Almere City vs Helmond Sport: match statistics
Almere City presents decidedly better home form with 54% of matches won at home and an impressive average of 2.46 goals per match. The hosts show high offensive effectiveness (xG 2.1) and defensive solidity with 38% clean sheets. Helmond Sport performs very poorly away, where they lose as many as 75% of encounters, scoring an average of just 0.67 goals while conceding 2 goals per match. Additionally, the visitors fail to score in half of their away matches (FTS% 50%), which significantly lowers their chances given their negative balance of -16 in away games. The difference in quality of play, confirmed by xG statistics (2.1 vs 1.29) and the form of recent matches, unequivocally speaks for a certain victory for Almere City. The high average of 3.77 goals in the hosts' matches suggests the game may abound in goals, but Almere should control the course of the meeting and reach for the three points.
Almere City vs Helmond Sport: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Almere City played against Helmond Sport in Eerste Divisie (Netherlands). The game was played on February 13, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Almere City has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Helmond Sport has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Almere City scores 2.12 goals per game and allows 1.64. Helmond Sport scores 1.27 and allows 1.73. Games in this league average 3.30 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 64% of Almere City's games and 58% of Helmond Sport's. The Over 2.5 rates are 72% and 65%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Almere City has the higher season xG average, 1.94 to 1.37 per game. Almere City takes 17.8 shots per game, while Helmond Sport takes 12.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Almere City leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 1.20 goals per game after halftime. Helmond Sport leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.69 after halftime.
When the teams score
Almere City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (16 goals). For Helmond Sport, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eerste Divisie games average 3.30 goals. Both teams score in 63% 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 3.00 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 presents decidedly better home form with 54% of matches won at home and an impressive average of 2.46 goals per match. The hosts show high offensive effectiveness (xG 2.1) and defensive solidity with 38% clean sheets. Helmond Sport performs very poorly away, where they lose as many as 75% of encounters, scoring an average of just 0.67 goals while conceding 2 goals per match. Additionally, the visitors fail to score in half of their away matches (FTS% 50%), which significantly lowers their chances given their negative balance of -16 in away games. The difference in quality of play, confirmed by xG statistics (2.1 vs 1.29) and the form of recent matches, unequivocally speaks for a certain victory for Almere City. The high average of 3.77 goals in the hosts' matches suggests the game may abound in goals, but Almere should control the course of the meeting and reach for the three points.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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 | Helmond Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.31 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Almere City · 1 pts / game - Helmond Sport
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 67% better for: goals scored per game.
2.12 goals / game - Almere City · 1.27 goals / game - Helmond Sport
Almere City is 5% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.64 goals / game - Almere City · 1.73 goals / game - Helmond Sport
Almere City scores in 88% of games (22 of 25 meczów), while Helmond Sport keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 meczów).
Helmond Sport scores in 73% of games (19 of 26 meczów), while Almere City keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 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 - Helmond Sport
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.
Almere City is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / game - Almere City · 1.38 pts / game - Helmond Sport
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Almere City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Helmond Sport - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 31%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -5 |
* 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 (16 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Helmond Sport
* 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 | Helmond Sport | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.76 | 3.30 | ▼ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | • 64% | 63% | ▼ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 72% | 66% | • 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 24% | 21% | ▲ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 76% | 78% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 86% | ▼ 81% |
^ 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
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 Helmond Sport. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Almere City vs Helmond Sport?
The Eerste Divisie match finished Almere City 0:1 Helmond Sport. 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 Helmond Sport?
Almere City score 2.12 goals per game on average and Helmond Sport 1.27. The Eerste Divisie average is 3.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 64% of Almere City's matches and 58% of Helmond Sport's.
What form are Almere City and Helmond Sport in?
Over the last 5 games Almere City have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Helmond Sport 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Almere City vs Helmond Sport?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.