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Jong Utrecht 1-2 Emmen – Result & Analysis

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Eerste Divisie · Regular Season - 4

Kick-off

Fri 30 Aug 2024

19:00

Venue

Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch

Competition

Eerste Divisie

Netherlands

Status

FT
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Poisson model favours Emmen (44%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Jong Utrecht face Emmen.

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Full Analysis

Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch plays host to Jong Utrecht versus Emmen in Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 4. Kick-off: Friday 30 August 2024 at 19:00 UTC.

Form & Momentum

Jong Utrecht have collected 0.50 PPG across 10 Eerste Divisie outings this season: 0W 5D 5L. Last five: D D D L D. They are averaging 0.80 goals per game and conceding 2.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.00 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. Jong Utrecht have played only a handful of Eerste Divisie games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.

Jong Utrecht's form when playing at home: 0W 2D 8L across 10 games at Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch this term (0.20 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.50 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game.

Emmen (all games): 5W 3D 2L across 10 Eerste Divisie outings this term — 1.80 points per game. Last five: D L L W D. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Emmen have played only a handful of Eerste Divisie games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.

Emmen's form when playing away from home: 5W 1D 4L across 10 road games this term (1.60 PPG). Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.

On a straight form reading, Emmen are the stronger side — 1.30 PPG clear of the hosts (1.80 vs 0.50). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.

H2H Analysis

The head-to-head ledger leans to Emmen, who have claimed 4 wins from 4 meetings compared to 0 for the hosts, with 0 draws.

The 4 previous meetings have averaged 2.5 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 15 Mar 2024, ended 2–3 with Emmen winning.

It is worth noting that Emmen have a superior record in this fixture despite their visitor status — 4 wins from 4 meetings. Home advantage alone is not a sufficient reason to dismiss that track record.

Trading

Jong Utrecht half-time and goal-timing data (41 games, 20 at home): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 60% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 40% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 25% of games (home games); they fail to score in 44% of games.

Emmen half-time and goal-timing data (41 games, 20 at away): they score before half-time in 70% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 65% of games (away games).

BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Jong Utrecht 49% versus Emmen 51%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Jong Utrecht 46% | Emmen 58%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Jong Utrecht 1.00 xG and Emmen 1.43 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 0.711 / defence 1.104 | Emmen attack 1.006 / defence 0.960. League average goals — home 1.469 / away 1.289. Jong Utrecht's attack strength of 0.711 is below the league average — the 1.00 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 41 Jong Utrecht games / 41 Emmen games used (CurrentSeason).

Result probabilities: Jong Utrecht 23% | Draw 33% | Emmen 44%. Fair-value odds: Jong Utrecht 4.35 | Draw 3.03 | Emmen 2.27. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 33% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 44% | BTTS probability 51% | Total xG 2.43. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 56% — total xG of 2.43 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 51% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.

Verdict

The Poisson model's primary lean is Emmen at 44% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 33% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Emmen if the outright odds are short.

Poisson projects 2.43 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 44% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction.

On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 51% on Yes. Form rates are neutral: Jong Utrecht 40% | Emmen 60%.

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💡 Key Insights

H2H Emmen have been the dominant side historically, winning 4 of 4 meetings.
H2H H2H history and Poisson model both point to Emmen — H2H win rate 100% vs Poisson 44%.
Form Emmen lead on PPG: 1.80 vs 0.50 — in-form visitors may prove difficult to contain.
Form Jong Utrecht Poisson xG (1.00) exceeds their recent form scoring rate (0.50) — the model sees more attacking threat than recent results show.
Form Form and Poisson model both favour Emmen — Emmen at 44% win probability.
Prediction Poisson model shows elevated draw probability at 33% — tight contest expected.

🏟️ Match Context

• Fixture: Jong Utrecht vs Emmen | Competition: Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 4 | Venue: Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch • Kick-off: Friday 30 Aug 2024, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing

📊 Statistical Prediction

• Poisson result probabilities: Jong Utrecht 23% | Draw 33% | Emmen 44% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 44% | BTTS 51% | xG Jong Utrecht 1.00 / Emmen 1.43 • Poisson strength factors: Jong Utrecht attack 0.711 / def 1.104 | Emmen attack 1.006 / def 0.960 | league avg home 1.469 / away 1.289 • Poisson stance: Emmen (44%) — low confidence — close contest

🧮 Prediction Model

1.00

Jong Utrecht xG

Expected Goals

1.43

Emmen xG

23%
33%
44%
Jong Utrecht Draw Emmen

51%

BTTS

73%

Over 1.5

44%

Over 2.5

23%

Over 3.5

Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓

⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Jong Utrecht vs Emmen kick off?

