FC Volendam vs Waalwijk – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates FC Volendam at 59%, yet other data sources diverge — this FC Volendam vs Waalwijk fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
FC Volendam host Waalwijk at Kras Stadion in Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 29. Kick-off is scheduled for Friday 5 March 2027 at 19:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Eerste Divisie games this season, FC Volendam have gone 4W 1D 5L from 10 outings — a 1.30 PPG return. Last five: L L W L W. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 1.30 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. FC Volendam have played only a handful of Eerste Divisie games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
At home at Kras Stadion, FC Volendam have gone 4W 2D 4L this season (10 games, 1.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Waalwijk stand at 1W 7D 2L from 10 Eerste Divisie matches — 1.00 PPG. Last five: D D D D D. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 1.60 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 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. Waalwijk have played only a handful of Eerste Divisie games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
When travelling in Eerste Divisie this season, Waalwijk have posted 2W 7D 1L from 10 away outings — 1.30 PPG. Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 90% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — FC Volendam at 1.30 PPG versus Waalwijk's 1.00. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
Both teams score in over 70% of each side's relevant games (using home/away splits). At that combined rate, BTTS Yes is as well-evidenced as it gets — the data strongly backs two-way scoring.
H2H Record
The H2H landscape is flat: 4 previous encounters have yielded 2 wins for FC Volendam, 2 for Waalwijk and 0 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 4 meetings have averaged 4.0 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 7 Apr 2024, ended 3–2 with FC Volendam winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Profile
FC Volendam in-play tendencies (40 games, 20 at home): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; BTTS occurs in 75% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 70% of games (home games); they fail to score in 32% of games.
Waalwijk in-play tendencies (40 games, 20 at away): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 75% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 85% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 65% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 48%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — FC Volendam 60% and Waalwijk 82% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (FC Volendam 62% | Waalwijk 70%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects FC Volendam 2.37 xG and Waalwijk 1.42 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 Volendam attack 1.454 / defence 0.900 | Waalwijk attack 0.927 / defence 0.920. League average goals — home 1.770 / away 1.698. FC Volendam carry an above-average attack strength of 1.454 — their λ of 2.37 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Data: 4 FC Volendam games / 42 Waalwijk games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: FC Volendam 59% | Draw 19% | Waalwijk 22%. Fair-value odds: FC Volendam 1.69 | Draw 5.26 | Waalwijk 4.55. The model has a clear lean to FC Volendam (59%) — a 37pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 73% | BTTS probability 69% | Total xG 3.78. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 73% — a total xG of 3.78 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 69% reflects that both xG figures (2.37 / 1.42) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, FC Volendam are the pick at 59% — clear model lean. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 19% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.78 combined xG gives a 73% probability to Over 2.5 — strong, supported by form averaging 3.1 goals per game and H2H averaging 4.0 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 69% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: FC Volendam 70% | Waalwijk 90% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: FC Volendam vs Waalwijk | Competition: Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 29 | Venue: Kras Stadion • Kick-off: Friday 5 Mar 2027, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: FC Volendam 59% | Draw 19% | Waalwijk 22% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 73% | BTTS 69% | xG FC Volendam 2.37 / Waalwijk 1.42 • Poisson strength factors: FC Volendam attack 1.454 / def 0.900 | Waalwijk attack 0.927 / def 0.920 | league avg home 1.770 / away 1.698 • Poisson stance: FC Volendam (59%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.37
FC Volendam xG
Expected Goals
1.42
Waalwijk xG
69%
BTTS
89%
Over 1.5
73%
Over 2.5
52%
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 Volendam vs Waalwijk kick off?
FC Volendam vs Waalwijk is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 on Friday 5 March 2027 at Kras Stadion.
Where is FC Volendam vs Waalwijk being played?
The match is being played at Kras Stadion.
What competition is FC Volendam vs Waalwijk part of?
FC Volendam vs Waalwijk is a Regular Season - 29 fixture in the Eerste Divisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win FC Volendam vs Waalwijk?
Our statistical model gives FC Volendam a 59% chance of winning, Waalwijk a 22% chance, and a 19% chance of a draw — making FC Volendam the favourite.
Will both teams score in FC Volendam vs Waalwijk?
Our model estimates a 69% probability that both FC Volendam and Waalwijk will score (BTTS).
Will FC Volendam vs Waalwijk have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 73%.
What is the head-to-head record between FC Volendam and Waalwijk?
Record (4 meetings): FC Volendam 2W | Draws 0 | Waalwijk 2W.
What form are FC Volendam and Waalwijk in?
