Almere City FC vs Jong AZ – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Almere City FC at 50%, yet other data sources diverge — this Almere City FC vs Jong AZ fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Almere City FC host Jong AZ at Yanmar Stadion in Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 37. Kick-off is scheduled for Friday 7 May 2027 at 18:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Almere City FC stand at 6W 0D 4L from 10 Eerste Divisie matches — 1.80 PPG. Last five: L W W L L. They are averaging 2.10 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. This season is still relatively young for Almere City FC, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Almere City FC at Yanmar Stadion this season: 7W 0D 3L from 10 home games — 2.10 PPG on home soil. They are averaging 2.00 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
Across all Eerste Divisie games this season, Jong AZ have recorded 4W 2D 4L from 10 outings — 1.40 PPG. Last five: D W L D W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.60 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. Conceding 2.30 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. Both teams have scored in 90% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. This season is still relatively young for Jong AZ, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Eerste Divisie this season, Jong AZ have posted 3W 2D 5L from 10 away outings — 1.10 PPG. They are averaging 2.40 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Almere City FC at 1.80 PPG versus Jong AZ's 1.40. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 2 wins apiece for Almere City FC, 4 for Jong AZ and 0 shared spoils from 6 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 6 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 4.2 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 26 Jan 2026, ended 4–3 with Almere City FC winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.2 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Profile
Almere City FC in-play tendencies (50 games, 25 at home): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 52% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 68% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 52%.
Jong AZ in-play tendencies (50 games, 25 at away): they score before half-time in 88% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 60% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 76% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 80% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 56%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Almere City FC 64% and Jong AZ 64% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Almere City FC 72% | Jong AZ 70%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Almere City FC 2.00 xG and Jong AZ 1.49 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Almere City FC attack 0.871 / defence 0.640 | Jong AZ attack 1.592 / defence 1.245. League average goals — home 1.840 / away 1.459. Jong AZ bring a strong defensive rating of 1.245 — this is suppressing Almere City FC's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Jong AZ have an above-average attack strength of 1.592 — the away xG of 1.49 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Almere City FC's defence rating of 0.640 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 49 Almere City FC games / 49 Jong AZ games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Almere City FC 50% | Draw 22% | Jong AZ 29%. Fair-value odds: Almere City FC 2.00 | Draw 4.55 | Jong AZ 3.45. Almere City FC hold a narrow Poisson edge at 50% — the draw (22%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 68% | BTTS probability 67% | Total xG 3.48. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 68% — a total xG of 3.48 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 67% reflects that both xG figures (2.00 / 1.49) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
Jong AZ lead the H2H ledger, but Almere City FC carry stronger current form — do not let history alone dictate your assessment.
The Poisson model's primary lean is Almere City FC at 50% — moderate model lean. With a 22% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Almere City FC offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.48 combined xG gives a 68% probability to Over 2.5 — strong, supported by form averaging 4.0 goals per game and H2H averaging 4.2 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 67% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Almere City FC 40% | Jong AZ 80% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Almere City FC vs Jong AZ | Competition: Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 37 | Venue: Yanmar Stadion • Kick-off: Friday 7 May 2027, 18:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Almere City FC 50% | Draw 22% | Jong AZ 29% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 68% | BTTS 67% | xG Almere City FC 2.00 / Jong AZ 1.49 • Poisson strength factors: Almere City FC attack 0.871 / def 0.640 | Jong AZ attack 1.592 / def 1.245 | league avg home 1.840 / away 1.459 • Poisson stance: Almere City FC (50%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.00
Almere City FC xG
Expected Goals
1.49
Jong AZ xG
67%
BTTS
86%
Over 1.5
68%
Over 2.5
46%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Almere City FC vs Jong AZ kick off?
Almere City FC vs Jong AZ is scheduled to kick off at 18:00 on Friday 7 May 2027 at Yanmar Stadion.
Where is Almere City FC vs Jong AZ being played?
The match is being played at Yanmar Stadion.
What competition is Almere City FC vs Jong AZ part of?
Almere City FC vs Jong AZ is a Regular Season - 37 fixture in the Eerste Divisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Almere City FC vs Jong AZ?
Our statistical model gives Almere City FC a 50% chance of winning, Jong AZ a 29% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making Almere City FC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Almere City FC vs Jong AZ?
Our model estimates a 67% probability that both Almere City FC and Jong AZ will score (BTTS).
Will Almere City FC vs Jong AZ have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 68%.
What is the head-to-head record between Almere City FC and Jong AZ?
Record (6 meetings): Almere City FC 2W | Draws 0 | Jong AZ 4W.
