De Graafschap vs Utrecht II: match statistics
De Graafschap vs Utrecht II: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
De Graafschap played against Utrecht II in Eerste Divisie (Netherlands). The game was played on October 9, 2026. Venue: Stadion De Vijverberg. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
De Graafschap has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Utrecht II has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
De Graafschap scores 1.22 goals per game and allows 2.44. Utrecht II scores 1.67 and allows 2.33. Games in this league average 3.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 78% of De Graafschap's games and 89% of Utrecht II's. The Over 2.5 rates are 78% and 89%, compared with league averages of 71% for BTTS and 68% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
De Graafschap has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.52 per game. De Graafschap takes 14.4 shots per game, while Utrecht II takes 14.6.
First-half and second-half trends
De Graafschap leads at halftime in 11% of its games and scores 0.44 goals per game after halftime. Utrecht II leads at halftime in 11% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
De Graafschap's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For Utrecht II, it is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eerste Divisie games average 3.63 goals. Both teams score in 71% of games, and 68% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
Both teams have picked up 7 points in their last 5 matches, but Utrecht II have scored 11 goals in that period compared with De Graafschap’s 6. The visitors are also more clinical away from home, averaging 1.5 goals with an 11% shot conversion rate, while the hosts average 1.25 goals and 8% at home. De Graafschap’s main weakness remains their defense, which concedes an average of 2.75 goals on home soil; Utrecht II concede 2 goals per away match. However, the hosts create slightly better chances, as reflected by an average xG of 1.72 compared with the visitors’ away xG of 1.46, so the outcome remains open. With both sides recording the same number of wins and losses in their last 5 matches, Utrecht II’s slight edge comes down to their more potent attack and the hosts’ weaker defense.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The case for BTTS - Yes is driven primarily by both teams recording this outcome in 80% and 100% of their matches, respectively, compared with a league average of 71%. De Graafschap score an average of 1.8 goals per game and Utrecht II 1.5, while conceding 2.6 and 2.0 respectively, meaning both defenses give opponents plenty of chances. The xG figures reinforce this: the hosts generate 1.57 xG, while the visitors allow 2.02; Utrecht II record 1.46 xG, while De Graafschap allow 1.77. In their last five matches, both teams scored in 60% of the hosts’ games and 80% of the visitors’ games, with Utrecht II averaging 2.2 goals over that period. The main risk is De Graafschap’s average of just 1.2 goals across their last five outings; however, Utrecht II’s failure to keep a clean sheet in the season data strengthens the case for BTTS - Yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
De Graafschap score an average of 1.8 goals and concede 2.6, while Utrecht II score 1.5 and concede 2.0 per match, pointing to strong scoring potential on both sides. The xG figures confirm this: the hosts create chances worth an average of 1.57 goals, while the visitors generate 1.46, and both sides allow their opponents chances worth 1.77 and 2.02 goals, respectively. At least 2 goals have been scored in 80% of the hosts’ matches so far and 100% of the visitors’ matches; the Over 2.5 goals line has also been cleared in 80% and 100% of those games, respectively. Therefore, Over 1.5 goals is the strongest pick, offering a greater safety margin than Over 2.5, even though the data also supports the higher line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A draw at half-time is a realistic scenario: it occurred in 2 of De Graafschap’s 5 home matches and 2 of Utrecht II’s 4 away matches, while the visitors have yet to lead at the break away from home. The hosts average 1.0 first-half goals, compared with 0.75 for the visitors, so the data from these matches do not indicate a clear advantage for either side at this stage. The last five matches point to a later shift in Utrecht II’s favor: the visitors scored an average of 2.2 goals, compared with De Graafschap’s 1.2, and netted 1.0 after half-time, while the hosts scored 0.6. This pick still carries considerable risk, as De Graafschap concede an average of 2.6 goals per home match, but Utrecht II also concede 2.0 away from home. A half-time draw followed by an away win is therefore the closest fit, rather than a decisive choice.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats 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
| De Graafschap | Utrecht II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.39 |
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.
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.
Utrecht II is 37% better for: goals scored per game.
1.22 goals / game - De Graafschap · 1.67 goals / game - Utrecht II
Utrecht II is 5% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.44 goals / game - De Graafschap · 2.33 goals / game - Utrecht II
De Graafschap scores in 89% of games (8 of 9 games), while Utrecht II keeps a clean sheet in 11% (1 of 9 games).
Utrecht II scores in 89% of games (8 of 9 games), while De Graafschap keeps a clean sheet in 11% (1 of 9 games).
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 - De Graafschap
Over / Under - Utrecht II
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
De Graafschap - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Utrecht II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* 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 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). 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
De Graafschap
Utrecht II
* 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
| De Graafschap | Liga | Utrecht II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.67 | 3.63 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 78% | 71% | ▲ 89% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 78% | 68% | ▲ 89% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 16% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 80% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 56% | 84% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from De Graafschap's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Utrecht II. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of De Graafschap vs Utrecht II?
The Eerste Divisie match finished De Graafschap 2:1 Utrecht II. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between De Graafschap and Utrecht II?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches De Graafschap won 2, Utrecht II won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before De Graafschap vs Utrecht II?
De Graafschap score 1.22 goals per game on average and Utrecht II 1.67. The Eerste Divisie average is 3.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 68% of games. Both teams score in 78% of De Graafschap's matches and 89% of Utrecht II's.
What form are De Graafschap and Utrecht II in?
Over the last 5 games De Graafschap have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Utrecht II 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for De Graafschap vs Utrecht II?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for De Graafschap vs Utrecht II: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.