FC Volendam (all comps): 4W-1D-5L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 1.30 | L5 L-L-W-L-W. Waalwijk (all comps): 1W-7D-2L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.60 | L5 D-D-D-D-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates FC Volendam's attack at 1.45x the league average against Waalwijk's defence at 0.92x — combine the two and it projects 2.37 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Waalwijk's attack versus FC Volendam's defence, projects 1.42 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 4/42 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 2-1 carries the highest individual probability at 9.0% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-1 (8.6%), 3-1 (7.1%). Together the top three scorelines make up 25% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
FC Volendam Win
59%
1.71
19%
5.19
22%
4.51
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
9.0%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
7.6%
Draw
3 – 1
7.1%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.37
FC Volendam xG
Total xG
3.78
1.42
Waalwijk xG
1.71
59%
Home win
5.19
19%
Draw
4.51
22%
Away win
Goals Markets
89%
Over 1.5
1.12
11%
Under 1.5
9.09
73%
Over 2.5
1.37
27%
Under 2.5
3.70
52%
Over 3.5
1.92
48%
Under 3.5
2.08
33%
Over 4.5
3.03
67%
Under 4.5
1.49
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
69%
BTTS Yes
1.46
31%
BTTS No
3.19
Clean Sheet
24%
4.13
9%
10.65
Win to Nil
14%
7.05
2%
48.10
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 5.4 | 7.6 | 5.4 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.4 | 9.0 | 6.4 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 5.0 | 7.1 | 5.0 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 3.0 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 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 Volendam vs Waalwijk?
Our Poisson model rates 2-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.0%.
How many goals are FC Volendam and Waalwijk expected to score?
The model projects 2.37 expected goals for FC Volendam and 1.42 for Waalwijk, a combined total of 3.78.
How confident is the prediction model for FC Volendam vs Waalwijk?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 59%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 40 outings, FC Volendam have picked up 1.02 PPG on a 11W 8D 21L record — L-L-W-L-W across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for FC Volendam, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Waalwijk's form line: 14W 15D 11L from 40 games, 1.42 PPG, last five D-D-D-D-D. It's still early in the season for Waalwijk, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: FC Volendam on 1.02 PPG, Waalwijk on 1.42. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, FC Volendam have posted 1.45 PPG from 20 outings (8W 5D 7L). That's noticeably better than their 1.02 PPG overall — FC Volendam are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, Waalwijk have gone 6W 10D 4L from 20 away games — 1.40 PPG when travelling.
The Goals Picture
FC Volendam are averaging 1.23 goals scored and 1.58 conceded per game recently; Waalwijk are on 1.82 scored and 1.55 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: FC Volendam have seen both teams score in 60% of their recent games; Waalwijk in 82%.
Last 40 Results — Eerste Divisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
FC Volendam
Early Season
Waalwijk
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are FC Volendam and Waalwijk in coming into this match?
FC Volendam have gone 11W 8D 21L in their last 40 games (1.02 PPG), while Waalwijk have gone 14W 15D 11L in their last 40 (1.42 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — FC Volendam at home or Waalwijk away?
FC Volendam's home record (1.45 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — FC Volendam at home: 1.45 PPG; Waalwijk away: 1.40 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between FC Volendam and Waalwijk runs to 4 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to January 2023. Every recorded meeting has come in Eredivisie. It has been a while since the last meeting — 7 April 2024, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap between the sides came on 5 May 2023, when Waalwijk won 4-1 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
FC Volendam's record when hosting Waalwijk specifically: 2W 0D 0L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 4 Meetings
2
FC Volendam
0
Draws
2
Waalwijk
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between FC Volendam and Waalwijk?
From 4 meetings on record, FC Volendam have won 2, Waalwijk have won 2, and 0 have been drawn.
When did FC Volendam and Waalwijk last play each other?
They last met on 7 April 2024, when FC Volendam 3-2 Waalwijk.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
FC Volendam are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 30% of the time.
Waalwijk are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 40% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 20% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 15% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — FC Volendam at 75%, Waalwijk at 85%. 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 70% for FC Volendam and 65% for Waalwijk. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 20% and 45% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = FC Volendam home games / Waalwijk away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when FC Volendam play Waalwijk?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 75% of FC Volendam's games and 85% of Waalwijk's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is FC Volendam vs Waalwijk usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 70% of FC Volendam's matches and 65% of Waalwijk's.
Do FC Volendam and Waalwijk tend to score early?
FC Volendam have had a goal before half-time in 80% of their recent matches, Waalwijk in 80% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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