Jong Utrecht vs De Graafschap – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Jong Utrecht at 46%, yet other data sources diverge — this Jong Utrecht vs De Graafschap fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Jong Utrecht host De Graafschap at Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch in Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 23. Kick-off is scheduled for Monday 25 January 2027 at 19:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Jong Utrecht — All Games: 3W 2D 5L from 10 Eerste Divisie outings this season, averaging 1.10 points per game. Last five: L L D W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.70 goals per game, with 1.90 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 80% 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.
At home at Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch, Jong Utrecht have gone 4W 2D 4L this season (10 games, 1.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Looking at all fixtures this season, De Graafschap stand at 2W 2D 6L from 10 Eerste Divisie matches — 0.80 PPG. Last five: L L L L W. Their scoring rate of 1.30 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. 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. De Graafschap have played only a handful of Eerste Divisie games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
De Graafschap's away record: 2W 4D 4L from 10 road trips in Eerste Divisie this season (1.00 PPG). Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 2.10 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Jong Utrecht 1.10 PPG, De Graafschap 0.80 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Jong Utrecht register both teams scoring in 60% of relevant matches, De Graafschap in 70% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
Head to Head
De Graafschap have tended to come out on top in this fixture, winning 4 of the last 10 encounters against Jong Utrecht's 1 victories.
The 10 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 2.8 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 20 Feb 2026, ended 0–1 with De Graafschap winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. De Graafschap have won 4 of 10 previous encounters, and at 2.8 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
Trading Patterns
Jong Utrecht in-play and half-time data (46 games, 23 at home): they score before half-time in 78% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 73% of the time; BTTS occurs in 70% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 74% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 46%.
De Graafschap in-play and half-time data (46 games, 23 at away): they score before half-time in 83% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; BTTS occurs in 74% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 70% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 54%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Jong Utrecht 65% and De Graafschap 74% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Jong Utrecht 65% | De Graafschap 70%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Jong Utrecht 2.03 xG and De Graafschap 1.69 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 1.078 / defence 1.171 | De Graafschap attack 0.854 / defence 0.991. League average goals — home 1.899 / away 1.685. Data: 46 Jong Utrecht games / 44 De Graafschap games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Jong Utrecht 46% | Draw 21% | De Graafschap 33%. Fair-value odds: Jong Utrecht 2.17 | Draw 4.76 | De Graafschap 3.03. Jong Utrecht hold a narrow Poisson edge at 46% — the draw (21%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 72% | BTTS probability 71% | Total xG 3.71. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 72% — a total xG of 3.71 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 71% reflects that both xG figures (2.03 / 1.69) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Jong Utrecht as the most likely outcome at 46% — moderate model lean. The opposing side holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 3.71 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 72% — strong confidence, supported by form averaging 3.6 goals per game and H2H averaging 2.8 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 71% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Jong Utrecht 60% | De Graafschap 70% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 33% 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 De Graafschap | Competition: Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 23 | Venue: Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch • Kick-off: Monday 25 Jan 2027, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Jong Utrecht 46% | Draw 21% | De Graafschap 33% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 72% | BTTS 71% | xG Jong Utrecht 2.03 / De Graafschap 1.69 • Poisson strength factors: Jong Utrecht attack 1.078 / def 1.171 | De Graafschap attack 0.854 / def 0.991 | league avg home 1.899 / away 1.685 • Poisson stance: Jong Utrecht (46%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.03
Jong Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
1.69
De Graafschap xG
71%
BTTS
88%
Over 1.5
72%
Over 2.5
51%
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 De Graafschap kick off?
Jong Utrecht vs De Graafschap is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 on Monday 25 January 2027 at Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch.
Where is Jong Utrecht vs De Graafschap being played?
The match is being played at Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch.
What competition is Jong Utrecht vs De Graafschap part of?
Jong Utrecht vs De Graafschap is a Regular Season - 23 fixture in the Eerste Divisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Jong Utrecht vs De Graafschap?
Our statistical model gives Jong Utrecht a 46% chance of winning, De Graafschap a 33% chance, and a 21% chance of a draw — making Jong Utrecht the favourite.
Will both teams score in Jong Utrecht vs De Graafschap?
Our model estimates a 71% probability that both Jong Utrecht and De Graafschap will score (BTTS).
Will Jong Utrecht vs De Graafschap have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 72%.
What is the head-to-head record between Jong Utrecht and De Graafschap?
Record (10 meetings): Jong Utrecht 1W | Draws 5 | De Graafschap 4W.