Jong Utrecht vs Emmen kicked off at 19:00 on Friday 30 August 2024 at Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch.

What was the final score in Jong Utrecht vs Emmen?

Jong Utrecht 1 - 2 Emmen.

Where is Jong Utrecht vs Emmen being played?

The match is being played at Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch.

What competition is Jong Utrecht vs Emmen part of?

Jong Utrecht vs Emmen is a Regular Season - 4 fixture in the Eerste Divisie (Netherlands).

Who is favourite to win Jong Utrecht vs Emmen?

Our statistical model gives Jong Utrecht a 23% chance of winning, Emmen a 44% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw — making Emmen the favourite.

Will both teams score in Jong Utrecht vs Emmen?

Our model estimates a 51% probability that both Jong Utrecht and Emmen will score (BTTS).

Will Jong Utrecht vs Emmen have over 2.5 goals?

Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 44%.

What is the head-to-head record between Jong Utrecht and Emmen?

Record (4 meetings): Jong Utrecht 0W | Draws 0 | Emmen 4W.

What form are Jong Utrecht and Emmen in?

Jong Utrecht (all comps): 0W-5D-5L in 10 | 0.50 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 2.00 | L5 D-D-D-L-D. Emmen (all comps): 5W-3D-2L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.00 | L5 D-L-L-W-D.

🧮 Model Insight

Where the Numbers Come From

Working from Jong Utrecht's attack rating (0.71) and Emmen's defence rating (0.96), the model arrives at 1.00 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Emmen's attack (1.01x) against Jong Utrecht's defence (1.10x) — and the away total comes out at 1.43.

These ratings are built from 41/41 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.

The Exact-Score Picture

Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 14.2%. Close behind: 0-1 (10.9%), 0-0 (10.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 36% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.

Most Likely Outcome

Emmen Win

23%

Jong Utrecht

4.29

33%

Draw

3.05

44%

Emmen

2.28

Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines

1 – 1

12.6%

Draw

Most likely

0 – 1

12.5%

Away win

0 – 2

9.0%

Away win

Expected Goals & Win Odds

1.00

Jong Utrecht xG

Total xG

2.43

1.43

Emmen xG

23%
33%
44%
Jong UtrechtDrawEmmen

4.29

23%

Home win

3.05

33%

Draw

2.28

44%

Away win

Goals Markets

70%

Over 1.5

1.43

30%

Under 1.5

3.33

44%

Over 2.5

2.27

56%

Under 2.5

1.79

23%

Over 3.5

4.35

77%

Under 3.5

1.30

10%

Over 4.5

10.00

90%

Under 4.5

1.11

Match Markets

Both Teams to Score

51%

BTTS Yes

1.95

49%

BTTS No

2.05

Clean Sheet

24%

Jong Utrecht

4.19

37%

Emmen

2.73

Win to Nil

6%

Jong Utrecht

17.95

16%

Emmen

6.22

Score Probability Matrix (%)

H \ A 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 8.8 12.5 9.0 4.3 1.5 0.4
1 8.8 12.6 9.0 4.3 1.5 0.4
2 4.4 6.3 4.5 2.2 0.8 0.2
3 1.5 2.1 1.5 0.7 0.3 0.1
4 0.4 0.5 0.4 0.2 0.1
5 0.1 0.1 0.1

Green = home win Β· Grey = draw Β· Amber = away win Β· White ring = most likely score

Model Internals
λ Home (xG) 1.003
λ Away (xG) 1.432
Total xG 2.435
League avg home goals 1.469
League avg away goals 1.289
Jong Utrecht attack strength 0.711
Jong Utrecht defence strength 1.104
Emmen attack strength 1.006
Emmen defence strength 0.960
Data phase CurrentSeason
Games used (H/A) 41 / 41

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most likely scoreline for Jong Utrecht vs Emmen?

Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.2%.

How many goals are Jong Utrecht and Emmen expected to score?

