FC Eindhoven 3-1 Almere City FC – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates FC Eindhoven at 54%, yet other data sources diverge — this FC Eindhoven vs Almere City FC fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
FC Eindhoven host Almere City FC at Jan Louwers Stadion in Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 34. Kick-off is scheduled for Friday 8 April 2022 at 19:00 UTC.
Form Guide
FC Eindhoven — All Games: 7W 2D 1L from 10 Eerste Divisie outings this season, averaging 2.30 points per game. Last five: W D D L W. They are averaging 2.10 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
FC Eindhoven at Jan Louwers Stadion this season: 6W 3D 1L from 10 home games — 2.10 PPG on home soil. They are averaging 2.30 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. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Across all Eerste Divisie games this season, Almere City FC have recorded 6W 3D 1L from 10 outings — 2.10 PPG. Last five: W W W W W. They are scoring at 1.80 per game and conceding 0.50. Defensively, 0.50 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets.
On the road, Almere City FC have gone 4W 3D 3L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.50 PPG). They are averaging 1.80 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 1.50 is notably below their overall 2.10 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — FC Eindhoven at 2.30 PPG versus Almere City FC's 2.10. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. FC Eindhoven register both teams scoring in 60% of relevant matches, Almere City FC in 70% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 1 previous meetings, FC Eindhoven have won 0, Almere City FC 1, with 0 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
The 1 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 3 Dec 2021, ended 0–2 with Almere City FC winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
In-Play Data
FC Eindhoven trading profile (33 games, 16 at home): they score before half-time in 81% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 39%.
Almere City FC trading profile (33 games, 16 at away): they score before half-time in 81% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 78% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 75% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 75% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 36%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — FC Eindhoven 52% versus Almere City FC 58%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (FC Eindhoven 52% | Almere City FC 67%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects FC Eindhoven 1.94 xG and Almere City FC 1.24 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: FC Eindhoven attack 1.239 / defence 0.877 | Almere City FC attack 0.998 / defence 1.268. League average goals — home 1.237 / away 1.414. Almere City FC bring a strong defensive rating of 1.268 — this is suppressing FC Eindhoven's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 33 FC Eindhoven games / 33 Almere City FC games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: FC Eindhoven 54% | Draw 22% | Almere City FC 24%. Fair-value odds: FC Eindhoven 1.85 | Draw 4.55 | Almere City FC 4.17. FC Eindhoven hold a narrow Poisson edge at 54% — the draw (22%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 62% | BTTS probability 61% | Total xG 3.18. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 62% — the 3.18 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 61% reflects that both xG figures (1.94 / 1.24) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is FC Eindhoven at 54% — moderate model lean. With a 22% draw probability, Draw No Bet on FC Eindhoven offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 3.18 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 62% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 3.4 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 61% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: FC Eindhoven 60% | Almere City FC 70% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: FC Eindhoven vs Almere City FC | Competition: Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 34 | Venue: Jan Louwers Stadion • Kick-off: Friday 8 Apr 2022, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: FC Eindhoven 54% | Draw 22% | Almere City FC 24% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 62% | BTTS 61% | xG FC Eindhoven 1.94 / Almere City FC 1.24 • Poisson strength factors: FC Eindhoven attack 1.239 / def 0.877 | Almere City FC attack 0.998 / def 1.268 | league avg home 1.237 / away 1.414 • Poisson stance: FC Eindhoven (54%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.94
FC Eindhoven xG
Expected Goals
1.24
Almere City FC xG
61%
BTTS
83%
Over 1.5
62%
Over 2.5
39%
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 FC Eindhoven vs Almere City FC kick off?
FC Eindhoven vs Almere City FC kicked off at 19:00 on Friday 8 April 2022 at Jan Louwers Stadion.
What was the final score in FC Eindhoven vs Almere City FC?
FC Eindhoven 3 - 1 Almere City FC.
Where is FC Eindhoven vs Almere City FC being played?
The match is being played at Jan Louwers Stadion.
What competition is FC Eindhoven vs Almere City FC part of?
FC Eindhoven vs Almere City FC is a Regular Season - 34 fixture in the Eerste Divisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win FC Eindhoven vs Almere City FC?
Our statistical model gives FC Eindhoven a 54% chance of winning, Almere City FC a 24% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making FC Eindhoven the favourite.
Will both teams score in FC Eindhoven vs Almere City FC?
Our model estimates a 61% probability that both FC Eindhoven and Almere City FC will score (BTTS).
Will FC Eindhoven vs Almere City FC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 62%.
What is the head-to-head record between FC Eindhoven and Almere City FC?
Record (1 meetings): FC Eindhoven 0W | Draws 0 | Almere City FC 1W.
What form are FC Eindhoven and Almere City FC in?
