Jong Utrecht 2-3 Almere City FC – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Jong Utrecht at 47%, yet other data sources diverge — this Jong Utrecht vs Almere City FC fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Jong Utrecht host Almere City FC at Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch in Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 29. Kick-off is scheduled for Friday 27 February 2026 at 19:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Jong Utrecht stand at 3W 4D 3L from 10 Eerste Divisie matches — 1.30 PPG. Last five: D D D D L. They are averaging 2.10 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. Both teams have scored in 90% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for Jong Utrecht, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Jong Utrecht's home record at Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch: 3W 4D 3L from 10 Eerste Divisie appearances (1.30 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.80 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Across all Eerste Divisie games this season, Almere City FC have recorded 6W 1D 3L from 10 outings — 1.90 PPG. Last five: W L D L L. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.20 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 80% 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 Almere City FC, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Almere City FC have gone 4W 1D 5L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.30 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 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 1.30 is notably below their overall 1.90 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. Almere City FC are 0.60 PPG ahead (1.90 vs 1.30), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
Both teams score in over 80% 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
Almere City FC have tended to come out on top in this fixture, winning 4 of the last 5 encounters against Jong Utrecht's 0 victories.
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 26 Sep 2025, ended 0–4 with Almere City FC winning.
It is worth noting that Almere City FC have a superior record in this fixture despite their visitor status — 4 wins from 5 meetings. Home advantage alone is not a sufficient reason to dismiss that track record.
In-Play Profile
Jong Utrecht in-play tendencies (61 games, 30 at home): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 62% of the time; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 57% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 44%; they fail to score in 34% of games.
Almere City FC in-play tendencies (61 games, 30 at away): they score before half-time in 83% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 79% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 57% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 38%; they fail to score in 34% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Jong Utrecht 61% versus Almere City FC 49%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Jong Utrecht 61% | Almere City FC 57%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Jong Utrecht 2.31 xG and Almere City FC 1.91 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: Jong Utrecht attack 1.109 / defence 1.197 | Almere City FC attack 1.095 / defence 1.252. League average goals — home 1.660 / away 1.455. Almere City FC bring a strong defensive rating of 1.252 — this is suppressing Jong Utrecht's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 65 Jong Utrecht games / 27 Almere City FC games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Jong Utrecht 47% | Draw 21% | Almere City FC 32%. Fair-value odds: Jong Utrecht 2.13 | Draw 4.76 | Almere City FC 3.12. Jong Utrecht hold a narrow Poisson edge at 47% — the draw (21%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 79% | BTTS probability 77% | Total xG 4.21. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 79% — a total xG of 4.21 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 77% reflects that both xG figures (2.31 / 1.91) 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, Jong Utrecht are the pick at 47% — moderate model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Almere City FC (1.90 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. The opposing side holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 4.21 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 79% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.8 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 77%. Form rates corroborate: Jong Utrecht 80% | Almere City FC 80% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Jong Utrecht vs Almere City FC | Competition: Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 29 | Venue: Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch • Kick-off: Friday 27 Feb 2026, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Jong Utrecht 47% | Draw 21% | Almere City FC 32% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 79% | BTTS 77% | xG Jong Utrecht 2.31 / Almere City FC 1.91 • Poisson strength factors: Jong Utrecht attack 1.109 / def 1.197 | Almere City FC attack 1.095 / def 1.252 | league avg home 1.660 / away 1.455 • Poisson stance: Jong Utrecht (47%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.31
Jong Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
1.91
Almere City FC xG
77%
BTTS
93%
Over 1.5
79%
Over 2.5
61%
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 Jong Utrecht vs Almere City FC kick off?
Jong Utrecht vs Almere City FC kicked off at 19:00 on Friday 27 February 2026 at Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch.
What was the final score in Jong Utrecht vs Almere City FC?
Jong Utrecht 2 - 3 Almere City FC.
Where is Jong Utrecht vs Almere City FC being played?
The match is being played at Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch.
What competition is Jong Utrecht vs Almere City FC part of?
Jong Utrecht vs Almere City FC is a Regular Season - 29 fixture in the Eerste Divisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Jong Utrecht vs Almere City FC?
Our statistical model gives Jong Utrecht a 47% chance of winning, Almere City FC a 32% chance, and a 21% chance of a draw — making Jong Utrecht the favourite.
Will both teams score in Jong Utrecht vs Almere City FC?
Our model estimates a 77% probability that both Jong Utrecht and Almere City FC will score (BTTS).
Will Jong Utrecht vs Almere City FC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 79%.
What is the head-to-head record between Jong Utrecht and Almere City FC?
Record (5 meetings): Jong Utrecht 0W | Draws 1 | Almere City FC 4W.
What form are Jong Utrecht and Almere City FC in?