The model projects 1.00 expected goals for Jong Utrecht and 1.43 for Emmen, a combined total of 2.43.

How confident is the prediction model for Jong Utrecht vs Emmen?

Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.

📈 Form Insight

Recent Form Overview

Across their last 41 outings, Jong Utrecht have picked up 0.68 PPG on a 5W 13D 23L record — D-D-D-L-D across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for Jong Utrecht, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.

Emmen's form line: 18W 7D 16L from 41 games, 1.49 PPG, last five D-L-L-W-D. It's still early in the season for Emmen, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.

Put side by side, Emmen are the form team by 0.81 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Jong Utrecht.

How They Fare by Venue

On home soil, Jong Utrecht have posted 0.95 PPG from 20 outings (4W 7D 9L).

On the road, Emmen have gone 8W 4D 8L from 20 away games — 1.40 PPG when travelling.

Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Emmen come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.

Attack vs Defence

Jong Utrecht are averaging 0.85 goals scored and 1.93 conceded per game recently; Emmen are on 1.41 scored and 1.46 conceded.

Last 41 Results — Eerste Divisie

Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)

Jong Utrecht

Jong Utrecht

Early Season
D D D L D
Emmen

Emmen

Early Season
D L L W D
41 Played 41
5/13/23 W / D / L 18/7/16
0.68 Points Per Game 1.49
0.85 Avg Goals Scored 1.41
1.93 Avg Goals Conceded 1.46
2.78 Avg Goals / Game 2.88
7 Clean Sheets 12
20 BTTS 21
19 Over 2.5 Games 24
Jong Utrecht

Jong Utrecht

D
A De Graafschap
2–2 HT 0–1
23 Aug
L
H Jong PSV U21
0–2 HT 0–1
16 Aug
D
A Helmond Sport
1–1 HT 1–1
09 Aug
D
H Dordrecht
1–1 HT 0–1
10 May
D
A De Graafschap
2–2 HT 1–1
03 May
L
H ADO Den Haag
0–2 HT 0–0
29 Apr
L
A Jong PSV U21
0–2 HT 0–1
22 Apr
L
H Den Bosch
0–2 HT 0–0
15 Apr
D
H Willem II
1–1 HT 0–0
08 Apr
L
A Telstar
1–5 HT 1–2
29 Mar
L
H Emmen
2–3 HT 1–0
15 Mar
L
A FC Eindhoven
0–3 HT 0–2
11 Mar
L
H Helmond Sport
0–1 HT 0–1
08 Mar
L
A NAC Breda
1–3 HT 0–1
01 Mar
L
H FC OSS
0–3 HT 0–0
26 Feb
W
A Cambuur
4–2 HT 1–1
16 Feb
L
H Jong AZ
1–2 HT 0–1
12 Feb
L
H Jong Ajax
0–1 HT 0–1
05 Feb
D
A Roda
0–0 HT 0–0
26 Jan
L
A MVV
0–3 HT 0–1
19 Jan
D
H VVV Venlo
0–0 HT 0–0
15 Jan
L
A Groningen
1–2 HT 1–0
22 Dec
L
H FC Eindhoven
2–5 HT 1–1
15 Dec
L
A Jong Ajax
1–2 HT 1–1
11 Dec
D
H Telstar
0–0 HT 0–0
04 Dec
D
H Jong PSV U21
0–0 HT 0–0
01 Dec
L
A ADO Den Haag
0–6 HT 0–4
27 Nov
W
H De Graafschap
2–0 HT 1–0
24 Nov
L
A Willem II
1–2 HT 1–0
10 Nov
D
A Den Bosch
1–1 HT 0–0
04 Nov
D
H MVV
1–1 HT 1–1
30 Oct
L
A FC OSS
0–2 HT 0–1
23 Oct
L
A Helmond Sport
0–4 HT 0–2
06 Oct
D
H NAC Breda
1–1 HT 1–0
02 Oct
W
H Cambuur
3–2 HT 2–1
22 Sep
L
A Emmen
0–2 HT 0–1
18 Sep
D
A Dordrecht
3–3 HT 2–0
15 Sep
W
H Roda
1–0 HT 0–0
01 Sep
L
A VVV Venlo
1–4 HT 1–2
25 Aug
W
H Groningen
1–0 HT 1–0
21 Aug
L
A Jong AZ
0–1 HT 0–1
14 Aug
Emmen

