Helmond Sport vs Cambuur: match statistics
Cambuur presents significantly higher form and quality this season, sitting 2nd in the table with 20 wins, while Helmond Sport ranks 17th with only 9 victories. The away team's form is impressive - 4 wins and 1 draw in the last 5 matches (2.6 points per match), whereas the hosts have secured only 0.8 points per match in the same period. Cambuur dominates in terms of ball possession (57% vs 49%) and offensive efficiency (1.86 vs 1.69 goals per away/home match), while simultaneously boasting a better defense (1.29 vs 1.56 goals conceded). Cambuur's goal difference (+29 on the season) and xG advantage (1.67 vs 1.43) indicate a clear qualitative superiority for the visitors. Considering all these factors, an away win for Cambuur is the most probable scenario, although Helmond Sport could put up some resistance on their home pitch, hence a slight chance of a draw.
Helmond Sport vs Cambuur: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Helmond Sport played against Cambuur in Eerste Divisie (Netherlands). The game was played on March 16, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Helmond Sport has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Cambuur has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Helmond Sport scores 1.19 goals per game and allows 1.77. Cambuur scores 2.07 and allows 1.10. Games in this league average 3.21 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 58% of Helmond Sport's games and 63% of Cambuur's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 57%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cambuur has the higher season xG average, 1.78 to 1.36 per game. Helmond Sport takes 12.2 shots per game, while Cambuur takes 14.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Helmond Sport leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Cambuur leads at halftime in 43% and scores 1.17 after halftime.
When the teams score
Helmond Sport's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). For Cambuur, it is minutes 76-90+ (16 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eerste Divisie games average 3.21 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 64% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Cambuur presents significantly higher form and quality this season, sitting 2nd in the table with 20 wins, while Helmond Sport ranks 17th with only 9 victories. The away team's form is impressive - 4 wins and 1 draw in the last 5 matches (2.6 points per match), whereas the hosts have secured only 0.8 points per match in the same period. Cambuur dominates in terms of ball possession (57% vs 49%) and offensive efficiency (1.86 vs 1.69 goals per away/home match), while simultaneously boasting a better defense (1.29 vs 1.56 goals conceded). Cambuur's goal difference (+29 on the season) and xG advantage (1.67 vs 1.43) indicate a clear qualitative superiority for the visitors. Considering all these factors, an away win for Cambuur is the most probable scenario, although Helmond Sport could put up some resistance on their home pitch, hence a slight chance of a draw.
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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
| Helmond Sport | Cambuur | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.33 |
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.
Cambuur is 225% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Helmond Sport · 2.6 pts / game - Cambuur
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.
Cambuur is 74% better for: goals scored per game.
1.19 goals / game - Helmond Sport · 2.07 goals / game - Cambuur
Cambuur is 61% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.77 goals / game - Helmond Sport · 1.1 goals / game - Cambuur
Helmond Sport scores in 74% of games (23 of 31 meczów), while Cambuur keeps a clean sheet in 33% (10 of 30 meczów).
Cambuur scores in 93% of games (28 of 30 meczów), while Helmond Sport keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 31 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 - Helmond Sport
Over / Under - Cambuur
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.
Cambuur is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / game - Helmond Sport · 1.63 pts / game - Cambuur
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Helmond Sport - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 29%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cambuur - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - 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
Helmond Sport
Cambuur
* 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
| Helmond Sport | Liga | Cambuur | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.97 | 3.21 | • 3.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 58% | 63% | • 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 61% | 64% | ▼ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 23% | 20% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | • 77% | 77% | • 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 81% | 85% | ▼ 77% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Helmond Sport's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Cambuur. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Helmond Sport vs Cambuur?
The Eerste Divisie match finished Helmond Sport 0:1 Cambuur. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Helmond Sport vs Cambuur?
Helmond Sport score 1.19 goals per game on average and Cambuur 2.07. The Eerste Divisie average is 3.21 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Helmond Sport's matches and 63% of Cambuur's.
What form are Helmond Sport and Cambuur in?
Over the last 5 games Helmond Sport have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Cambuur 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Helmond Sport vs Cambuur?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Helmond Sport vs Cambuur: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.