Almere City vs De Graafschap: match statistics
Almere City displays impressive home form, boasting a 55% win rate and a +14 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts average 2.64 goals per game at home, significantly outperforming De Graafschap's 2.0 goals on the road. Crucially, the visitors have failed to keep a clean sheet in away matches (0% CS%), highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. While De Graafschap matches the hosts' form over the last 5 games (2.4 PPG), their away xG (1.8) falls short of the hosts' home xG (2.07). Considering Almere City's home advantage and the visitors' defensive struggles, the hosts are slight favorites, though the evenly matched nature of the teams keeps a draw in play.
Almere City vs De Graafschap: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Almere City played against De Graafschap in Eerste Divisie (Netherlands). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Almere City has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. De Graafschap has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Almere City scores 2.14 goals per game and allows 1.67. De Graafschap scores 2.00 and allows 1.57. Games in this league average 3.31 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Almere City's games and 81% of De Graafschap's. The Over 2.5 rates are 76% and 67%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
De Graafschap has the higher season xG average, 2.13 to 1.89 per game. Almere City takes 17.1 shots per game, while De Graafschap takes 19.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Almere City leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 1.19 goals per game after halftime. De Graafschap leads at halftime in 48% and scores 0.90 after halftime.
When the teams score
Almere City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (15 goals). For De Graafschap, it is minutes 0-15 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eerste Divisie games average 3.31 goals. Both teams score in 62% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Almere City displays impressive home form, boasting a 55% win rate and a +14 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts average 2.64 goals per game at home, significantly outperforming De Graafschap's 2.0 goals on the road. Crucially, the visitors have failed to keep a clean sheet in away matches (0% CS%), highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. While De Graafschap matches the hosts' form over the last 5 games (2.4 PPG), their away xG (1.8) falls short of the hosts' home xG (2.07). Considering Almere City's home advantage and the visitors' defensive struggles, the hosts are slight favorites, though the evenly matched nature of the teams keeps a draw in play.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Almere City | De Graafschap | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Almere City is 25% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Almere City · 2.4 pts / game - De Graafschap
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Almere City is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
2.14 goals / game - Almere City · 2 goals / game - De Graafschap
De Graafschap is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.67 goals / game - Almere City · 1.57 goals / game - De Graafschap
Almere City scores in 86% of games (18 of 21 meczów), while De Graafschap keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 21 meczów).
De Graafschap scores in 86% of games (18 of 21 meczów), while Almere City keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Almere City
Over / Under - De Graafschap
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
De Graafschap is 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / game - Almere City · 1.76 pts / game - De Graafschap
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Almere City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
De Graafschap - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Almere City
De Graafschap
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eerste Divisie).
Teams vs league
| Almere City | Liga | De Graafschap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.81 | 3.31 | ▲ 3.57 |
| Both teams scored | • 62% | 62% | ▲ 81% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 76% | 66% | • 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 24% | 21% | ▼ 5% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 76% | 79% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 86% | ▲ 90% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Almere City's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against De Graafschap. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Almere City vs De Graafschap?
The Eerste Divisie match finished Almere City 2:0 De Graafschap. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Almere City vs De Graafschap?
Almere City score 2.14 goals per game on average and De Graafschap 2.00. The Eerste Divisie average is 3.31 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Almere City's matches and 81% of De Graafschap's.
What form are Almere City and De Graafschap in?
Over the last 5 games Almere City have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and De Graafschap 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Almere City vs De Graafschap?
The statistical background for Almere City vs De Graafschap — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.