Emmen

D
H Helmond Sport
0–0 HT 0–0
23 Aug
W
A FC Volendam
1–0 HT 0–0
18 Aug
L
H Dordrecht
1–2 HT 0–2
09 Aug
L
H NAC Breda
0–3 HT 0–2
25 May
D
A NAC Breda
1–1 HT 0–1
21 May
W
A Dordrecht
1–0 HT 0–0
18 May
D
H Dordrecht
2–2 HT 2–1
14 May
W
H De Graafschap
2–1 HT 2–1
10 May
W
A Den Bosch
2–1 HT 1–0
03 May
W
H Helmond Sport
3–0 HT 1–0
29 Apr
W
A Telstar
3–2 HT 0–2
19 Apr
L
H MVV
1–3 HT 1–0
12 Apr
L
A Jong AZ
2–3 HT 2–1
08 Apr
L
H Groningen
0–3 HT 0–2
01 Apr
W
H Jong Ajax
4–2 HT 0–1
29 Mar
W
A Jong Utrecht
3–2 HT 0–1
15 Mar
L
H FC OSS
0–1 HT 0–1
11 Mar
L
A VVV Venlo
0–2 HT 0–0
08 Mar
W
H Willem II
2–0 HT 1–0
01 Mar
W
H Cambuur
2–0 HT 1–0
23 Feb
L
A Roda
2–3 HT 1–1
16 Feb
L
A Jong PSV U21
0–3 HT 0–2
09 Feb
D
H FC Eindhoven
1–1 HT 0–1
02 Feb
L
A ADO Den Haag
0–3 HT 0–2
26 Jan
L
H NAC Breda
2–3 HT 2–0
13 Jan
L
A Dordrecht
1–2 HT 1–1
23 Dec
L
H Roda
0–1 HT 0–1
15 Dec
L
A FC Eindhoven
2–3 HT 2–1
08 Dec
L
A Willem II
0–3 HT 0–0
01 Dec
W
H Jong PSV U21
1–0 HT 0–0
27 Nov
W
A Helmond Sport
2–1 HT 2–0
24 Nov
W
H Den Bosch
1–0 HT 1–0
10 Nov
D
A MVV
1–1 HT 0–1
06 Nov
W
H Jong AZ
2–1 HT 1–1
27 Oct
D
A Groningen
0–0 HT 0–0
23 Oct
L
H ADO Den Haag
2–3 HT 2–1
20 Oct
W
H Telstar
2–0 HT 2–0
06 Oct
W
A FC OSS
1–0 HT 0–0
29 Sep
W
A NAC Breda
3–1 HT 1–1
22 Sep
W
H Jong Utrecht
2–0 HT 1–0
18 Sep
D
A Jong Ajax
3–3 HT 0–2
15 Sep

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What form are Jong Utrecht and Emmen in coming into this match?

Jong Utrecht have gone 5W 13D 23L in their last 41 games (0.68 PPG), while Emmen have gone 18W 7D 16L in their last 41 (1.49 PPG).

Which team has the better venue record — Jong Utrecht at home or Emmen away?

Emmen's away record (1.40 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Jong Utrecht at home: 0.95 PPG; Emmen away: 1.40 PPG.

⚔️ Rivalry Insight

The Rivalry So Far

These sides have met 8 times that we have on record, stretching back to October 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 4 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Eerste Divisie. They last met on 2 March 2026, roughly 5 months ago.

Notable Numbers

Emmen go into this on the back of 8 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.

Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Jong Utrecht have gone 0W 0D 4L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Emmen — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.

Last 8 Meetings

Jong Utrecht

0

Jong Utrecht

0

Draws

Emmen

8

Emmen

Recent Meetings

Emmen
1–0
02 Mar 26
Jong Utrecht
Jong Utrecht
1–2
07 Nov 25
Emmen
Emmen
2–0
14 Mar 25
Jong Utrecht
Jong Utrecht
1–2
30 Aug 24
Emmen
Jong Utrecht
2–3
15 Mar 24
Emmen
Emmen
2–0
18 Sep 23
Jong Utrecht
Emmen
2–0
11 Mar 22
Jong Utrecht
Jong Utrecht
0–1
01 Oct 21
Emmen

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Jong Utrecht and Emmen?

