Netherlands - Eerste DivisieData current as of 12 September 2026

Cambuur vs Almere City: match statistics

Cambuur crest
Cambuur
3 : 2half-time 1:1
Almere City crest
Almere City
165%(1.87)
X20%(3.80)
215%(2.98)

Cambuur presents impressive home form with 77% of matches won at home and just 0% losses, making them an incredibly strong rival on their own stadium. The hosts have a clear advantage in the average number of goals scored in home matches (2.38) and better efficiency (15% shot conversion). Almere City shows significant problems in away matches, conceding an average of 2.07 goals per match and recording a massive 50% loss rate away. The form of the last five matches also favors Cambuur (2 points per match versus 0.8 for the guests), and the goal difference in the hosts' home matches (+19) contrasts with Almere's negative balance away (-3). Considering all these factors, Cambuur has a decisive advantage and should confidently win this meeting.

Cambuur vs Almere City: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Cambuur played Almere City in Eerste Divisie (Netherlands). The match was played on 3 March 2026. Final score: 3:2.

Current form

Cambuur: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Almere City: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.

Goal statistics

Cambuur scores 2.11 and concedes 1.11 goals per match. Almere City scores 2.07 and concedes 1.68. League average: 3.24 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Cambuur 63%, Almere City 64%. Over 2.5: Cambuur 59%, Almere City 71%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 65%.

xG, shots and style

Almere City has higher xG: 1.94 vs 1.77. Cambuur: 14.7 shots per match, Almere City: 17.7.

Match halves

Cambuur: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 1.15. Almere City: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 1.21.

Goals by minute

Cambuur: 76-90+ (16 goals). Almere City: 76-90+ (17 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Eerste Divisie: 3.24 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 65%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.

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 impressive home form with 77% of matches won at home and just 0% losses, making them an incredibly strong rival on their own stadium. The hosts have a clear advantage in the average number of goals scored in home matches (2.38) and better efficiency (15% shot conversion). Almere City shows significant problems in away matches, conceding an average of 2.07 goals per match and recording a massive 50% loss rate away. The form of the last five matches also favors Cambuur (2 points per match versus 0.8 for the guests), and the goal difference in the hosts' home matches (+19) contrasts with Almere's negative balance away (-3). Considering all these factors, Cambuur has a decisive advantage and should confidently win this meeting.

View the statistical overview

Half-by-half

1 : 1
1st half
2 : 1
2nd half

Match statistics

56Possession (%)44
CambuurAlmere City
22Shots7
CambuurAlmere City
5Shots on target4
CambuurAlmere City
2.27xG1.09
CambuurAlmere City
5Corners6
CambuurAlmere City
73Dangerous attacks49
CambuurAlmere City
3Fouls14
CambuurAlmere City
1Cards1
CambuurAlmere City

Pre-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

2.11Goals scored / match2.07
CambuurAlmere City
1.11Goals conceded / match1.68
CambuurAlmere City
58%Average possession48%
CambuurAlmere City
6.33Shots on target / match6.64
CambuurAlmere City

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

14.74Shots per match17.71
CambuurAlmere City
6.33Shots on target6.64
CambuurAlmere City
14.3%Shot conversion11.7%
CambuurAlmere City
58%Possession48%
CambuurAlmere City
1.77xG for1.94
CambuurAlmere City
1.44xG against1.62
CambuurAlmere City

Shooting quality

Cambuur: DominantAlmere City: Attacking
CambuurAlmere City
Accuracy (shots on target)43%37%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.330.31

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Cambuur is 150% better for: last-5 form.

2 pts / match - Cambuur · 0.8 pts / match - Almere City

Cambuur
LWDWW
Season result split
67% W22% D11% L
Season (W-D-L)
18-6-3
2.22 pts / match · goal difference +27
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
10-3-0
Last 5 at home
3-2-0
DWWDW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 2.05Opponent xG: 1.30BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 80%
Almere City
LDLLW
Season result split
46% W11% D43% L
Season (W-D-L)
13-3-12
1.50 pts / match · goal difference +11
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-3
0.80 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
6-1-7
Last 5 away
3-1-1
WWDLW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 1.91Opponent xG: 1.66BTTS: 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.

Cambuur is 51% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.11 goals / match - Cambuur · 1.68 goals / match - Almere City

Cambuur scoring profile: very strong

Cambuur scores in 93% of matches (25 of 27 matches), while Almere City keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 28 matches).

Almere City scoring profile: very strong

Almere City scores in 86% of matches (24 of 28 matches), while Cambuur keeps a clean sheet in 33% (9 of 27 matches).

57Goals scored (season)58
CambuurAlmere City
30Goals conceded (season)47
CambuurAlmere City
3.22Average goals in match3.75
CambuurAlmere City
9Goals scored (last 5)7
CambuurAlmere City
7Goals conceded (last 5)9
CambuurAlmere City

How often they score at least...

93%1 goal86%
CambuurAlmere City
67%2 goals61%
CambuurAlmere City
30%3 goals36%
CambuurAlmere City
19%4 goals21%
CambuurAlmere City

How often they concede at least...

