Danish Cup
Bet with Freshbet →Played: final score 0–1. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Esbjerg welcome FC Nordsjælland on 28 October 2026 · 16:00 at Blue Water Arena (Esbjerg), and the referee is S. Putros. FC Nordsjælland (64%) are our favourites for this one. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.
Wins: FC Nordsjælland win by 2 or more. Stake back: FC Nordsjælland win by 1. Loses: a draw, FC Nordsjælland lose.
Esbjerg vs FC Nordsjælland: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Esbjerg average 5.3 goals for and 0.3 against, compared with 3.0 for and 0.0 against for FC Nordsjælland.
- Form in the competition. Esbjerg: 3W 0D 0L, goals 16–1; FC Nordsjælland: 1W 0D 0L, goals 3–0.
What to expect
In our view FC Nordsjælland hold the advantage. We project a 1–2 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–2 (9.8%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.50), which we give a 64% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 57%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 64%.
The prediction at a glance
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Esbjerg 16–1, FC Nordsjælland 3–0.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 64%.
- Unavailable: Esbjerg 0, FC Nordsjælland 0.
Alternative tip: Both teams to score: yes
Another angle: Both teams to score: yes (probability 57%, top price 1.67). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Esbjerg: no absences. FC Nordsjælland will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Esbjerg vs FC Nordsjælland: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 6.67 | 5.00 | 1.50 |
| Market average | 5.85 | 4.56 | 1.43 |
| Lowest odds | 5.40 | 4.20 | 1.38 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.16 | 1.12 | 83.2% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.50 | 1.45 | 63.9% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.70 | 2.57 | 36.1% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.21 | 2.16 | 43.3% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.67 | 1.61 | 57.3% |
| BTTS – no | 2.25 | 2.16 | 42.7% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 28/10/26, 12:53. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 9.3%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Esbjerg 1–2 FC Nordsjælland, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Form in the competition: Esbjerg 3W 0D 0L (16:1), FC Nordsjælland 1W 0D 0L (3:0).
- Absences: Esbjerg 0, FC Nordsjælland 0.
Who will win Esbjerg vs FC Nordsjælland?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
Esbjerg vs FC Nordsjælland: more betting tips
Fair odds = 1 / probability. A price is value when the best odds on offer beat the fair odds. Likely: 60% or more; possible: 50–60%; outsider: below 50%.
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Esbjerg vs FC Nordsjælland: injuries and missing players
Esbjerg
- No reported absences
FC Nordsjælland
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Esbjerg vs FC Nordsjælland: last matches of both teams
Esbjerg
FC Nordsjælland
Team comparison
All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
EsbjergWWWFC NordsjællandWReturns calculator
Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Esbjerg vs FC Nordsjælland?
FC Nordsjælland -1 (Asian handicap) (1.75); Over 2.5 goals (1.50).
Who will win Esbjerg vs FC Nordsjælland?
Our estimate gives Esbjerg a 16% chance of winning, the draw 20% and FC Nordsjælland 64%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 28 October 2026 at 16:00, venue Blue Water Arena, Esbjerg. Referee: S. Putros.
Who will be missing?
Esbjerg: no absences. FC Nordsjælland: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 64% (odds 1.50) and under 2.5 goals at 36% (odds 2.70).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 57% (odds 1.67).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–2 (9.8%), then 0–2 (9.3%) and 1–1 (8.7%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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