Helmond Sport vs De Graafschap: match statistics
De Graafschap are displaying significantly better form and quality compared to Helmond Sport, which is reflected in their league positions (4th place vs 18th place). The visitors have won 50% of their away matches this season, while the hosts, despite a decent home record (50% wins), are in terrible form, having failed to win any of their last 5 matches. De Graafschap boast a higher shooting accuracy (6.17 shots on target per game vs 4.83) and a better xG ratio (1.77 vs 1.45), indicating greater offensive efficiency. The visitors' positive goal difference on the road (+3) compared to the hosts' home goal difference (+2), along with the fact that Helmond Sport have conceded as many as 16 goals in their last 5 matches, strongly suggest a De Graafschap victory. Considering all the statistics and the current form of both teams, the visitors are the clear favorites for this encounter.
Helmond Sport vs De Graafschap: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Helmond Sport played against De Graafschap in Eerste Divisie (Netherlands). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Helmond Sport has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. De Graafschap has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Helmond Sport scores 1.35 goals per game and allows 1.83. De Graafschap scores 1.88 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 3.34 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Helmond Sport's games and 79% of De Graafschap's. The Over 2.5 rates are 70% and 63%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
De Graafschap has the higher season xG average, 2.05 to 1.39 per game. Helmond Sport takes 12.4 shots per game, while De Graafschap takes 18.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Helmond Sport leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.74 goals per game after halftime. De Graafschap leads at halftime in 46% and scores 0.88 after halftime.
When the teams score
Helmond Sport's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 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 3.34 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 4.00 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
De Graafschap are displaying significantly better form and quality compared to Helmond Sport, which is reflected in their league positions (4th place vs 18th place). The visitors have won 50% of their away matches this season, while the hosts, despite a decent home record (50% wins), are in terrible form, having failed to win any of their last 5 matches. De Graafschap boast a higher shooting accuracy (6.17 shots on target per game vs 4.83) and a better xG ratio (1.77 vs 1.45), indicating greater offensive efficiency. The visitors' positive goal difference on the road (+3) compared to the hosts' home goal difference (+2), along with the fact that Helmond Sport have conceded as many as 16 goals in their last 5 matches, strongly suggest a De Graafschap victory. Considering all the statistics and the current form of both teams, the visitors are the clear favorites for this encounter.
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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 | De Graafschap | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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.
De Graafschap is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Helmond Sport · 0.8 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.
De Graafschap is 39% better for: goals scored per game.
1.35 goals / game - Helmond Sport · 1.88 goals / game - De Graafschap
De Graafschap is 10% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.83 goals / game - Helmond Sport · 1.67 goals / game - De Graafschap
Helmond Sport scores in 78% of games (18 of 23 meczów), while De Graafschap keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 24 meczów).
De Graafschap scores in 83% of games (20 of 24 meczów), while Helmond Sport keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 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 - 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 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / game - Helmond Sport · 1.71 pts / game - De Graafschap
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Helmond Sport - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 30%. 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.
De Graafschap - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 46%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Helmond Sport
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
| Helmond Sport | Liga | De Graafschap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.17 | 3.34 | ▲ 3.54 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 63% | ▲ 79% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 70% | 66% | ▼ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 20% | ▼ 4% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 87% | 79% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 83% | 86% | ▲ 92% |
^ 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 Helmond Sport's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against De Graafschap. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Helmond Sport vs De Graafschap?
The Eerste Divisie match finished Helmond Sport 0:0 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 Helmond Sport vs De Graafschap?
Helmond Sport score 1.35 goals per game on average and De Graafschap 1.88. The Eerste Divisie average is 3.34 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Helmond Sport's matches and 79% of De Graafschap's.
What form are Helmond Sport and De Graafschap in?
Over the last 5 games Helmond Sport have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and De Graafschap 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Helmond Sport vs De Graafschap?
The statistical background for Helmond Sport 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.