Skive vs Esbjerg
Match events
- 21'A. Ahmad
- 29'A. Ahmad
- 44'A. Sonderskov
- 52'M. Brajanac
- 67'C. Kudsk
- 71'M. Brajanac
- 2.2
- Goals/game
- 1.1
- 1.3
- Conceded/game
- 1.8
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 1-2
Data suggests that Esbjerg may have the upper hand, given Skive's inconsistent performance with only one win in their last five matches. Meanwhile, Esbjerg's defense appears vulnerable, contributing to a poor recent run of five consecutive losses. The scoring averages indicate that Skive nets a higher number of goals, yet their overall form may not equate to sufficient advantage against a struggling Esbjerg side.
- Skive has won 1 of their last 5 matches.
- Esbjerg has lost their last 5 matches.
- Skive averages 2.2 goals scored per game in their last 10 matches.
- Esbjerg averages 1.1 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per game over their last 10 matches.
Confidence is high because the probability gap between outcomes is decisive, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and this fixture has limited historical data available so far.
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Why AI favors Esbjerg
- Poor recent formSkive
Skive have lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
2W 0D 3L - Poor recent formEsbjerg
Esbjerg have lost 5 of their last 5 matches.
0W 0D 5L - Sharper attackSkive
Skive are averaging 2.2 goals scored per game over their recent matches.
2.2/game - Tighter defenseSkive
Skive are conceding just 1.3 goals per game over their recent matches.
1.3/game conceded
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
What could change the prediction
- AI and market are closely aligned
The bookmaker market and our model currently see this match almost identically, which limits how differentiated this pick is.
- No head-to-head history
These two teams have no recorded meetings, so the prediction relies on form and standings alone.
How did our prediction do?
We picked Esbjerg at 55% — final result was Esbjerg win, Skive 1-5 Esbjerg.
Predicted score was 1-2.
The model itself only flagged this as a moderate confidence pick (73/100) — a closer call that happened to land right.
Closing odds vs. our model
Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.
Match trends
- Skive have averaged 2.2 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Esbjerg have averaged 1.1 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings on record.
Odds comparison
Match winner
Total goals (2.5 line)
Both teams to score
Double chance
Clean sheet
Average and best price across 13 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.
Match winner — odds movement
Model vs market
"Market" is the average bookmaker price converted to an implied probability with the bookmaker's built-in margin removed, for a fair comparison against the AI's own probability estimate.
Pre-match comparison
Rolling averages based on each team's last 10 and 10 finished matches; clean sheets/failed-to-score are full-season totals.
When do they score?
Skive
Esbjerg
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Frequently asked questions
Who is likely to win Skive vs Esbjerg?+
Our AI model favors Esbjerg to win, with a 55% probability (Draw 24%, Skive 21%).
What time does Skive vs Esbjerg kick off?+
Kickoff is at Aug 25, 2026, 5:00 PM (your local time, based on your device).