What form are Jong Utrecht and De Graafschap in?
Jong Utrecht (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 1.90 | L5 L-L-D-W-W. De Graafschap (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 2.50 | L5 L-L-L-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Jong Utrecht's attacking strength (1.08x league average) is weighed against De Graafschap's defensive record (0.99x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.03. The same calculation in reverse, De Graafschap's attack versus Jong Utrecht's defence, projects 1.69 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 46/44 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 9.4%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.5%), 2-2 (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
Jong Utrecht Win
46%
2.17
21%
4.70
33%
3.07
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
8.5%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
8.3%
Draw
2 – 2
7.1%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.03
Jong Utrecht xG
Total xG
3.71
1.69
De Graafschap xG
2.17
46%
Home win
4.70
21%
Draw
3.07
33%
Away win
Goals Markets
88%
Over 1.5
1.14
12%
Under 1.5
8.33
72%
Over 2.5
1.39
28%
Under 2.5
3.57
51%
Over 3.5
1.96
49%
Under 3.5
2.04
32%
Over 4.5
3.12
68%
Under 4.5
1.47
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
71%
BTTS Yes
1.41
29%
BTTS No
3.42
Clean Sheet
19%
5.40
13%
7.59
Win to Nil
9%
11.70
4%
23.31
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.4 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 4.9 | 8.3 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| 2 | 5.0 | 8.5 | 7.1 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| 3 | 3.4 | 5.7 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| 4 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 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 Jong Utrecht vs De Graafschap?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.4%.
How many goals are Jong Utrecht and De Graafschap expected to score?
The model projects 2.03 expected goals for Jong Utrecht and 1.69 for De Graafschap, a combined total of 3.71.
How confident is the prediction model for Jong Utrecht vs De Graafschap?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 46%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 46 outings, Jong Utrecht have picked up 1.15 PPG on a 14W 11D 21L record — L-L-D-W-W across the most recent five. The sample for Jong Utrecht is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
De Graafschap's form line: 19W 11D 16L from 46 games, 1.48 PPG, last five L-L-L-L-W. It's still early in the season for De Graafschap, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: Jong Utrecht on 1.15 PPG, De Graafschap on 1.48. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
On home soil, Jong Utrecht have posted 1.43 PPG from 23 outings (9W 6D 8L).
On the road, De Graafschap have gone 9W 7D 7L from 23 away games — 1.48 PPG when travelling.
Goals in Recent Form
Jong Utrecht are averaging 1.57 goals scored and 1.74 conceded per game recently; De Graafschap are on 1.83 scored and 1.76 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Jong Utrecht have seen both teams score in 65% of their recent games; De Graafschap in 74%.
Last 46 Results — Eerste Divisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Jong Utrecht
Blended
De Graafschap
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Jong Utrecht and De Graafschap in coming into this match?
Jong Utrecht have gone 14W 11D 21L in their last 46 games (1.15 PPG), while De Graafschap have gone 19W 11D 16L in their last 46 (1.48 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Jong Utrecht at home or De Graafschap away?
De Graafschap's away record (1.48 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Jong Utrecht at home: 1.43 PPG; De Graafschap away: 1.48 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to September 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Eerste Divisie. They last met on 20 February 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Streaks & Records
De Graafschap go into this on the back of 2 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
Jong Utrecht's record when hosting De Graafschap specifically: 1W 2D 2L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
1
Jong Utrecht
5
Draws
4
De Graafschap
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Jong Utrecht and De Graafschap?
From 10 meetings on record, Jong Utrecht have won 1, De Graafschap have won 4, and 5 have been drawn.
When did Jong Utrecht and De Graafschap last play each other?
They last met on 20 February 2026, when De Graafschap 1-0 Jong Utrecht.
Who has won more matches between Jong Utrecht and De Graafschap?
De Graafschap have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Jong Utrecht 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 39% of the time.
De Graafschap are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 83% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 35% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 17% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Full-Time Trends
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Jong Utrecht at 70%, De Graafschap at 74%. 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 74% for Jong Utrecht and 70% for De Graafschap. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 61% and 48% 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 = Jong Utrecht home games / De Graafschap 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 De Graafschap?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 70% of Jong Utrecht's games and 74% of De Graafschap's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Jong Utrecht vs De Graafschap usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 74% of Jong Utrecht's matches and 70% of De Graafschap's.
Do Jong Utrecht and De Graafschap tend to score early?
Jong Utrecht have had a goal before half-time in 78% of their recent matches, De Graafschap in 83% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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