Double chanceFC Nordsjaelland or draw ✓87% · @1.10
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗68% · @1.62
GoalsOver 3.5 goals ✗73% · fair 1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–3 ✗7% · fair 14.71
Esbjerg vs FC Nordsjaelland: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Wednesday 28 October the DBU Pokalen brings Esbjerg against FC Nordsjaelland at Blue Water Arena. Kick-off: 17:00 WAT.
Current form
Esbjerg, last 5: WDDLW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over FC Fredericia, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
FC Nordsjaelland, last 5: DDDDD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Silkeborg, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Esbjerg, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.8 for FC Nordsjaelland.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Esbjerg 1.7 xG, FC Nordsjaelland 3.3 xG – a total near 5.0. That is an open game on paper: 88% for three or more goals, 68% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Esbjerg 13%, draw 23%, FC Nordsjaelland 64%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.62 – longer than our fair 1.47, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Esbjerg 1–3 FC Nordsjaelland. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Esbjerg13%fair 7.56 · @6.00
Draw23%fair 4.32 · @4.00
FC Nordsjaelland64%fair 1.57 · @1.40
5.00Expected goals
1.73Esbjerg xG
3.27FC Nordsjaelland xG
68%Both score
88%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–37%
1–26%
2–36%
1–46%
2–25%
2–45%
From our goals model: Esbjerg 1.7 – 3.3 FC Nordsjaelland 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
FC Nordsjaelland to win✓
64%
1.57
1.40
Double chance
FC Nordsjaelland or draw✓
87%
1.15
1.10
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
68%
1.47
1.62 ▲
Draw no bet
FC Nordsjaelland (draw no bet)✓
83%
1.21
–
Asian handicap
FC Nordsjaelland -1 (Asian handicap)
61%
1.65
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
96%
1.04
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
88%
1.14
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
73%
1.36
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Over 4.5 goals✗
56%
1.79
–
First team to score
FC Nordsjaelland to score first✓
65%
1.54
–
Half-time result
FC Nordsjaelland ahead at half-time✓
53%
1.88
–
Half-time / full-time
HT FC Nordsjaelland / FT FC Nordsjaelland✓
47%
2.15
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–3✗
7%
14.71
–
Recent results
Esbjerg – last 6
WDDLWD
24 Oct
vs FC Fredericia
2–1
W
16 Oct
@ Aarhus Fremad
0–0
D
10 Oct
vs Aalborg
3–3
D
19 Sep
@ AB Copenhagen
0–3
L
15 Sep
@ HIK
5–0
W
12 Sep
vs HB Koge
2–2
D
2.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
FC Nordsjaelland – last 6
DDDDDL
25 Oct
@ Silkeborg
1–1
D
22 Oct
vs CSKA Sofia
2–2
D
18 Oct
@ Lyngby
3–3
D
15 Oct
@ Heart Of Midlothian
1–1
D
9 Oct
vs Odense
0–0
D
3 Oct
@ Malmo FF
0–3
L
1.2Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Esbjerg and FC Nordsjaelland.
What is the prediction for Esbjerg vs FC Nordsjaelland?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Esbjerg vs FC Nordsjaelland?
On our numbers Esbjerg have a 13% chance of winning, the draw 23% and FC Nordsjaelland 64%.
How many goals will there be in Esbjerg vs FC Nordsjaelland?
We expect about 5.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 88% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Esbjerg vs FC Nordsjaelland?
Our predicted score is Esbjerg 1–3 FC Nordsjaelland, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.0 goals in total.
When is Esbjerg vs FC Nordsjaelland?
Esbjerg vs FC Nordsjaelland (DBU Pokalen) kicks off on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Blue Water Arena.
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.
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