Jong Utrecht (all comps): 3W-4D-3L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 2.10 / GA 1.90 | L5 D-D-D-D-L. Almere City FC (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 2.20 / GA 1.70 | L5 W-L-D-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Jong Utrecht's attacking strength (1.11x league average) is weighed against Almere City FC's defensive record (1.25x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.31. The same calculation in reverse, Almere City FC's attack versus Jong Utrecht's defence, projects 1.91 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 65/27 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 2-1, at 7.5%. Close behind: 1-1 (7.4%), 2-2 (7.2%). Together the top three scorelines make up 22% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Jong Utrecht Win
47%
2.13
21%
4.80
32%
3.11
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
7.5%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 2
7.2%
Draw
1 – 1
6.5%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.31
Jong Utrecht xG
Total xG
4.21
1.91
Almere City FC xG
2.13
47%
Home win
4.80
21%
Draw
3.11
32%
Away win
Goals Markets
92%
Over 1.5
1.09
8%
Under 1.5
12.50
79%
Over 2.5
1.27
21%
Under 2.5
4.76
61%
Over 3.5
1.64
39%
Under 3.5
2.56
41%
Over 4.5
2.44
59%
Under 4.5
1.69
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
77%
BTTS Yes
1.30
23%
BTTS No
4.39
Clean Sheet
15%
6.75
10%
10.02
Win to Nil
7%
14.35
3%
31.18
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 3.4 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 4.0 | 1.9 | 0.7 |
| 2 | 3.9 | 7.5 | 7.2 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| 3 | 3.0 | 5.8 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| 4 | 1.7 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| 5 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 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 Jong Utrecht vs Almere City FC?
Our Poisson model rates 2-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 7.5%.
How many goals are Jong Utrecht and Almere City FC expected to score?
The model projects 2.31 expected goals for Jong Utrecht and 1.91 for Almere City FC, a combined total of 4.21.
How confident is the prediction model for Jong Utrecht vs Almere City FC?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 47%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Jong Utrecht come into this having played 61 games, going 12W 18D 31L for 0.89 points per game. Their last five reads D-D-D-D-L. The sample for Jong Utrecht is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Almere City FC sit at 1.00 PPG from 61 outings (16W 13D 32L), a run that reads W-L-D-L-L across their last five. The sample for Almere City FC is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Jong Utrecht on 0.89 PPG, Almere City FC on 1.00. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
Jong Utrecht's home form reads 8W 11D 11L across 30 games on their own ground, a 1.17 PPG return.
Away from home, Almere City FC have taken 0.90 points per game from 30 outings (7W 6D 17L).
Goals in Recent Form
Jong Utrecht are averaging 1.18 goals scored and 2.02 conceded per game recently; Almere City FC are on 1.28 scored and 1.79 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Jong Utrecht have seen both teams score in 61% of their recent games.
Last 61 Results — Eerste Divisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Jong Utrecht
Blended
Almere City FC
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Jong Utrecht and Almere City FC in coming into this match?
Jong Utrecht have gone 12W 18D 31L in their last 61 games (0.89 PPG), while Almere City FC have gone 16W 13D 32L in their last 61 (1.00 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Jong Utrecht at home or Almere City FC away?
Jong Utrecht's home record (1.17 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Jong Utrecht at home: 1.17 PPG; Almere City FC away: 0.90 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 27 February 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Streaks & Records
Almere City FC go into this on the back of 5 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 26 Sep 2025, when Almere City FC won 4-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Jong Utrecht's record when hosting Almere City FC specifically: 0W 0D 3L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
0
Jong Utrecht
1
Draws
5
Almere City FC
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Jong Utrecht and Almere City FC?
From 6 meetings on record, Jong Utrecht have won 0, Almere City FC have won 5, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Jong Utrecht and Almere City FC last play each other?
They last met on 27 February 2026, when Jong Utrecht 2-3 Almere City FC.
Who has won more matches between Jong Utrecht and Almere City FC?
Almere City FC have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Jong Utrecht 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 33% 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 13% of those situations.
Almere City FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 83% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Jong Utrecht 67%, Almere City FC 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 57% (Jong Utrecht) and 57% (Almere City FC). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 50% and 30% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Jong Utrecht have failed to score in 27% of games; Almere City FC in 40%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Jong Utrecht 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 Jong Utrecht play Almere City FC?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 67% of Jong Utrecht's games and 50% of Almere City FC's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Jong Utrecht vs Almere City FC usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 57% of Jong Utrecht's matches and 57% of Almere City FC's.
Do Jong Utrecht and Almere City FC tend to score early?
Jong Utrecht have had a goal before half-time in 80% of their recent matches, Almere City FC in 83% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Almere City FC defy the odds to beat Jong Utrecht 2-3.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Almere City FC beat Jong Utrecht 2-3 at Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch, Regular Season - 29, 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 Jong Utrecht 2.31 xG and Almere City FC 1.91 xG, a combined 4.21. The scoreboard read 2-3 for 5 actual goals. Almere City FC outscored their 1.91 projection by 1.1. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Jong Utrecht attack 1.11 / defence 1.20 against Almere City FC attack 1.09 / defence 1.25, drawn from 65/27 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Jong Utrecht 47% | Draw 21% | Almere City FC 32%, with Jong Utrecht to win its most likely call at 47%. The actual Almere City FC win had been the model's second-ranked read at 32%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 79%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 93% and landed. Over 3.5 was 61% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 77% 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 (Jong Utrecht 61%, Almere City FC 57%), 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
Jong Utrecht's trading profile (61 games, 30 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 61% of their matches — today it did.
Almere City FC's trading profile (61 games, 30 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Jong Utrecht 0.89 PPG, Almere City FC 1.00 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Almere City FC win broke the near-deadlock. Jong Utrecht (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 1.77 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Almere City FC (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.10 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 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.