Utrecht II vs Almere City: match statistics
The match promises to be a balanced clash between two teams with similar offensive potential. Utrecht II occupies the 14th place in the table, but presents decent form in home matches with 36% victories and an average of 2 goals per match. Almere City, despite a higher position (8th place), has a weak away disposition with 54% losses and merely 8% draws on the road. The recent form of both teams is average – the hosts have not won any of their last 5 matches (4 draws, 1 loss), and the guests have earned only 1 point per match. A key factor is the high average of goals in matches involving both teams (3.86 for the hosts and 3.85 for the guests), suggesting an open game. Given the close xG values, similar ball possession (47% for both), and unstable form, a draw or a slight victory for one of the sides seems most probable.
Utrecht II vs Almere City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Utrecht II played against Almere City in Eerste Divisie (Netherlands). The game was played on February 27, 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Recent form
Utrecht II has 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Almere City has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Utrecht II scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 1.78. Almere City scores 2.04 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 3.24 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 70% of Utrecht II's games and 63% of Almere City'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
Almere City has the higher season xG average, 1.93 to 1.66 per game. Utrecht II takes 14.8 shots per game, while Almere City takes 17.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Utrecht II leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 1.07 goals per game after halftime. Almere City leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.19 after halftime.
When the teams score
Utrecht II's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (12 goals). For Almere City, it is minutes 76-90+ (16 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eerste Divisie games average 3.24 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 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
The match promises to be a balanced clash between two teams with similar offensive potential. Utrecht II occupies the 14th place in the table, but presents decent form in home matches with 36% victories and an average of 2 goals per match. Almere City, despite a higher position (8th place), has a weak away disposition with 54% losses and merely 8% draws on the road. The recent form of both teams is average – the hosts have not won any of their last 5 matches (4 draws, 1 loss), and the guests have earned only 1 point per match. A key factor is the high average of goals in matches involving both teams (3.86 for the hosts and 3.85 for the guests), suggesting an open game. Given the close xG values, similar ball possession (47% for both), and unstable form, a draw or a slight victory for one of the sides seems most probable.
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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
| Utrecht II | Almere City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 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.
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 22% better for: goals scored per game.
1.67 goals / game - Utrecht II · 2.04 goals / game - Almere City
Almere City is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.78 goals / game - Utrecht II · 1.67 goals / game - Almere City
Utrecht II scores in 78% of games (21 of 27 meczów), while Almere City keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 meczów).
Almere City scores in 85% of games (23 of 27 meczów), while Utrecht II keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 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 - Utrecht II
Over / Under - Almere City
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 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.19 pts / game - Utrecht II · 1.37 pts / game - Almere City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Utrecht II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Almere City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 44%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* 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 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Utrecht II
Almere City
* 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
| Utrecht II | Liga | Almere City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.44 | 3.24 | ▲ 3.70 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 70% | 62% | • 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 65% | ▲ 70% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 21% | • 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 74% | 77% | • 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 86% | ▲ 96% |
^ 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
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Utrecht II's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Almere City. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Utrecht II vs Almere City?
The Eerste Divisie match finished Utrecht II 2:3 Almere City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Utrecht II vs Almere City?
Utrecht II score 1.67 goals per game on average and Almere City 2.04. The Eerste Divisie average is 3.24 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 70% of Utrecht II's matches and 63% of Almere City's.
What form are Utrecht II and Almere City in?
Over the last 5 games Utrecht II have a 0-4-1 record (0.80 points per game) and Almere City 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Utrecht II vs Almere City?
The statistical background for Utrecht II vs Almere City — 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.