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- Competition: Denmark - Oddset Pokalen
- Date: Wednesday, 10th, September 2025
- Kickoff: 16:00 UK / 17.00 CEST
- Venue: Soffy Road (Vejgaard)
Wednesday’s second-round action in the Oddset Pokalen sees Esbjerg head to Soffy Road for a matchup with fourth-division club Vejgaard.
vs Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Vejgaard B
1 : 3
Esbjerg
Landspokal Cup
The two teams will renew their rivalry after meeting in last year’s Danish Cup, when Esbjerg stamped their authority with a commanding 3-1 victory over Vejgaard.
Vejgaard team overview
Competing in Denmark’s fourth division, Vejgaard have experienced a mixed opening to the season, registering two wins, two losses and a single draw from their first five league outings, a return that sees them positioned seventh in the table.
VB’s three-game winless run was snapped at the perfect moment, as they cruised to a comfortable 2-0 victory at Lyseng over the weekend, providing a timely boost of confidence ahead of their challenging upcoming cup clash.
Otherwise, Flemming Lind and his side stormed through to the second round of the Oddset Pokalen with little resistance, proving far too strong for the amateur Snejbjerg SG&I as they hammered in six unanswered goals.
It seems Vejgaard will approach their midweek cup clash untroubled by absences, allowing them to line up a complete team against the second-division side.
Last matches of
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Lyseng
0 : 2
Vejgaard B
3. Division
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Vejgaard B
1 : 1
Sundby
3. Division
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Næsby
4 : 1
Vejgaard B
3. Division
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Vejgaard B
3 : 0
Brønshøj
3. Division
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Vejgaard B
9 : 0
OKS
Denmark Series - Play-offs
lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Nicolai Vistisen
Defenders
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8
Jeppe Leth
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3
Anders Sönderby
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19
Christoffer Kraemer
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17
Peter Höjgaard
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7
Michael Stokbro
Midfielders
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22
Jeppe Jensen
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21
Max Kunckel
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12
Nicolai Lassen
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20
Emil Colding
Forwards
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9
Max Möller
Esbjerg team overview
Despite boasting a rich heritage and proudly displaying five Danish championship titles, Esbjerg fB have struggled in recent years to reclaim their former glory, instead drifting aimlessly between the second and third divisions.
The club from West Jylland have shown serious intent to reclaim their place among the elite this season, a resolve that was on full display over the weekend as they edged past Koge in a thriller five-goal clash, while also capitalising on Horsens’ complete collapse to level up with the leaders on points.
What has defined their start to the 2025-26 campaign is an all-or-nothing approach, having recorded no draws across their opening nine matches in any competition, securing six wins along the way, including a hard-fought 2-1 triumph over Marienlyst in the opening round of the national cup.
25-year-old midfielder Benjamin Hvidt will be Esbjerg fB’s only absentee for Wednesday’s cup tie, as he continues his recovery from a serious ligament injury that will keep him out for at least another month.
Last matches of
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Esbjerg
1 : 0
AaB Aalborg
First Division
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B.93
1 : 5
Esbjerg
First Division
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Esbjerg
0 : 2
Kolding IF
First Division
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Marienlyst
1 : 2
Esbjerg
Landspokal Cup
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Middelfart
0 : 1
Esbjerg
First Division
lineup
Goalkeeper
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34
Emil Jørgensen
Defenders
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32
Nicolai Blicher
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15
Tobias Stagaard
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4
Patrick Tjørnelund
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40
Emil Larsen
Midfielders
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9
Jakob Ankersen
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27
Breki Baldursson
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8
Mikail Maden
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36
Andreas Kristiansen
Forwards
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39
Noah Strandby
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35
Aksel Lund
Prediction
Considering the gap in quality and historical pedigree, Esbjerg fB are rightly viewed as the favourites to reach the third round of the Oddset Pokalen, yet Vejgaard’s home advantage and determination to prove themselves could make them a challenging and competitive opponent. The 1. Division side is expected to get the job done and progress, but the home players will surely look to make a statement and score at least once in front of their fans against an Esbjerg team that has conceded 2+ goals in three of their last five matches.
Four Reasons we expect BTTS - YES
- Vejgaard have found the back of the net in all of their matches since the start of the 2025–26 season.
- Vejgaard have conceded 4+ goals in two of their last four competitive matches.
- Esbjerg have let in at least two goals in three of their last four games.
- Esbjerg triumphed 3-1 against Vejgaard last year in the second round of the Oddset Pokalen.
Main prediction -
Both Teams to Score