67%1 goal79%
CambuurAlmere City
26%2 goals57%
CambuurAlmere City
15%3 goals21%
CambuurAlmere City
4%4 goals7%
CambuurAlmere City

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

63%
League average

Goal patterns

26%BTTS at half-time29%
CambuurAlmere City
15%BTTS in both halves7%
CambuurAlmere City
37%Scored in both halves43%
CambuurAlmere City

BTTS and goal count

52%Min. 3 goals and BTTS57%
CambuurAlmere City
7%Min. 3 goals without BTTS14%
CambuurAlmere City
100%BTTS - last 580%
CambuurAlmere City

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

1st half

81%Min. 1 goal before half-time79%
CambuurAlmere City
44%Min. 2 goals before half-time50%
CambuurAlmere City
22%Min. 3 goals before half-time18%
CambuurAlmere City

2nd half

74%Min. 1 goal after half-time96%
CambuurAlmere City
56%Min. 2 goals after half-time61%
CambuurAlmere City
30%Min. 3 goals after half-time32%
CambuurAlmere City

Match halveswhen 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 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.7 pts / match - Cambuur · 1.32 pts / match - Almere City

Cambuur - half-time state
48% leading26% draw26% trailing
Almere City - half-time state
32% leading36% draw32% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.7Points per match (1st half)1.32
CambuurAlmere City
0.96Goals scored (1st half)0.86
CambuurAlmere City
0.59Goals conceded (1st half)0.68
CambuurAlmere City
1.56Average goals (1st half)1.54
CambuurAlmere City
52%Clean sheet before half-time46%
CambuurAlmere City
41%No goal before half-time46%
CambuurAlmere City

After half-time (2nd half)

1.93Points per match (2nd half)1.68
CambuurAlmere City
1.15Goals scored (2nd half)1.21
CambuurAlmere City
0.52Goals conceded (2nd half)1
CambuurAlmere City
1.67Average goals (2nd half)2.21
CambuurAlmere City
56%Clean sheet after half-time46%
CambuurAlmere City
30%No goal after half-time25%
CambuurAlmere City

Cambuur - second-half results

48% W48% D4% L
46
Half-time points
26
Half-time goals
+10
Goal difference (1st half)
52
Second-half points
+17
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.70
PPG before half-time
Lead holding140%

Leads at half-time in 48% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Almere City - second-half results

46% W29% D25% L
37
Half-time points
24
Half-time goals
+5
Goal difference (1st half)
47
Second-half points
+6
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.32
PPG before half-time
Lead holding144%

Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 46%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.3

Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Cambuur - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match0.802.60
Goals scored / match0.21.6
Goals conceded / match0.80.6
Average goals in match1.02.2
1 goal80%100%
2 goals20%80%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal80%0%
Goal difference-3+5
Half-time: 20% leading - 20% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 80% won - 20% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1
Almere City - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match0.201.60
Goals scored / match0.41.0
Goals conceded / match1.20.6
Average goals in match1.61.6
1 goal100%80%
2 goals40%40%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet0%60%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference-4+2
Half-time: 0% leading - 20% draw - 80% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Cambuur
ScoredConceded
7
2
0-15
10
7
16-30
9
7
31-45
5
4
46-60
10
3
61-75
16
7
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.

Almere City
ScoredConceded
6
5
0-15
6
10
16-30
12
4
31-45
11
7
46-60
6
7
61-75
17
14
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

3.48
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.9 : 1.6
Estimated goal split
home : away
108%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
64%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-43%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
80%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
1%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 100 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Cambuur

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.33
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.67
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-3.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.34
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.33
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
119%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
76%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.22
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
28% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 12% come in the first quarter-hour.
28%

Almere City

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.32
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.07
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-8.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.13
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.06
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
141%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
95%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.70
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
29% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 10% come in the first quarter-hour.
29%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

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

Teams vs league

CambuurLigaAlmere City
Average goals in match 3.223.24 3.75
Both teams scored 63%63% 64%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 59%65% 71%
Clean sheets 33%21% 21%
Goal before half-time 81%77% 79%
Goal after half-time 74%86% 96%

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

3.24
Average goals per match
63%
Both teams scored
65%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
21%
Clean sheets
1.77
Home goals / match
1.47
Away goals / match
+20%
Home attack advantage
+17%
Home defence 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
28%
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. CambuurYellow cardEthan Apkakou
  2. Almere CityGoalMilan de Haan
  3. CambuurSubstitutionOn: Tony RölkeOff: Ethan Apkakou
  4. Almere CitySubstitutionOn: Emanuel PokuOff: Byron Burgering
  5. CambuurSubstitutionOn: Jorn BerkhoutOff: Jamal Amofa
  6. Almere CityYellow cardFerdy Druijf
  7. CambuurSubstitutionOn: Iwan HenstraOff: Oscar Love Sjöstrand
  8. Almere CityGoalOlivier de NijsAssist: Hamza el Dahri
  9. CambuurSubstitutionOn: Bram MarsmanOff: Ichem Ferrah

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.

Alex BosMatches officiated: 8
3.13Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 275%Home wins0%Draws25%Away wins

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Cambuur 0 - 1 - 0 Almere City. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.

Almere City FC
1 : 1
SC Cambuur Leeuwarden

FAQ

What was the result of Cambuur vs Almere City?

The Eerste Divisie match finished Cambuur 3:2 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 Cambuur vs Almere City?

Cambuur score 2.11 goals per game on average and Almere City 2.07. The Eerste Divisie average is 3.24 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Cambuur's matches and 64% of Almere City's.

What form are Cambuur and Almere City in?

Over the last 5 games Cambuur have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Almere City 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cambuur vs Almere City?

This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.