAT.
Current form
HIK, last 5: LWLWL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Fremad Amager, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Esbjerg, last 5: DLLWL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with HB Koge, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours HIK, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.7 for Esbjerg.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give HIK 2.2 xG, Esbjerg 3.5 xG – a total near 5.8. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 93% and GG at 72%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – HIK 18%, draw 22%, Esbjerg 60%.
Lower-risk option: Esbjerg or draw (82%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: GG (72%) at 1.55.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (72%, odds 1.55 – longer than our fair 1.39, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: HIK 2–3 Esbjerg. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
HIK18%fair 5.56 · @4.60
Draw22%fair 4.54 · @3.60
Esbjerg60%fair 1.67 · @1.57
5.75Expected goals
2.20HIK xG
3.55Esbjerg xG
72%Both score
93%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–36%
1–35%
2–45%
2–25%
1–45%
1–24%
From our goals model: HIK 2.2 – 3.5 Esbjerg expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Esbjerg to win✓
60%
1.67
1.57
Double chance
Esbjerg or draw✓
82%
1.22
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
72%
1.39
1.55 ▲
Draw no bet
Esbjerg (draw no bet)✓
77%
1.30
–
Asian handicap
Esbjerg -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
64%
1.57
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
98%
1.02
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
93%
1.08
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
83%
1.21
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Over 4.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
–
First team to score
Esbjerg to score first✓
62%
1.63
–
Half-time result
Esbjerg ahead at half-time✓
51%
1.96
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Esbjerg / FT Esbjerg✓
43%
2.31
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–3✗
6%
17.41
–
Recent results
HIK – last 6
LWLWLW
11 Sep
@ Fremad Amager
1–2
L
5 Sep
vs Brabrand
2–1
W
29 Aug
vs Middelfart
1–2
L
25 Aug
@ NB Bornholm
4–1
W
21 Aug
@ B 93
0–3
L
14 Aug
vs FA 2000
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Esbjerg – last 6
DLLWLL
12 Sep
vs HB Koge
2–2
D
5 Sep
@ FC Fredericia
0–1
L
30 Aug
vs Vendsyssel FF
0–2
L
25 Aug
@ Skive
5–1
W
21 Aug
@ Vejle
2–4
L
15 Aug
vs Hobro
1–2
L
1.7Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between HIK and Esbjerg.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.55.
Who will win HIK vs Esbjerg?
On our numbers HIK have a 18% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Esbjerg 60%.
How many goals will there be in HIK vs Esbjerg?
We expect about 5.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 93% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for HIK vs Esbjerg?
Our predicted score is HIK 2–3 Esbjerg, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.8 goals in total.
When is HIK vs Esbjerg?
HIK vs Esbjerg (DBU Pokalen) kicks off on Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
