Netherlands - Eerste DivisieData current as of September 12, 2026

Willem II vs Den Bosch: match statistics

Willem II crest
Willem II
1 : 1half-time 1:1
Den Bosch crest
Den Bosch
155%(1.66)
X25%(3.90)
220%(3.90)

Willem II displays solid home form with 50% wins at their own stadium and an impressive +6 goal difference in home matches. The hosts have won 3 of their last 5 games, conceding only 3 goals in that period, which attests to a stable defense. Den Bosch, on the other hand, has very poor away results - 57% losses on foreign grounds and a negative goal difference of -11. The visitors concede an average of 2.21 goals per away match, which, given Willem II's efficiency (averaging 1.29 goals in home matches), gives the hosts a clear advantage. Additionally, Willem II has better xG statistics in home matches (1.8) than Den Bosch does away (1.32), confirming the higher quality of chances created by the hosts. All indicators point to a favorable result for Willem II, although Den Bosch's experience in scoring goals (1.43 average away) does not allow a draw to be ruled out.

Willem II vs Den Bosch: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Willem II played against Den Bosch in Eerste Divisie (Netherlands). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 1:1.

Recent form

Willem II has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Den Bosch has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.

Scoring records

Willem II scores 1.41 goals per game and allows 1.24. Den Bosch scores 1.76 and allows 1.83. Games in this league average 3.23 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 59% of Willem II's games and 72% of Den Bosch's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 72%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 65% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Willem II has the higher season xG average, 1.66 to 1.57 per game. Willem II takes 14.2 shots per game, while Den Bosch takes 13.2.

First-half and second-half trends

Willem II leads at halftime in 34% of its games and scores 0.72 goals per game after halftime. Den Bosch leads at halftime in 34% and scores 0.86 after halftime.

When the teams score

Willem II's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Den Bosch, it is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Eerste Divisie games average 3.23 goals. Both teams score in 63% 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 3.00 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

Willem II displays solid home form with 50% wins at their own stadium and an impressive +6 goal difference in home matches. The hosts have won 3 of their last 5 games, conceding only 3 goals in that period, which attests to a stable defense. Den Bosch, on the other hand, has very poor away results - 57% losses on foreign grounds and a negative goal difference of -11. The visitors concede an average of 2.21 goals per away match, which, given Willem II's efficiency (averaging 1.29 goals in home matches), gives the hosts a clear advantage. Additionally, Willem II has better xG statistics in home matches (1.8) than Den Bosch does away (1.32), confirming the higher quality of chances created by the hosts. All indicators point to a favorable result for Willem II, although Den Bosch's experience in scoring goals (1.43 average away) does not allow a draw to be ruled out.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

1 : 1
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

52Possession (%)48
Willem IIDen Bosch
15Shots12
Willem IIDen Bosch
6Shots on target7
Willem IIDen Bosch
1.68xG1.6
Willem IIDen Bosch
7Corners6
Willem IIDen Bosch
43Dangerous attacks48
Willem IIDen Bosch
18Fouls16
Willem IIDen Bosch
1Cards4
Willem IIDen Bosch

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Willem IIDen Bosch
1.41Goals scored / game1.76
Willem IIDen Bosch
1.24Goals allowed / game1.83
Willem IIDen Bosch
49%Average possession48%
Willem IIDen Bosch
5.31Shots on target / game5.14
Willem IIDen Bosch

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

14.24Shots per game13.21
Willem IIDen Bosch
5.31Shots on target5.14
Willem IIDen Bosch
9.9%Shot conversion13.3%
Willem IIDen Bosch
49%Possession48%
Willem IIDen Bosch
1.66xG for1.57
Willem IIDen Bosch
1.77xG against1.68
Willem IIDen Bosch

Shooting quality

Willem II: AttackingDen Bosch: Efficient finishing
Willem IIDen Bosch
Accuracy (shots on target)37%39%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.270.34

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Willem II is 67% better for: last-5 form.

2 pts / game - Willem II · 1.2 pts / game - Den Bosch

Willem II
WDWLW
Season result split
45% W24% D31% L
Season (W-D-L)
13-7-9
1.59 pts / game · goal difference +5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
7-3-4
Last 5 at home
3-0-2
LWWWL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 1.74Opponent xG: 1.51BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%
Den Bosch
DLWDD
Season result split
38% W21% D41% L
Season (W-D-L)
11-6-12
1.34 pts / game · goal difference -2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-3-1
1.20 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
4-2-8
Last 5 away
0-2-3
LLDLD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.53Opponent xG: 1.49BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 60%

Goalshow 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.

Den Bosch is 25% better for: goals scored per game.

1.41 goals / game - Willem II · 1.76 goals / game - Den Bosch

Willem II is 48% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.24 goals / game - Willem II · 1.83 goals / game - Den Bosch

Willem II scoring profile: very strong

Willem II scores in 86% of games (25 of 29 meczów), while Den Bosch keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 29 meczów).

Den Bosch scoring profile: very strong

Den Bosch scores in 86% of games (25 of 29 meczów), while Willem II keeps a clean sheet in 28% (8 of 29 meczów).

41Goals scored (season)51
Willem IIDen Bosch
36Goals conceded (season)53
Willem IIDen Bosch
2.66Average goals per game3.59
Willem IIDen Bosch
9Goals scored (last 5)7
Willem IIDen Bosch
3Goals conceded (last 5)8
Willem IIDen Bosch

How often they score at least...

86%1 goal86%
Willem IIDen Bosch
45%2 goals55%
Willem IIDen Bosch
10%3 goals17%
Willem IIDen Bosch
0%4 goals10%
Willem IIDen Bosch

How often they concede at least...

