Helmond Sport vs Vitesse: match statistics
Helmond Sport displays significantly better home form with 55% of home matches won and a positive goal difference (+2) at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.91 goals per home match, which surpasses Vitesse's away average (1.6 goals). Vitesse has a poor away disposition with only 30% wins and 40% losses; additionally, they fail to score in 30% of away matches. Recent form for both teams is average, but home advantage and xG statistics (1.46 for Helmond vs 1.62 xG Against for Vitesse) favor the hosts. Considering all factors, Helmond Sport has a realistic chance of victory, although the balanced nature of the competition makes a draw a probable scenario as well.
Helmond Sport vs Vitesse: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Helmond Sport played Vitesse in Eerste Divisie (Netherlands). The match was played on 16 January 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Helmond Sport: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Vitesse: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Helmond Sport scores 1.38 and concedes 1.71 goals per match. Vitesse scores 1.55 and concedes 1.65. League average: 3.30 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Helmond Sport 67%, Vitesse 65%. Over 2.5: Helmond Sport 67%, Vitesse 70%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 65%.
xG, shots and style
Vitesse has higher xG: 1.64 vs 1.41. Helmond Sport: 12.6 shots per match, Vitesse: 14.8.
Match halves
Helmond Sport: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.76. Vitesse: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.90.
Goals by minute
Helmond Sport: 46-60 (7 goals). Vitesse: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eerste Divisie: 3.30 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 65%.
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
Helmond Sport displays significantly better home form with 55% of home matches won and a positive goal difference (+2) at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.91 goals per home match, which surpasses Vitesse's away average (1.6 goals). Vitesse has a poor away disposition with only 30% wins and 40% losses; additionally, they fail to score in 30% of away matches. Recent form for both teams is average, but home advantage and xG statistics (1.46 for Helmond vs 1.62 xG Against for Vitesse) favor the hosts. Considering all factors, Helmond Sport has a realistic chance of victory, although the balanced nature of the competition makes a draw a probable scenario as well.
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 | Vitesse | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.30 |
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.
Helmond Sport is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Helmond Sport · 0.8 pts / match - Vitesse
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.
Vitesse is 12% better for: goals scored per match.
1.38 goals / match - Helmond Sport · 1.55 goals / match - Vitesse
Helmond Sport scores in 81% of matches (17 of 21 matches), while Vitesse keeps a clean sheet in 15% (3 of 20 matches).
Vitesse scores in 75% of matches (15 of 20 matches), while Helmond Sport keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 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 - Vitesse
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Helmond Sport - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Vitesse - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 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 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). 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
Helmond Sport
Vitesse
* 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 | Vitesse | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 3.10 | 3.30 | • 3.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 62% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 65% | ▲ 70% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 21% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 79% | ▲ 90% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 81% | 86% | • 85% |
^ 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
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 Vitesse. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Helmond Sport vs Vitesse?
The Eerste Divisie match finished Helmond Sport 2:2 Vitesse. 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 Vitesse?
Helmond Sport score 1.38 goals per game on average and Vitesse 1.55. The Eerste Divisie average is 3.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Helmond Sport's matches and 65% of Vitesse's.
What form are Helmond Sport and Vitesse in?
Over the last 5 games Helmond Sport have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Vitesse 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Helmond Sport vs Vitesse?
The statistical background for Helmond Sport vs Vitesse — 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.