Helmond Sport vs De Graafschap: match statistics
De Graafschap are displaying significantly better form and quality compared to Helmond Sport, which is reflected in their league positions (4th place vs 18th place). The visitors have won 50% of their away matches this season, while the hosts, despite a decent home record (50% wins), are in terrible form, having failed to win any of their last 5 matches. De Graafschap boast a higher shooting accuracy (6.17 shots on target per game vs 4.83) and a better xG ratio (1.77 vs 1.45), indicating greater offensive efficiency. The visitors' positive goal difference on the road (+3) compared to the hosts' home goal difference (+2), along with the fact that Helmond Sport have conceded as many as 16 goals in their last 5 matches, strongly suggest a De Graafschap victory. Considering all the statistics and the current form of both teams, the visitors are the clear favorites for this encounter.
Helmond Sport vs De Graafschap: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Helmond Sport played De Graafschap in Eerste Divisie (Netherlands). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Helmond Sport: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. De Graafschap: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Helmond Sport scores 1.35 and concedes 1.83 goals per match. De Graafschap scores 1.88 and concedes 1.67. League average: 3.34 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Helmond Sport 65%, De Graafschap 79%. Over 2.5: Helmond Sport 70%, De Graafschap 63%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 66%.
xG, shots and style
De Graafschap has higher xG: 2.05 vs 1.39. Helmond Sport: 12.4 shots per match, De Graafschap: 18.3.
Match halves
Helmond Sport: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.74. De Graafschap: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 0.88.
Goals by minute
Helmond Sport: 46-60 (7 goals). De Graafschap: 0-15 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eerste Divisie: 3.34 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 66%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, 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
De Graafschap are displaying significantly better form and quality compared to Helmond Sport, which is reflected in their league positions (4th place vs 18th place). The visitors have won 50% of their away matches this season, while the hosts, despite a decent home record (50% wins), are in terrible form, having failed to win any of their last 5 matches. De Graafschap boast a higher shooting accuracy (6.17 shots on target per game vs 4.83) and a better xG ratio (1.77 vs 1.45), indicating greater offensive efficiency. The visitors' positive goal difference on the road (+3) compared to the hosts' home goal difference (+2), along with the fact that Helmond Sport have conceded as many as 16 goals in their last 5 matches, strongly suggest a De Graafschap victory. Considering all the statistics and the current form of both teams, the visitors are the clear favorites for this encounter.
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 | De Graafschap | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.27 |
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.
De Graafschap is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Helmond Sport · 0.8 pts / match - De Graafschap
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.
De Graafschap is 39% better for: goals scored per match.
1.35 goals / match - Helmond Sport · 1.88 goals / match - De Graafschap
De Graafschap is 10% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.83 goals / match - Helmond Sport · 1.67 goals / match - De Graafschap
Helmond Sport scores in 78% of matches (18 of 23 matches), while De Graafschap keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 24 matches).
De Graafschap scores in 83% of matches (20 of 24 matches), while Helmond Sport keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 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 - De Graafschap
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.
De Graafschap is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / match - Helmond Sport · 1.71 pts / match - De Graafschap
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Helmond Sport - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 30%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
De Graafschap - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 46%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
De Graafschap
* 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 | De Graafschap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 3.17 | 3.34 | ▲ 3.54 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 63% | ▲ 79% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 70% | 66% | ▼ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 20% | ▼ 4% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 87% | 79% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 83% | 86% | ▲ 92% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Helmond Sport 0 - 0 - 1 De Graafschap. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Helmond Sport vs De Graafschap?
The Eerste Divisie match finished Helmond Sport 0:0 De Graafschap. 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 De Graafschap?
Helmond Sport score 1.35 goals per game on average and De Graafschap 1.88. The Eerste Divisie average is 3.34 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Helmond Sport's matches and 79% of De Graafschap's.
What form are Helmond Sport and De Graafschap in?
Over the last 5 games Helmond Sport have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and De Graafschap 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Helmond Sport vs De Graafschap?
The statistical background for Helmond Sport vs De Graafschap — 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.