Predictions for the 1. Division game Esbjerg fB vs. Hvidovre IF
Esbjerg fB - Hvidovre IF betting tip & best odds | 31.10.2026
Esbjerg fB host Hvidovre IF in 1. Division on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00. The Matchday 13 fixture pits a struggling home side against the league leaders: Esbjerg are 12th on 10 points, while Hvidovre sit first with 28.
Our betting tips for Esbjerg fB vs Hvidovre IF
- Tip 1: Hvidovre IF to win (Tip 2) — odds 2.10. Hvidovre’s unbeaten start, strong away record and position at the top of the table make them the logical choice in the result market. They have won eight and drawn four of their 12 league matches, and have taken five wins from six away games. Esbjerg’s home form is less convincing, with just one victory in six. The hosts can make the contest difficult, but the visitors’ consistency gives this away-win betting tip a strong statistical basis.
- Tip 2: Both teams to score — Yes — odds 1.44. Esbjerg have scored 15 goals in 12 league games, while Hvidovre have found the net 23 times. The leaders also have 12 goals against, and Esbjerg’s defensive record stands at 23 conceded. Those figures suggest the home team could create chances even if Hvidovre control more of the match. For betting tips today, backing goals at both ends is a reasonable complement to the away-win selection.
These sports betting tips reflect the contrast in league form while allowing for Esbjerg’s ability to contribute in attack. As with any football bets today, odds and outcomes can change, so consider your stake carefully.
Best betting odds for the fixture
The listed prices offer three distinct views of the match: a home win is available at Bet365 for 3.20, the draw at Paripesa for 3.80, and an Hvidovre victory at Mozzart for 2.10. For the both-teams-to-score market, Bet365 offers 1.44 on Yes, while Mozzart lists 2.75 on No. Our experience comparing bookmakers is that checking the market and the available price can help bettors make a more informed choice; you can also explore our best betting sites page for further options. Odds may move before kick-off, so verify the latest prices before placing a bet.
Esbjerg fB performance check
Esbjerg arrive under pressure near the foot of the table. Their record after 12 league matches is two wins, four draws and six defeats, leaving them 12th with 10 points. They have scored 15 goals and conceded 23, a balance that highlights the challenge facing coach Hjalte Nørregaard: the team need to be more reliable at the back while continuing to find ways to threaten opponents.
Home advantage has not yet produced a major lift. Esbjerg have won once, drawn three times and lost twice on their own ground. Their most recent result in all competitions was a 0–1 home defeat to FC Nordsjælland. The latest league result was more encouraging: a 2–1 home win over FC Fredericia. That victory showed they can make their chances count, but maintaining that level against the division’s leaders will be a considerably tougher test.
Across their last five matches in all competitions, Esbjerg have recorded one win, two draws and two losses. The mixed run offers some reason for hope, but it is less convincing than Hvidovre’s recent sequence. If Esbjerg are to take points, they will likely need a disciplined defensive display and more efficiency in front of goal than their overall record has often shown.
Hvidovre IF’s form and title credentials
Hvidovre travel to Esbjerg as the clear form team. Martin Retov’s side have collected 28 points from 12 matches, with eight wins, four draws and no defeats. They have scored 23 goals and conceded 12, giving them a strong combination of attacking output and defensive resilience. Their position at the top of the table reflects a remarkably consistent opening stretch.
Their away record is particularly impressive: five wins and one draw from six matches, with no losses. That makes this trip a test of whether Esbjerg can disrupt a side that has been difficult to beat wherever it plays. Hvidovre’s most recent match ended 2–2 at home against HB Køge, both in all competitions and in the league. The draw halted a perfect result on the day, but it extended their unbeaten run rather than signalling a collapse in form.
Hvidovre have won four and drawn one of their last five games across all competitions. That sequence compares favourably with Esbjerg’s recent record and gives the visitors a clear confidence advantage. They have also scored more league goals than the hosts, while conceding substantially fewer. Retov’s team will still need to respect Esbjerg’s attacking threat, but their overall numbers suggest they have the tools to manage the occasion.
The last direct duels
The recent head-to-head record adds an intriguing counterpoint to the league standings. Esbjerg have won four of the last five meetings across all competitions, while Hvidovre have won once; there have been no draws. That history indicates Esbjerg have previously found ways to trouble this opponent, even though the current-season form points strongly towards the visitors.
The latest direct meeting, including the most recent 1. Division encounter, finished 2–1 to Hvidovre at home. That result gives the league leaders a recent head-to-head success to build on, while Esbjerg can take some encouragement from their stronger record across the wider five-match sample. The past meetings therefore make this more than a straightforward form-based prediction, but the current standings and away statistics remain important considerations.
Match outlook and final prediction
Esbjerg will be keen to use their home crowd and the memory of their recent league win over FC Fredericia to make this competitive. Their four draws in the league also show that they can sometimes frustrate opponents, and their historical record against Hvidovre suggests they should not be dismissed. However, their overall home return of one win in six and their position in 12th underline the scale of the challenge.
Hvidovre have the stronger case on the evidence available. They are unbeaten in the league, lead the table, and have taken five wins from six away matches. Their recent form is also superior, and they won the latest direct meeting 2–1. Esbjerg may still find the net, given both teams’ scoring and conceding records, but Hvidovre’s consistency makes them the likelier side to take all three points. The main prediction is an away win, with both teams to score as a secondary selection.
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Performance
Esbjerg fB performance of the last 5 home matches
Hvidovre IF performance of the last 5 away matches
Current Standing
| POS | TEAM | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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Hvidovre IF
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28 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 12 | 11 |
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2
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Vejle BK
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23 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 15 | 9 |
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3
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FC Fredericia
|
20 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 |
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4
|
AB Gladsaxe
|
18 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 12 | 5 |
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5
|
Hobro IK
|
16 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 23 | -7 |
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6
|
Aarhus Fremad
|
15 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 11 | -1 |
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7
|
Aalborg BK
|
15 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 18 | -2 |
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8
|
Kolding IF
|
12 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 15 | -2 |
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9
|
Hillerød GI
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12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 18 | -3 |
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10
|
HB Køge
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11 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 22 | -5 |
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11
|
Vendsyssel FF
|
11 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 20 | -7 |
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12
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Esbjerg fB
|
10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 23 | -8 |
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