Go Ahead Eagles vs Twente: match statistics
Twente are showing clearly better form in their last five matches, earning 6 points with a record of 2 wins compared to just 3 points for Go Ahead Eagles. The visitors stand out with significantly higher offensive efficiency on the road, averaging 18.25 shots per game and a better xG ratio (2.0 vs 1.69 of the hosts). Although Go Ahead Eagles have a positive goal difference at home (+5), their high draw rate (50%) in home matches indicates difficulties in breaking down opponents. Twente are in 5th place in the table compared to the hosts' 12th position and are characterized by a more solid defense, conceding only 1.17 goals on average away. Considering all statistics and the difference in form and class of the teams, a slight advantage for the visitors seems the most likely scenario, although a draw also remains a realistic option due to both teams' tendency to share points.
Go Ahead Eagles vs Twente: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Go Ahead Eagles played Twente in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The match was played on 8 March 2026. Final score: 1:4.
Current form
Go Ahead Eagles: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Twente: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Go Ahead Eagles scores 1.52 and concedes 1.56 goals per match. Twente scores 1.64 and concedes 1.04. League average: 3.17 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Go Ahead Eagles 64%, Twente 60%. Over 2.5: Go Ahead Eagles 60%, Twente 40%. League level: BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
Twente has higher xG: 2.07 vs 1.41. Go Ahead Eagles: 11.5 shots per match, Twente: 18.6.
Match halves
Go Ahead Eagles: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.88. Twente: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 1.08.
Goals by minute
Go Ahead Eagles: 76-90+ (10 goals). Twente: 46-60 (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eredivisie: 3.17 goals per match, BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Twente are showing clearly better form in their last five matches, earning 6 points with a record of 2 wins compared to just 3 points for Go Ahead Eagles. The visitors stand out with significantly higher offensive efficiency on the road, averaging 18.25 shots per game and a better xG ratio (2.0 vs 1.69 of the hosts). Although Go Ahead Eagles have a positive goal difference at home (+5), their high draw rate (50%) in home matches indicates difficulties in breaking down opponents. Twente are in 5th place in the table compared to the hosts' 12th position and are characterized by a more solid defense, conceding only 1.17 goals on average away. Considering all statistics and the difference in form and class of the teams, a slight advantage for the visitors seems the most likely scenario, although a draw also remains a realistic option due to both teams' tendency to share points.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what 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.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Go Ahead Eagles | Twente | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.25 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Twente is 57% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Go Ahead Eagles · 2.2 pts / match - Twente
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.
Twente is 8% better for: goals scored per match.
1.52 goals / match - Go Ahead Eagles · 1.64 goals / match - Twente
Twente is 50% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.56 goals / match - Go Ahead Eagles · 1.04 goals / match - Twente
Go Ahead Eagles scores in 84% of matches (21 of 25 matches), while Twente keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 matches).
Twente scores in 80% of matches (20 of 25 matches), while Go Ahead Eagles keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Go Ahead Eagles
Over / Under - Twente
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Twente is 31% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.16 pts / match - Go Ahead Eagles · 1.52 pts / match - Twente
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Go Ahead Eagles - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 24%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Twente - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +5 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Go Ahead Eagles
Twente
* 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 context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| Go Ahead Eagles | Liga | Twente | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.08 | 3.17 | ▼ 2.68 |
| Both teams scored | • 64% | 64% | ▼ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 60% | 62% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | • 20% | 19% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 72% | 81% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 84% | • 84% |
^ 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
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
Previous meeting: Go Ahead Eagles 0 - 0 - 1 Twente. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Go Ahead Eagles vs Twente?
The Eredivisie match finished Go Ahead Eagles 1:4 Twente. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Go Ahead Eagles vs Twente?
Go Ahead Eagles score 1.52 goals per game on average and Twente 1.64. The Eredivisie average is 3.17 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 64% of Go Ahead Eagles's matches and 60% of Twente's.
What form are Go Ahead Eagles and Twente in?
Over the last 5 games Go Ahead Eagles have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Twente 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Go Ahead Eagles vs Twente?
The statistical background for Go Ahead Eagles vs Twente — 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.