Match Info

1st Division - Round 9

Date: 19 September 2026, Saturday

Location: Gladsaxe Stadium (Copenhagen)

Referee: Dommerudveksling N. (Den)

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	AB Copenhagen		Esbjerg

	1	X	2
	1.76	3.9	3.8
	1.83	3.80	3.50
	1.88	3.95	3.5
	1.88	4.27	3.71
	1.91	4.07	3.38	Watch
	1.82	4.15	3.55
	1.84	3.95	3.53	Watch
	1.84	3.85	3.4
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.85 ↓ (2.07)	3.99 ↑ (3.8)	3.55 ↑ (3.07)

The most likely Over/Under: 3.25

The best margin for this event is 3.6%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

AB Copenhagen
50.4%

Draw
23.3%

Esbjerg
26.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

45.1%

24.5%

30.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

46%

24%

29.8%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

AB Copenhagen has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.3%)

Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in AB Copenhagen's performance.

Esbjerg has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.2%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for AB Copenhagen than the current prediction. (-4.4%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Esbjerg than the current prediction. (+3.6%)

AB Copenhagen - Esbjerg Predictions

Expected Score (Market Odds): 2:1

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Lineups

Starting Lineups
54. Benediktsson A. (G) 23. Damtoft T. 4. Koudelka A. 24. Liu A. 33. Warrer W. 15. Ilsoe S. (C) 22. Vesterholm M. 88. Mullings O. 18. Rasmussen M. 11. Grening C. 29. Diop S.	1. Lykke W. (G) 4. Tjornelund P. 25. Bjerge G. 5. Foss J. 19. Strand S. 8. Maden M. 14. Kolawole J. 7. Strunck N. (C) 10. Boesen O. 80. Brajanac M. 9. Ampofo J.
Substitutes
1. Bobjerg M. (G) 34. Brund M. 21. Clement M. 7. Engell N. 77. Fernandes J. 41. Hageltorn T. 30. Horup A. 10. Ramkilde M. 17. Stenner M.	2. Aronsson F. 31. Bennedsgaard J. H. 18. Hansen M. 22. Hvidt B. 34. Jorgensen E. (G) 36. Kristiansen A. 30. Kruse M. 33. Zwinge J.
Coaches
Gunnolfsson F.	Manoharan S.

Key Events of the Match

1st Half (1 - 0)
18', 1 - 0, Diop S. ⚽, Rasmussen M. (A),
2nd Half (2 - 0)
55', Vesterholm M. 🟨,
60', Maden M. 🟨,
61', 2 - 0, Mullings O. ⚽, Diop S. (A),
62', Diop S. ↓, Hageltorn T. ↑,
62', Grening C. ↓, Fernandes J. ↑,
70', Warrer W. ↓, Stenner M. ↑,
70', Koudelka A. ↓, Clement M. ↑,
73', Brajanac M. ↓, Hansen M. ↑,
74', Maden M. ↓, Kruse M. ↑,
80', Mullings O. ↓, Horup A. ↑,
84', Tjornelund P. ↓, Aronsson F. ↑,
84', Boesen O. ↓, Hvidt B. ↑,
88', Rasmussen M. 🟨,
90', 3 - 0, Rasmussen M. ⚽, Fernandes J. (A),

Preview

A dramatic battle between two struggling sides fighting for survival points (ranked 10th in the 1st Division (Relegation Group: ) and 11th in the 1st Division (Relegation Group: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, AB won 1.

Both teams have experienced an unpredictable run of results lately.

Esbjerg could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.

A closely fought contest is anticipated, with AB holding a narrow advantage.

In the last 9 head-to-head meetings, AB has recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, with a goal aggregate of 9:18 (averaging 1:2 goals per game).

Specifically in home fixtures for AB against this opponent, the record stands at 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with 4:7 goals (averaging 0.8:1.4 per game).

Outrights of Danish 1 Division for now

AB Copenhagen: 1.62% Esbjerg: 1.02%

Standings

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
8	AB Copenhagen	9	2	3	4	11:10	1	9
12	Esbjerg	9	1	2	6	10:19	-9	5

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- AB Copenhagen
Danish Landspokal Cup
16.09.26	AB Copenhagen - SønderjyskE	3:1 ✺
Danish 1 Division
12.09.26	Hillerød - AB Copenhagen	1:0 ✺
05.09.26	AB Copenhagen - Aalborg BK	0:2 ✺
29.08.26	Kolding IF - AB Copenhagen	2:1 ✺
Danish Landspokal Cup
25.08.26	Brønshøj BK - AB Copenhagen	2:4 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 5.9 WLLLW
- Esbjerg fB
Danish Landspokal Cup
15.09.26	Hellerup - Esbjerg	0:5 ✺
Danish 1 Division
12.09.26	Esbjerg - HB Køge	2:2 ✺
05.09.26	Fredericia - Esbjerg	1:0 ✺
30.08.26	Esbjerg - Vendsyssel	0:2 ✺
Danish Landspokal Cup
25.08.26	Skive IK - Esbjerg	1:5 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 3.1 WTLLW

Latest Head to Head

Danish 2 Division
31.05.24	Esbjerg - AB Copenhagen	6:0
14.04.24	AB Copenhagen - Esbjerg	2:1
10.03.24	Esbjerg - AB Copenhagen	2:1
02.09.23	AB Copenhagen - Esbjerg	0:3
27.05.23	AB Copenhagen - Esbjerg	1:1
30.04.23	Esbjerg - AB Copenhagen	0:2
10.04.23	AB Copenhagen - Esbjerg	0:0

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