FC Eindhoven (all comps): 7W-2D-1L in 10 | 2.30 PPG | GF 2.10 / GA 0.90 | L5 W-D-D-L-W. Almere City FC (all comps): 6W-3D-1L in 10 | 2.10 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 0.50 | L5 W-W-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
FC Eindhoven's attacking strength (1.24x league average) is weighed against Almere City FC's defensive record (1.27x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.94. The same calculation in reverse, Almere City FC's attack versus FC Eindhoven's defence, projects 1.24 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 33/33 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 11.3%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.7%), 2-0 (7.8%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
FC Eindhoven Win
54%
1.86
22%
4.48
24%
4.17
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.0%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.7%
Home win
1 – 0
8.1%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.94
FC Eindhoven xG
Total xG
3.18
1.24
Almere City FC xG
1.86
54%
Home win
4.48
22%
Draw
4.17
24%
Away win
Goals Markets
83%
Over 1.5
1.20
17%
Under 1.5
5.88
62%
Over 2.5
1.61
38%
Under 2.5
2.63
39%
Over 3.5
2.56
61%
Under 3.5
1.64
22%
Over 4.5
4.55
78%
Under 4.5
1.28
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
61%
BTTS Yes
1.64
39%
BTTS No
2.56
Clean Sheet
29%
3.45
14%
6.99
Win to Nil
16%
6.42
3%
29.11
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 8.1 | 10.0 | 6.2 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.8 | 9.7 | 6.0 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 5.1 | 6.3 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
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 FC Eindhoven vs Almere City FC?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.3%.
How many goals are FC Eindhoven and Almere City FC expected to score?
The model projects 1.94 expected goals for FC Eindhoven and 1.24 for Almere City FC, a combined total of 3.18.
How confident is the prediction model for FC Eindhoven vs Almere City FC?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 54%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
FC Eindhoven come into this having played 33 games, going 18W 7D 8L for 1.85 points per game. Their last five reads W-D-D-L-W.
On the other side, Almere City FC sit at 1.15 PPG from 33 outings (10W 8D 15L), a run that reads W-W-W-W-W across their last five.
FC Eindhoven carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.70 PPG clear of Almere City FC — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home Ground vs the Road
FC Eindhoven's home form reads 10W 4D 2L across 16 games on their own ground, a 2.12 PPG return.
Away from home, Almere City FC have taken 1.19 points per game from 16 outings (5W 4D 7L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, FC Eindhoven come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
FC Eindhoven are averaging 1.85 goals scored and 1.12 conceded per game recently; Almere City FC are on 1.58 scored and 1.76 conceded.
Defensively: FC Eindhoven have kept a clean sheet in 36% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 33 Results — Eerste Divisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
FC Eindhoven
Current Season
Almere City FC
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are FC Eindhoven and Almere City FC in coming into this match?
FC Eindhoven have gone 18W 7D 8L in their last 33 games (1.85 PPG), while Almere City FC have gone 10W 8D 15L in their last 33 (1.15 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — FC Eindhoven at home or Almere City FC away?
FC Eindhoven's home record (2.12 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — FC Eindhoven at home: 2.12 PPG; Almere City FC away: 1.19 PPG.
Have FC Eindhoven or Almere City FC been keeping clean sheets recently?
FC Eindhoven have kept a clean sheet in 36% of their recent games, Almere City FC in 24%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between FC Eindhoven and Almere City FC runs to 8 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to December 2021. The pairing has crossed competitions too — Eerste Divisie, Eredivisie all feature in the head-to-head log. They last met on 21 February 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap between the sides came on 15 Sep 2025, when Almere City FC won 5-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
FC Eindhoven's record when hosting Almere City FC specifically: 3W 0D 1L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 8 Meetings
3
FC Eindhoven
1
Draws
4
Almere City FC
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between FC Eindhoven and Almere City FC?
From 8 meetings on record, FC Eindhoven have won 3, Almere City FC have won 4, and 1 have been drawn.
When did FC Eindhoven and Almere City FC last play each other?
They last met on 21 February 2026, when FC Eindhoven 3-2 Almere City FC.
Who has won more matches between FC Eindhoven and Almere City FC?
Almere City FC have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
FC Eindhoven are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 81% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Almere City FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 81% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 44% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — FC Eindhoven at 62%, Almere City FC at 75%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 56% for FC Eindhoven and 75% for Almere City FC. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 44% and 38% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: FC Eindhoven keep a clean sheet in 38% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = FC Eindhoven home games / Almere City FC away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when FC Eindhoven play Almere City FC?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 62% of FC Eindhoven's games and 75% of Almere City FC's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is FC Eindhoven vs Almere City FC usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 56% of FC Eindhoven's matches and 75% of Almere City FC's.
Do FC Eindhoven and Almere City FC tend to score early?
FC Eindhoven have had a goal before half-time in 81% of their recent matches, Almere City FC in 81% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
FC Eindhoven cruise to a comfortable 3-1 victory over Almere City FC.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
FC Eindhoven beat Almere City FC 3-1 at Jan Louwers Stadion, Regular Season - 34, in the Eerste Divisie. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting FC Eindhoven 1.94 xG and Almere City FC 1.24 xG, a combined 3.18. The scoreboard read 3-1 for 4 actual goals. FC Eindhoven beat their projection by 1.1 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of FC Eindhoven attack 1.24 / defence 0.88 against Almere City FC attack 1.00 / defence 1.27, drawn from 33/33 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it FC Eindhoven 54% | Draw 22% | Almere City FC 24%, with FC Eindhoven to win its most likely call at 54%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 62%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 83% and landed. Over 3.5 was 39% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 61% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 59% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (FC Eindhoven 52%, Almere City FC 67%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 55%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
FC Eindhoven's trading profile (33 games, 16 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 36% of the time, and conceded here.
Almere City FC's trading profile (33 games, 16 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 58% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, FC Eindhoven arrived the stronger side — 1.85 PPG against 1.15. Form held, and they took the win. FC Eindhoven (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 2.12 average — above their attacking norm. Almere City FC (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 1.94 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 4 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). A strong night for the model: the result sat comfortably inside what the pre-match data projected.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.