Helmond Sport vs Vitesse: match statistics
Helmond Sport displays significantly better home form with 55% of home matches won and a positive goal difference (+2) at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.91 goals per home match, which surpasses Vitesse's away average (1.6 goals). Vitesse has a poor away disposition with only 30% wins and 40% losses; additionally, they fail to score in 30% of away matches. Recent form for both teams is average, but home advantage and xG statistics (1.46 for Helmond vs 1.62 xG Against for Vitesse) favor the hosts. Considering all factors, Helmond Sport has a realistic chance of victory, although the balanced nature of the competition makes a draw a probable scenario as well.
Helmond Sport vs Vitesse: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Helmond Sport played against Vitesse in Eerste Divisie (Netherlands). The game was played on January 16, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Helmond Sport has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Vitesse has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Helmond Sport scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 1.71. Vitesse scores 1.55 and allows 1.65. Games in this league average 3.30 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Helmond Sport's games and 65% of Vitesse's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 70%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 65% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Vitesse has the higher season xG average, 1.64 to 1.41 per game. Helmond Sport takes 12.6 shots per game, while Vitesse takes 14.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Helmond Sport leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Vitesse leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.90 after halftime.
When the teams score
Helmond Sport's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Vitesse, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eerste Divisie games average 3.30 goals. Both teams score in 62% of games, and 65% 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
Helmond Sport displays significantly better home form with 55% of home matches won and a positive goal difference (+2) at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.91 goals per home match, which surpasses Vitesse's away average (1.6 goals). Vitesse has a poor away disposition with only 30% wins and 40% losses; additionally, they fail to score in 30% of away matches. Recent form for both teams is average, but home advantage and xG statistics (1.46 for Helmond vs 1.62 xG Against for Vitesse) favor the hosts. Considering all factors, Helmond Sport has a realistic chance of victory, although the balanced nature of the competition makes a draw a probable scenario as well.
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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 | Vitesse | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.30 |
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.
Helmond Sport is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Helmond Sport · 0.8 pts / game - Vitesse
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.
Vitesse is 12% better for: goals scored per game.
1.38 goals / game - Helmond Sport · 1.55 goals / game - Vitesse
Helmond Sport scores in 81% of games (17 of 21 meczów), while Vitesse keeps a clean sheet in 15% (3 of 20 meczów).
Vitesse scores in 75% of games (15 of 20 meczów), while Helmond Sport keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 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 - Helmond Sport
Over / Under - Vitesse
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)
Helmond Sport - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. 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.
Vitesse - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Vitesse
* 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 | Vitesse | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.10 | 3.30 | • 3.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 62% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 65% | ▲ 70% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 21% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 79% | ▲ 90% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 81% | 86% | • 85% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Helmond Sport's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Vitesse. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Helmond Sport vs Vitesse?
The Eerste Divisie match finished Helmond Sport 2:2 Vitesse. 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 Vitesse?
Helmond Sport score 1.38 goals per game on average and Vitesse 1.55. The Eerste Divisie average is 3.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Helmond Sport's matches and 65% of Vitesse's.
What form are Helmond Sport and Vitesse in?
Over the last 5 games Helmond Sport have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Vitesse 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Helmond Sport vs Vitesse?
The statistical background for Helmond Sport vs Vitesse — 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.