72%1 goal86%
Willem IIDen Bosch
34%2 goals62%
Willem IIDen Bosch
7%3 goals24%
Willem IIDen Bosch
7%4 goals3%
Willem IIDen Bosch

* 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.

63%
League average

Goal patterns

28%BTTS at half-time31%
Willem IIDen Bosch
7%BTTS in both halves10%
Willem IIDen Bosch
38%Scored in both halves24%
Willem IIDen Bosch

BTTS and goal count

45%Min. 3 goals and BTTS66%
Willem IIDen Bosch
10%Min. 3 goals without BTTS7%
Willem IIDen Bosch
40%BTTS - last 580%
Willem IIDen Bosch

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.

1st half

72%Min. 1 goal before half-time83%
Willem IIDen Bosch
38%Min. 2 goals before half-time55%
Willem IIDen Bosch
7%Min. 3 goals before half-time24%
Willem IIDen Bosch

2nd half

79%Min. 1 goal after half-time90%
Willem IIDen Bosch
48%Min. 2 goals after half-time52%
Willem IIDen Bosch
14%Min. 3 goals after half-time28%
Willem IIDen Bosch

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Willem II is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.52 pts / game - Willem II · 1.34 pts / game - Den Bosch

Willem II - half-time state
34% leading48% draw17% trailing
Den Bosch - half-time state
34% leading31% draw34% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.52Points per game (1st half)1.34
Willem IIDen Bosch
0.69Goals scored (1st half)0.9
Willem IIDen Bosch
0.48Goals conceded (1st half)0.86
Willem IIDen Bosch
1.17Average goals (1st half)1.76
Willem IIDen Bosch
62%Clean sheet before half-time41%
Willem IIDen Bosch
38%No goal before half-time45%
Willem IIDen Bosch

After half-time (2nd half)

1.31Points per game (2nd half)1.31
Willem IIDen Bosch
0.72Goals scored (2nd half)0.86
Willem IIDen Bosch
0.76Goals conceded (2nd half)0.97
Willem IIDen Bosch
1.48Average goals (2nd half)1.83
Willem IIDen Bosch
48%Clean sheet after half-time31%
Willem IIDen Bosch
38%No goal after half-time45%
Willem IIDen Bosch

Willem II - second-half results

28% W48% D24% L
44
Half-time points
20
Half-time goals
+6
Goal difference (1st half)
38
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.52
PPG before half-time
Lead holding132%

Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.3

Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Den Bosch - second-half results

34% W28% D38% L
39
Half-time points
26
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
38
Second-half points
-3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.34
PPG before half-time
Lead holding112%

Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Willem II - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.402.60
Goals scored / game0.81.0
Goals allowed / game0.60.0
Average goals per game1.41.0
1 goal100%80%
2 goals40%20%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet40%100%
No goal40%20%
Goal difference+1+5
Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 80% won - 20% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4
Den Bosch - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.600.80
Goals scored / game0.60.8
Goals allowed / game0.21.4
Average goals per game0.82.2
1 goal60%100%
2 goals20%80%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet80%0%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference+2-3
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 20% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 3

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Willem II
ScoredConceded
2
5
0-15
9
2
16-30
9
7
31-45
6
5
46-60
3
7
61-75
12
10
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

Den Bosch
ScoredConceded
8
5
0-15
12
9
16-30
6
11
31-45
5
6
46-60
6
9
61-75
14
13
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

3.12
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.6 : 1.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
97%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
66%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-4%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
74%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
2%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 50 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Willem II

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.11
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.28
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-3.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.25
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.53
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
81%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
84%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.41
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.0
Late goals
29% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 5% come in the first quarter-hour.
29%

Den Bosch

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.11
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.04
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.19
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.15
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
119%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
105%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.14
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.0
Late goals
27% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 16% come in the first quarter-hour.
27%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eerste Divisie).

Teams vs league

Willem IILigaDen Bosch
Average goals per game 2.663.23 3.59
Both teams scored 59%63% 72%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 55%65% 72%
Clean sheets 28%21% 14%
Goal before half-time 72%77% 83%
Goal after half-time 79%86% 90%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.23
Average goals per game
63%
Both teams scored
65%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
21%
Clean sheets
1.75
Home goals / game
1.48
Away goals / game
+18%
Home attack advantage
+15%
Home defensive advantage
+6%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
77%
1 goal
41%
2 goals
16%
3 goals
5%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
86%
1 goal
56%
2 goals
29%
3 goals
10%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Willem IIGoalCalvin TwigtAssist: Nick Doodeman
  2. Willem IISubstitutionOn: Per van LoonOff: Amine Et-Taibi
  3. Willem IIYellow cardCalvin Twigt
  4. Willem IISubstitutionOn: Thomas VerheijdtOff: Uriël van Aalst
  5. Willem IISubstitutionOn: Samuel BambaOff: Armin Culum
  6. Den BoschYellow cardBohao Wang
  7. Den BoschYellow cardTeun van Grunsven
  8. Den BoschYellow cardKévin Monzialo
  9. Den BoschYellow cardKévin Monzialo

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Willem II's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Den Bosch. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

FAQ

What was the result of Willem II vs Den Bosch?

The Eerste Divisie match finished Willem II 1:1 Den Bosch. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Willem II vs Den Bosch?

Willem II score 1.41 goals per game on average and Den Bosch 1.76. The Eerste Divisie average is 3.23 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Willem II's matches and 72% of Den Bosch's.

What form are Willem II and Den Bosch in?

Over the last 5 games Willem II have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Den Bosch 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Willem II vs Den Bosch?

The statistical background for Willem II vs Den Bosch — 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.