From 8 meetings on record, Jong Utrecht have won 0, Emmen have won 8, and 0 have been drawn.

When did Jong Utrecht and Emmen last play each other?

They last met on 2 March 2026, when Emmen 1-0 Jong Utrecht.

Who has won more matches between Jong Utrecht and Emmen?

Emmen have the better head-to-head record, with 8 wins from 8 meetings.

📈 Trading Insight

Early Goal Trends

Jong Utrecht are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time.

Emmen are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 25% of those situations.

Full-Time Markets

BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Jong Utrecht 40%, Emmen 60% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.

Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 25% (Jong Utrecht) and 65% (Emmen).

On the defensive side: Jong Utrecht have failed to score in 45% of games.

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Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue  |  Venue = Jong Utrecht home games / Emmen away games. HT metrics require half-time score data β€” shown as β€” where unavailable.

Jong Utrecht Jong Utrecht Early Season
Metric All
(41 games)
Venue
(20 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 31/41
(75.6%)
12/20
(60%)
2+ Goals Before HT 13/41
(31.7%)
3/20
(15%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 6/10
(60%)
5/8
(62.5%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 5/10
(50%)
4/8
(50%)
Winning at HT 8/41
(19.5%)
5/20
(25%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 5/41
(12.2%)
2/20
(10%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 2/41
(4.9%)
1/20
(5%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 20/41
(48.8%)
8/20
(40%)
Over 2.5 Goals 19/41
(46.3%)
5/20
(25%)
Over 3.5 Goals 12/41
(29.3%)
3/20
(15%)
Clean Sheet 7/41
(17.1%)
6/20
(30%)
Failed to Score 18/41
(43.9%)
9/20
(45%)
Emmen Emmen Early Season
Metric All
(41 games)
Venue
(20 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 33/41
(80.5%)
14/20
(70%)
2+ Goals Before HT 19/41
(46.3%)
10/20
(50%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 6/8
(75%)
5/6
(83.3%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 2/8
(25%)
2/6
(33.3%)
Winning at HT 15/41
(36.6%)
4/20
(20%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 6/41
(14.6%)
2/20
(10%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 7/41
(17.1%)
5/20
(25%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 21/41
(51.2%)
12/20
(60%)
Over 2.5 Goals 24/41
(58.5%)
13/20
(65%)
Over 3.5 Goals 12/41
(29.3%)
7/20
(35%)
Clean Sheet 12/41
(29.3%)
4/20
(20%)
Failed to Score 10/41
(24.4%)
5/20
(25%)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do both teams usually score when Jong Utrecht play Emmen?

Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 40% of Jong Utrecht's recent matches and 60% of Emmen's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.

Is Jong Utrecht vs Emmen usually a high-scoring fixture?

Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 25% of Jong Utrecht's recent games and 65% of Emmen's, pointing to a tighter contest.

Do Jong Utrecht and Emmen tend to score early?

Jong Utrecht have had a goal before half-time in 60% of their recent matches, Emmen in 70% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.

📰

Prediction vindicated as Emmen edge out Jong Utrecht 1-2.

📝 Match Report

How It Unfolded

Emmen beat Jong Utrecht 1-2 at Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch, Regular Season - 4, 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 Jong Utrecht 1.00 xG and Emmen 1.43 xG, a combined 2.43. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Jong Utrecht attack 0.71 / defence 1.10 against Emmen attack 1.01 / defence 0.96, drawn from 41/41 games (CurrentSeason).

On the result, the model split it Jong Utrecht 23% | Draw 33% | Emmen 44%, with Emmen to win its most likely call at 44%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.

Goals & Markets

The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 44%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 73% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 51% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 52% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Jong Utrecht 46%, Emmen 58%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 50%, which matched the both-scored outcome.

Trading Patterns vs Reality

Jong Utrecht's trading profile (41 games, 20 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did.

Emmen's trading profile (41 games, 20 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 51% of their matches — today it did.

Form vs Result

On form, Emmen arrived the stronger side — 1.49 PPG against 0.68. The form guide was vindicated by the result.

Verdict

Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.

💡 Key Insights

Model Goals market defied the model — 44% Over 2.5 probability, but 3 goals scored.
Model BTTS matched the model — 51% projected, both teams scored.
Trading Trading data backed up — the sides average 52% Over 2.5 historically, and this game went over.

⚠️ 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.