HIK host Esbjerg in the DBU Pokalen on Tuesday 15 September, with kick-off at 18:00 (WAT).
Form guide
HIK's last 5: LWLWL Most recently they lost to Fremad Amager 1–2 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Esbjerg's last 5: DLLWL Most recently they drew with HB Koge 2–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 2.0 conceded.
HIK arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 5.8 goals: 2.2 for HIK and 3.6 for Esbjerg. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 93% and both teams to score at 72%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: HIK 18%, draw 22%, Esbjerg 60%.
Safer route: Esbjerg or draw (82%) at 1.17.
Both teams to score: yes (72%) at 1.55.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 72% chance at odds of 1.55, above our fair price of 1.39, so there is value in it. Predicted score: HIK 2–3 Esbjerg. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
HIK18%fair 5.61 · @4.60
Draw22%fair 4.60 · @3.60
Esbjerg60%fair 1.65 · @1.57
5.75Expected goals
2.19HIK xG
3.56Esbjerg xG
72%Both score
93%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–36%
1–35%
2–45%
2–25%
1–45%
1–24%
From our goals model: HIK 2.2 – 3.6 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
Esbjerg to win✓
60%
1.65
1.57
Double chance
Esbjerg or draw✓
82%
1.22
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
72%
1.39
1.55 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
98%
1.02
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
93%
1.08
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
83%
1.21
–
Half-time result
Esbjerg ahead at half-time✓
51%
1.96
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Esbjerg / FT Esbjerg✓
44%
2.29
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–3✗
6%
17.42
–
Form
HIK – last 6
LWLWLW
11 Sep
@ Fremad Amager
1–2
L
5 Sep
vs Brabrand
2–1
W
29 Aug
vs Middelfart
1–2
L
25 Aug
@ NB Bornholm
4–1
W
21 Aug
@ B 93
0–3
L
14 Aug
vs FA 2000
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Esbjerg – last 6
DLLWLL
12 Sep
vs HB Koge
2–2
D
5 Sep
@ FC Fredericia
0–1
L
30 Aug
vs Vendsyssel FF
0–2
L
25 Aug
@ Skive
5–1
W
21 Aug
@ Vejle
2–4
L
15 Aug
vs Hobro
1–2
L
1.7Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between HIK and Esbjerg.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.55.
Who will win HIK vs Esbjerg?
On our numbers HIK have a 18% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Esbjerg 60%.
How many goals will there be in HIK vs Esbjerg?
We expect about 5.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 93% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for HIK vs Esbjerg?
Our predicted score is HIK 2–3 Esbjerg, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.8 goals in total.
When is HIK vs Esbjerg?
HIK vs Esbjerg (DBU Pokalen) kicks off on Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
