De Graafschap 2-2 Jong Utrecht – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates De Graafschap at 78% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this De Graafschap vs Jong Utrecht encounter.
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Analysis & Preview
A Eerste Divisie encounter, Regular Season - 37 sees Jong Utrecht travel to Stadion De Vijverberg to take on De Graafschap. The game is scheduled for Friday 3 May 2024, 19:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Eerste Divisie games this season, De Graafschap have gone 6W 1D 3L from 10 outings — a 1.90 PPG return. Last five: W L W D W. They are averaging 2.00 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 2 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.
In front of their own supporters this season, De Graafschap have posted 7W 0D 3L at Stadion De Vijverberg — 2.10 PPG. They are averaging 2.30 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Jong Utrecht stand at 0W 1D 9L from 10 Eerste Divisie matches — 0.10 PPG. Last five: L D L L L. Their scoring rate of 0.50 per game is modest, conceding 2.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.50 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season.
When travelling in Eerste Divisie this season, Jong Utrecht have posted 1W 1D 8L from 10 away outings — 0.40 PPG. Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 2.80 conceded per game.
De Graafschap carry the stronger recent momentum — 1.80 PPG ahead of their opponents on 1.90 vs 0.10. The form data is a point in their favour, and where the price allows, it is the cleaner directional bet.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 2 wins apiece for De Graafschap, 1 for Jong Utrecht and 2 shared spoils from 5 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 5 previous meetings have averaged 2.4 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 24 Nov 2023, ended 0–2 with Jong Utrecht 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 Profile
De Graafschap in-play tendencies (74 games, 37 at home): they score before half-time in 78% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 51% of games (home games).
Jong Utrecht in-play tendencies (74 games, 37 at away): they score before half-time in 84% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 51% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 65% of games (away games); they fail to score in 49% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — De Graafschap 55% versus Jong Utrecht 43%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (De Graafschap 61% | Jong Utrecht 46%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects De Graafschap 2.79 xG and Jong Utrecht 0.80 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: De Graafschap attack 1.192 / defence 0.833 | Jong Utrecht attack 0.700 / defence 1.424. League average goals — home 1.643 / away 1.373. Jong Utrecht bring a strong defensive rating of 1.424 — this is suppressing De Graafschap's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 74 De Graafschap games / 74 Jong Utrecht games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: De Graafschap 78% | Draw 15% | Jong Utrecht 7%. Fair-value odds: De Graafschap 1.28 | Draw 6.67 | Jong Utrecht 14.29. The model has a clear lean to De Graafschap (78%) — a 71pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 70% | BTTS probability 52% | Total xG 3.59. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 70% — a total xG of 3.59 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 probability of 52% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates De Graafschap as the most likely outcome at 78% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.59 combined xG gives a 70% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 3.5 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 52% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: De Graafschap 50% | Jong Utrecht 50%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: De Graafschap vs Jong Utrecht | Competition: Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 37 | Venue: Stadion De Vijverberg • Kick-off: Friday 3 May 2024, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: De Graafschap 78% | Draw 15% | Jong Utrecht 7% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 70% | BTTS 52% | xG De Graafschap 2.79 / Jong Utrecht 0.80 • Poisson strength factors: De Graafschap attack 1.192 / def 0.833 | Jong Utrecht attack 0.700 / def 1.424 | league avg home 1.643 / away 1.373 • Poisson stance: De Graafschap (78%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.79
De Graafschap xG
Expected Goals
0.80
Jong Utrecht xG
52%
BTTS
88%
Over 1.5
70%
Over 2.5
48%
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 De Graafschap vs Jong Utrecht kick off?
De Graafschap vs Jong Utrecht kicked off at 19:00 on Friday 3 May 2024 at Stadion De Vijverberg.
What was the final score in De Graafschap vs Jong Utrecht?
De Graafschap 2 - 2 Jong Utrecht.
Where is De Graafschap vs Jong Utrecht being played?
The match is being played at Stadion De Vijverberg.
What competition is De Graafschap vs Jong Utrecht part of?
De Graafschap vs Jong Utrecht is a Regular Season - 37 fixture in the Eerste Divisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win De Graafschap vs Jong Utrecht?
Our statistical model gives De Graafschap a 78% chance of winning, Jong Utrecht a 7% chance, and a 15% chance of a draw — making De Graafschap the favourite.
Will both teams score in De Graafschap vs Jong Utrecht?
Our model estimates a 52% probability that both De Graafschap and Jong Utrecht will score (BTTS).
Will De Graafschap vs Jong Utrecht have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 70%.
What is the head-to-head record between De Graafschap and Jong Utrecht?
Record (5 meetings): De Graafschap 2W | Draws 2 | Jong Utrecht 1W.
What form are De Graafschap and Jong Utrecht in?
