The 1. Division sees Esbjerg take on Hillerød on Friday 17 April, kicking off at 17:30 (WAT) at Blue Water Arena. Esbjerg are 10th with 14 points from 14 games (in the bottom three), while Hillerød sit 8th on 15 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Esbjerg's last 5: WDDWW Most recently they beat Hvidovre 1–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.4 scored and 0.8 conceded. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Hillerød's last 5: DDDDD Most recently they drew with AC Horsens 0–0 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.6 scored and 1.6 conceded.
Esbjerg arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 15 March 2026, finished Esbjerg 2–2 Hillerød.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.4 for Esbjerg and 1.3 for Hillerød. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 61%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Esbjerg 40%, draw 24%, Hillerød 36%.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.65.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Esbjerg 1–1 Hillerød. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Esbjerg40%fair 2.50 · @2.44
Draw24%fair 4.18 · @3.25
Hillerød36%fair 2.77 · @2.70
2.66Expected goals
1.37Esbjerg xG
1.29Hillerød xG
61%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–010%
0–19%
2–18%
1–28%
0–07%
From our goals model: Esbjerg 1.4 – 1.3 Hillerød expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Esbjerg vs Hillerød?
On our numbers Esbjerg have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Hillerød 36%.
How many goals will there be in Esbjerg vs Hillerød?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Esbjerg vs Hillerød?
Our predicted score is Esbjerg 1–1 Hillerød, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Esbjerg vs Hillerød?
Esbjerg vs Hillerød (1. Division) kicks off on Friday 17 April 2026 at 17:30 (West Africa Time) at Blue Water Arena.
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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