Helmond Sport vs Cambuur: match statistics
Cambuur presents significantly higher form and quality this season, sitting 2nd in the table with 20 wins, while Helmond Sport ranks 17th with only 9 victories. The away team's form is impressive - 4 wins and 1 draw in the last 5 matches (2.6 points per match), whereas the hosts have secured only 0.8 points per match in the same period. Cambuur dominates in terms of ball possession (57% vs 49%) and offensive efficiency (1.86 vs 1.69 goals per away/home match), while simultaneously boasting a better defense (1.29 vs 1.56 goals conceded). Cambuur's goal difference (+29 on the season) and xG advantage (1.67 vs 1.43) indicate a clear qualitative superiority for the visitors. Considering all these factors, an away win for Cambuur is the most probable scenario, although Helmond Sport could put up some resistance on their home pitch, hence a slight chance of a draw.
Helmond Sport vs Cambuur: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Helmond Sport played Cambuur in Eerste Divisie (Netherlands). The match was played on 16 March 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Helmond Sport: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Cambuur: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Helmond Sport scores 1.19 and concedes 1.77 goals per match. Cambuur scores 2.07 and concedes 1.10. League average: 3.21 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Helmond Sport 58%, Cambuur 63%. Over 2.5: Helmond Sport 61%, Cambuur 57%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 64%.
xG, shots and style
Cambuur has higher xG: 1.78 vs 1.36. Helmond Sport: 12.2 shots per match, Cambuur: 14.9.
Match halves
Helmond Sport: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.65. Cambuur: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 1.17.
Goals by minute
Helmond Sport: 46-60 (9 goals). Cambuur: 76-90+ (16 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eerste Divisie: 3.21 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 64%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, 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
Cambuur presents significantly higher form and quality this season, sitting 2nd in the table with 20 wins, while Helmond Sport ranks 17th with only 9 victories. The away team's form is impressive - 4 wins and 1 draw in the last 5 matches (2.6 points per match), whereas the hosts have secured only 0.8 points per match in the same period. Cambuur dominates in terms of ball possession (57% vs 49%) and offensive efficiency (1.86 vs 1.69 goals per away/home match), while simultaneously boasting a better defense (1.29 vs 1.56 goals conceded). Cambuur's goal difference (+29 on the season) and xG advantage (1.67 vs 1.43) indicate a clear qualitative superiority for the visitors. Considering all these factors, an away win for Cambuur is the most probable scenario, although Helmond Sport could put up some resistance on their home pitch, hence a slight chance of a draw.
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
| Helmond Sport | Cambuur | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.33 |
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.
Cambuur is 225% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Helmond Sport · 2.6 pts / match - Cambuur
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.
Cambuur is 74% better for: goals scored per match.
1.19 goals / match - Helmond Sport · 2.07 goals / match - Cambuur
Cambuur is 61% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.77 goals / match - Helmond Sport · 1.1 goals / match - Cambuur
Helmond Sport scores in 74% of matches (23 of 31 matches), while Cambuur keeps a clean sheet in 33% (10 of 30 matches).
Cambuur scores in 93% of matches (28 of 30 matches), while Helmond Sport keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 31 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 - Helmond Sport
Over / Under - Cambuur
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.
Cambuur is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / match - Helmond Sport · 1.63 pts / match - Cambuur
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Helmond Sport - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 29%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Cambuur - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - 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
Helmond Sport
Cambuur
* 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 (Eerste Divisie).
Teams vs league
| Helmond Sport | Liga | Cambuur | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.97 | 3.21 | • 3.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 58% | 63% | • 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 61% | 64% | ▼ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 23% | 20% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | • 77% | 77% | • 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 81% | 85% | ▼ 77% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Helmond Sport 0 - 1 - 0 Cambuur. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Helmond Sport vs Cambuur?
The Eerste Divisie match finished Helmond Sport 0:1 Cambuur. 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 Cambuur?
Helmond Sport score 1.19 goals per game on average and Cambuur 2.07. The Eerste Divisie average is 3.21 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Helmond Sport's matches and 63% of Cambuur's.
What form are Helmond Sport and Cambuur in?
Over the last 5 games Helmond Sport have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Cambuur 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Helmond Sport vs Cambuur?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Helmond Sport vs Cambuur: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.