What form are Almere City FC and Jong AZ in?
Almere City FC (all comps): 6W-0D-4L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 2.10 / GA 1.00 | L5 L-W-W-L-L. Jong AZ (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 2.60 / GA 2.30 | L5 D-W-L-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Almere City FC's attacking strength (0.87x league average) is weighed against Jong AZ's defensive record (1.25x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.00. The same calculation in reverse, Jong AZ's attack versus Almere City FC's defence, projects 1.49 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 49/49 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 10.3%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.1%), 1-2 (6.8%). Together the top three scorelines make up 26% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Almere City FC Win
50%
2.02
22%
4.62
29%
3.47
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
9.1%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.1%
Home win
1 – 2
6.8%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.00
Almere City FC xG
Total xG
3.48
1.49
Jong AZ xG
2.02
50%
Home win
4.62
22%
Draw
3.47
29%
Away win
Goals Markets
86%
Over 1.5
1.16
14%
Under 1.5
7.14
68%
Over 2.5
1.47
32%
Under 2.5
3.12
46%
Over 3.5
2.17
54%
Under 3.5
1.85
27%
Over 4.5
3.70
73%
Under 4.5
1.37
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
67%
BTTS Yes
1.50
33%
BTTS No
3.02
Clean Sheet
23%
4.42
14%
7.35
Win to Nil
11%
8.92
4%
25.52
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 6.1 | 9.1 | 6.8 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 6.1 | 9.1 | 6.8 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 3 | 4.1 | 6.1 | 4.5 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Almere City FC vs Jong AZ?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.3%.
How many goals are Almere City FC and Jong AZ expected to score?
The model projects 2.00 expected goals for Almere City FC and 1.49 for Jong AZ, a combined total of 3.48.
How confident is the prediction model for Almere City FC vs Jong AZ?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 50%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Almere City FC come into this having played 50 games, going 26W 6D 18L for 1.68 points per game. Their last five reads L-W-W-L-L. The sample for Almere City FC is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Jong AZ sit at 1.14 PPG from 50 outings (17W 6D 27L), a run that reads D-W-L-D-W across their last five. The sample for Jong AZ is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Almere City FC carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.54 PPG clear of Jong AZ — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Venue Form
Almere City FC's home form reads 15W 3D 7L across 25 games on their own ground, a 1.92 PPG return.
Away from home, Jong AZ have taken 1.36 points per game from 25 outings (10W 4D 11L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Almere City FC come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Almere City FC are averaging 2.04 goals scored and 1.46 conceded per game recently; Jong AZ are on 1.84 scored and 2.04 conceded. Both sides have been scoring freely, which tends to support the goals markets running hot in this fixture.
On BTTS specifically: Almere City FC have seen both teams score in 64% of their recent games; Jong AZ in 64%.
Last 50 Results — Eerste Divisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Almere City FC
Blended
Jong AZ
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Almere City FC and Jong AZ in coming into this match?
Almere City FC have gone 26W 6D 18L in their last 50 games (1.68 PPG), while Jong AZ have gone 17W 6D 27L in their last 50 (1.14 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Almere City FC at home or Jong AZ away?
Almere City FC's home record (1.92 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Almere City FC at home: 1.92 PPG; Jong AZ away: 1.36 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
6 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to August 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Eerste Divisie. They last met on 26 January 2026, roughly 9 months ago.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap between the sides came on 6 May 2022, when Jong AZ won 0-3 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Almere City FC's record when hosting Jong AZ specifically: 1W 0D 2L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
2
Almere City FC
0
Draws
4
Jong AZ
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Almere City FC and Jong AZ?
From 6 meetings on record, Almere City FC have won 2, Jong AZ have won 4, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Almere City FC and Jong AZ last play each other?
They last met on 26 January 2026, when Jong AZ 3-4 Almere City FC.
Who has won more matches between Almere City FC and Jong AZ?
Jong AZ have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Almere City FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% of the time.
Jong AZ are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 88% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 28% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Almere City FC 52%, Jong AZ 76% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 68% for Almere City FC and 80% for Jong AZ. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 48% and 68% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Almere City FC keep a clean sheet in 36% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Almere City FC home games / Jong AZ away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Almere City FC play Jong AZ?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 52% of Almere City FC's games and 76% of Jong AZ's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Almere City FC vs Jong AZ usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 68% of Almere City FC's matches and 80% of Jong AZ's.
Do Almere City FC and Jong AZ tend to score early?
Almere City FC have had a goal before half-time in 75% of their recent matches, Jong AZ in 88% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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