HIK vs EsbjergPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

HIK go into this cup tie with three wins in their last five outings: the 2-1 against Brabrand is the freshest result, before that a 1-2 at home to Middelfart, further back a 4-1 won at NB Bornholm, a 0-3 lost at B 93 and a 2-1 against FA 2000. Esbjerg have managed a single win in their last five: the 0-1 at FC Fredericia is the most recent result, before that a 0-2 at home to Vendsyssel FF, further back a 5-1 at Skive, a 2-4 at Vejle and a 1-2 at home to Hobro. There are four previous meetings and three went to Esbjerg: in November 2023 they won 1-4 at HIK, in the October before that it finished 7-0 on the opposite ground, in March 2023 HIK won 1-0 and in September 2022 Esbjerg won 4-0 on their own pitch. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.