Very strong pick · fair odds 1.27 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
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Value bet: Kolding IF to win @ 3.05 – our chance 36% vs 33% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultEsbjerg to win ✗41% · @2.06
Double chanceEither team to win ✗78% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.50
Esbjerg vs Kolding IF preview and prediction
The match
Esbjerg host Kolding IF in the 1. Division on Saturday 25 July, with kick-off at 14:00 (WAT) at Blue Water Arena. Esbjerg are 10th with 14 points from 14 games (in the bottom three), while Kolding IF sit 9th 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: LLWDW Most recently they lost to FC Fredericia 0–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 5. They average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Kolding IF's last 5: LWWLL Most recently they lost to Sonderjyske 0–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 3 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 3 April 2026, finished Kolding IF 1–1 Esbjerg.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.5 for Esbjerg and 1.4 for Kolding IF. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score in 60% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Esbjerg 41%, draw 22%, Kolding IF 36%.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.53.
Value angle: Kolding IF to win at 3.05 – 36% on our numbers against 33% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 79% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Esbjerg 1–1 Kolding IF. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Esbjerg41%fair 2.42 · @2.06
Draw22%fair 4.50 · @3.60
Kolding IF36%fair 2.74 · @3.05
2.95Expected goals
1.53Esbjerg xG
1.42Kolding IF xG
60%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–19%
1–28%
1–08%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Esbjerg 1.5 – 1.4 Kolding IF expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Esbjerg vs Kolding IF?
On our numbers Esbjerg have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Kolding IF 36%.
How many goals will there be in Esbjerg vs Kolding IF?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Esbjerg vs Kolding IF?
Our predicted score is Esbjerg 1–1 Kolding IF, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Esbjerg vs Kolding IF?
Esbjerg vs Kolding IF (1. Division) kicks off on Saturday 25 July 2026 at 14:00 (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.
