Kolding IF host Esbjerg in the 1. Division on Friday 3 April, with kick-off at 12:00 (WAT) at Autocentralen Park. Kolding IF are 9th with 15 points from 14 games (in the bottom half), while Esbjerg sit 10th on 14 points (in the bottom three). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Kolding IF's last 3: DWL Most recently they drew with Hvidovre 0–0 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Esbjerg's last 3: DWW Most recently they drew with Hillerød 2–2 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Esbjerg arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.4 for Kolding IF and 1.2 for Esbjerg. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 47%, both teams to score at 58%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Kolding IF 44%, draw 21%, Esbjerg 35%.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.65.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 58% chance at odds of 1.65. Predicted score: Kolding IF 1–1 Esbjerg. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Kolding IF44%fair 2.28 · @2.30
Draw21%fair 4.80 · @3.30
Esbjerg35%fair 2.83 · @2.62
2.57Expected goals
1.38Kolding IF xG
1.19Esbjerg xG
58%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–011%
0–19%
2–19%
0–08%
1–28%
From our goals model: Kolding IF 1.4 – 1.2 Esbjerg expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Kolding IF to win✗
44%
2.28
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✗
79%
1.26
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.73
1.65
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.38
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
53%
1.90
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.30
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Kolding IF / FT Kolding IF✗
24%
4.18
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
11%
9.49
–
Form
Kolding IF – last 3
DWL
15 Mar
@ Hvidovre
0–0
D
6 Mar
vs Hobro
2–1
W
27 Feb
@ Lyngby
0–2
L
0.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Esbjerg – last 3
DWW
15 Mar
vs Hillerød
2–2
D
6 Mar
@ HB Koge
1–0
W
28 Feb
vs AC Horsens
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Kolding IF and Esbjerg.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.65.
Who will win Kolding IF vs Esbjerg?
On our numbers Kolding IF have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Esbjerg 35%.
How many goals will there be in Kolding IF vs Esbjerg?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Kolding IF vs Esbjerg?
Our predicted score is Kolding IF 1–1 Esbjerg, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Kolding IF vs Esbjerg?
Kolding IF vs Esbjerg (1. Division) kicks off on Friday 3 April 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time) at Autocentralen Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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