De Graafschap (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 1.30 | L5 W-L-W-D-W. Jong Utrecht (all comps): 0W-1D-9L in 10 | 0.10 PPG | GF 0.50 / GA 2.50 | L5 L-D-L-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates De Graafschap's attack at 1.19x the league average against Jong Utrecht's defence at 1.42x — combine the two and it projects 2.79 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Jong Utrecht's attack versus De Graafschap's defence, projects 0.80 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 74/74 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 2-0 carries the highest individual probability at 10.7% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 3-0 (10.0%), 2-1 (8.6%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
De Graafschap Win
78%
1.28
15%
6.71
7%
13.76
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 0
10.7%
Home win
Most likely
3 – 0
10.0%
Home win
2 – 1
8.6%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.79
De Graafschap xG
Total xG
3.59
0.80
Jong Utrecht xG
1.28
78%
Home win
6.71
15%
Draw
13.76
7%
Away win
Goals Markets
87%
Over 1.5
1.15
13%
Under 1.5
7.69
70%
Over 2.5
1.43
30%
Under 2.5
3.33
48%
Over 3.5
2.08
52%
Under 3.5
1.92
29%
Over 4.5
3.45
71%
Under 4.5
1.41
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
52%
BTTS Yes
1.91
48%
BTTS No
2.10
Clean Sheet
45%
2.23
6%
16.25
Win to Nil
35%
2.86
0%
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Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 1 | 7.7 | 6.2 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 2 | 10.7 | 8.6 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 10.0 | 8.0 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 7.0 | 5.6 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for De Graafschap vs Jong Utrecht?
Our Poisson model rates 2-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.7%.
How many goals are De Graafschap and Jong Utrecht expected to score?
The model projects 2.79 expected goals for De Graafschap and 0.80 for Jong Utrecht, a combined total of 3.59.
How confident is the prediction model for De Graafschap vs Jong Utrecht?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 78%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
De Graafschap's recent record stands at 34W 12D 28L from 74 games, a 1.54 PPG return, with W-L-W-D-W in the last five.
Jong Utrecht, meanwhile, have gone 12W 16D 46L across 74 games — 0.70 PPG, with L-D-L-L-L in their last five.
The points-per-game comparison favours De Graafschap by 0.84 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Jong Utrecht heading into this one.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, De Graafschap have managed 21W 5D 11L from 37 games — 1.84 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Jong Utrecht's away record stands at 3W 5D 29L across 37 trips, a 0.38 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, De Graafschap 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
De Graafschap are averaging 1.65 goals scored and 1.38 conceded per game recently; Jong Utrecht are on 0.84 scored and 1.84 conceded.
Last 74 Results — Eerste Divisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
De Graafschap
Current Season
Jong Utrecht
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are De Graafschap and Jong Utrecht in coming into this match?
De Graafschap have gone 34W 12D 28L in their last 74 games (1.54 PPG), while Jong Utrecht have gone 12W 16D 46L in their last 74 (0.70 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — De Graafschap at home or Jong Utrecht away?
De Graafschap's home record (1.84 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — De Graafschap at home: 1.84 PPG; Jong Utrecht away: 0.38 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between De Graafschap and Jong Utrecht runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to September 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Eerste Divisie. They last met on 20 February 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
De Graafschap have won the last 2 meetings between these two, a run that gives them the psychological edge coming in.
De Graafschap's record when hosting Jong Utrecht specifically: 2W 3D 0L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
4
De Graafschap
5
Draws
1
Jong Utrecht
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between De Graafschap and Jong Utrecht?
From 10 meetings on record, De Graafschap have won 4, Jong Utrecht have won 1, and 5 have been drawn.
When did De Graafschap and Jong Utrecht last play each other?
They last met on 20 February 2026, when De Graafschap 1-0 Jong Utrecht.
Who has won more matches between De Graafschap and Jong Utrecht?
De Graafschap have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
De Graafschap are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 43% of the time.
Jong Utrecht are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 84% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — De Graafschap 46%, Jong Utrecht 51% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 51% (De Graafschap) and 65% (Jong Utrecht). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 14% and 35% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: De Graafschap keep a clean sheet in 35% of their matches; Jong Utrecht in 49%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = De Graafschap home games / Jong Utrecht away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when De Graafschap play Jong Utrecht?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 46% of De Graafschap's recent matches and 51% of Jong Utrecht's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is De Graafschap vs Jong Utrecht usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 51% of De Graafschap's matches and 65% of Jong Utrecht's.
Do De Graafschap and Jong Utrecht tend to score early?
De Graafschap have had a goal before half-time in 78% of their recent matches, Jong Utrecht in 84% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
De Graafschap and Jong Utrecht share the spoils in a 2-2 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Stadion De Vijverberg, Regular Season - 37, as De Graafschap and Jong Utrecht drew 2-2 in the Eerste Divisie. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting De Graafschap 2.79 xG and Jong Utrecht 0.80 xG, a combined 3.59. The scoreboard read 2-2 for 4 actual goals. Jong Utrecht outscored their 0.80 projection by 1.2. Those figures were built on strength ratings of De Graafschap attack 1.19 / defence 0.83 against Jong Utrecht attack 0.70 / defence 1.42, drawn from 74/74 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it De Graafschap 78% | Draw 15% | Jong Utrecht 7%, with De Graafschap to win its most likely call at 78%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 15% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 70%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 88% and landed. Over 3.5 was 48% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 52% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 53% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (De Graafschap 61%, Jong Utrecht 46%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 49%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
De Graafschap's trading profile (74 games, 37 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did.
Jong Utrecht's trading profile (74 games, 37 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 43% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, De Graafschap arrived the stronger side — 1.54 PPG against 0.70. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. De Graafschap (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 1.00 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Jong Utrecht (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 0.78 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 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.