Herning Blue Fox vs Esbjerg Energy – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
6:1
20/02/2026 at 13:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Metal Ligaen
  • Where to Watch on TV:
denmarkDenmarkMetalligaen TV, TV2 Play
finlandFinlandVeikkaus TV

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (2 - 0)
  • 04:28, 1 - 0, Thomsen Kruse H. (G), Prokop J. (A), Hansson P. (A2)
  • 07:00, 2 - 0, Bau Hansen M. (G), Poulsen M. (A), Pastujov N. (A2)
  • 2nd Period (2 - 0)
  • 06:24, 3 - 0, Thomsen Kruse H. (G), Prokop J. (A), Bjorkstrand P. (A2)
  • 16:03, 4 - 0, Bau Hansen M. (G), Poulsen M. (A), Pastujov N. (A2)
  • 3rd Period (2 - 1)
  • 08:40, 5 - 0, Toivola A. (G), Thomsen Kruse H. (A), Pastujov N. (A2)
  • 09:24, 6 - 0, Maksimovich K. (G), Kiljunen O. (A), Toivola A. (A2)
  • 10:57, 6 - 1, Jeskanen V. (G), Krogsgaard A. (A), Magee B. (A2)

Chances of winning


Herning Blue Fox
65.8%
Draw
17.1%
Esbjerg Energy
17.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
63.4% 18.7% 17.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

60.3% 19.7% 18.8%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Herning Blue Fox has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.4%)
  • Esbjerg Energy has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.8%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Herning Blue Fox than the current prediction. (-5.5%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Herning Blue Fox that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Esbjerg Energy than the current prediction. (+1.7%)
  • Herning Blue Fox - Esbjerg Energy Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.38
    (1.45)
    5.34
    (4.92)
    5.5
    (5.12)
    9.3%
    (8.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.50
    What is the prediction for Herning Blue Fox - Esbjerg Energy?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • O/U 6.5, OT - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 1.5, 1st Period - over (votes: 2 - 100%) .
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 4:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Metal Ligaen (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Metal Ligaen (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
    • Herning Blue Fox is Qualified for Metal Ligaen (Play Offs Quarter~finals)
    • Esbjerg Energy is Qualified for Metal Ligaen (Play Offs Quarter~finals)
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Herning Blue Fox won 4.
    • Herning Blue Fox is currently enjoying a strong run with several victories in a row (last 5 games: 5 wins).
    • Esbjerg Energy's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • Recently, Herning Blue Fox has had a series of away games.
    • In this match, Herning Blue Fox is considered a favorite.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Herning Blue Fox won 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 83:50. (average 4.2:2.5).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Herning Blue Fox won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 45:27. (average 5:3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Herning Blue Fox - Esbjerg Energy were as follows:
    06.02.2026 Esbjerg Energy - Herning Blue Fox 2:7
    28.12.2025 Herning Blue Fox - Esbjerg Energy 5:7
    27.12.2025 Esbjerg Energy - Herning Blue Fox 2:5
    19.09.2025 Herning Blue Fox - Esbjerg Energy 5:2
    12.09.2025 Esbjerg Energy - Herning Blue Fox 2:4
    Latest results of Esbjerg Energy
    Danish Ishockey Ligaen Table
    2025/26
    PlWWOLOLPts
    1Herning Blue Fox ✔ 4334504214:94112
    2Herlev ✔ 4424569164:12888
    3Esbjerg ✔ 42185613143:13970
    4Aalborg ✔ 43184417137:12966
    5Odense Bulldogs ✔ 41181715147:14563
    6Rungsted ✔ 43164617123:15262
    7Sonderjyske Ishockey43146221130:14056
    8Rodovre Mighty Bulls41102128100:14835
    9Frederikshavn445333398:18124

          Promotion ~ Metal Ligaen (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Herning Blue Fox is Qualified for Metal Ligaen (Play Offs Quarter~finals)
    Herlev is Qualified for Metal Ligaen (Play Offs Quarter~finals)
    Esbjerg is Qualified for Metal Ligaen (Play Offs Quarter~finals)
    Aalborg is Qualified for Metal Ligaen (Play Offs Quarter~finals)
    Odense Bulldogs is Qualified for Metal Ligaen (Play Offs Quarter~finals)
    Rungsted is Qualified for Metal Ligaen (Play Offs Quarter~finals)