NAC Breda 2-0 Den Bosch – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates NAC Breda at 80% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this NAC Breda vs Den Bosch encounter.
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Full Analysis
Rat Verlegh Stadion plays host to NAC Breda versus Den Bosch in Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 32. Kick-off: Friday 7 April 2023 at 19:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
NAC Breda have collected 1.80 PPG across 10 Eerste Divisie outings this season: 6W 0D 4L. Last five: W W L L W. They are averaging 2.30 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. However, 2.00 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet 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.
In front of their own supporters this season, NAC Breda have posted 5W 1D 4L at Rat Verlegh Stadion — 1.60 PPG. They are averaging 2.00 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Den Bosch (all games): 2W 2D 6L across 10 Eerste Divisie outings this term — 0.80 points per game. Last five: L L W L L. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 3.40 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 3.40 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation.
Den Bosch away from home this season: 0W 1D 9L from 10 away games — 0.10 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 3.90 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 0.10 is notably below their overall 0.80 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Form favours the hosts. NAC Breda's 1.80 PPG return is 1.00 points per game ahead of Den Bosch's 0.80 — a genuine gap in recent results that provides a statistically grounded case for backing the home side.
Head-to-Head
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 3 head-to-head meetings have produced 2 wins for NAC Breda, 1 for Den Bosch and 0 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
These two sides have produced goals at a consistent rate historically, averaging 4.0 per game across 3 meetings. That scoring profile provides genuine support for the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent clash, on 28 Oct 2022, ended 2–3 with Den Bosch 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.
Trading & In-Play
NAC Breda — key trading statistics (69 games, 34 at home): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 69% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 36%.
Den Bosch — key trading statistics (69 games, 34 at away): they score before half-time in 82% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 36%; they fail to score in 35% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — NAC Breda 59% versus Den Bosch 49%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (NAC Breda 62% | Den Bosch 62%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects NAC Breda 3.58 xG and Den Bosch 1.25 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: NAC Breda attack 1.161 / defence 1.218 | Den Bosch attack 0.785 / defence 1.785. League average goals — home 1.724 / away 1.312. Den Bosch bring a strong defensive rating of 1.785 — this is suppressing NAC Breda's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 69 NAC Breda games / 69 Den Bosch games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: NAC Breda 80% | Draw 11% | Den Bosch 9%. Fair-value odds: NAC Breda 1.25 | Draw 9.09 | Den Bosch 11.11. The model has a clear lean to NAC Breda (80%) — a 71pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 86% | BTTS probability 69% | Total xG 4.83. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 86% — a total xG of 4.83 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 (3.58 / 1.25) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates NAC Breda as the most likely outcome at 80% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support.
Poisson projects 4.83 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 86% probability — strong conviction, supported by form averaging 4.2 goals per game and H2H averaging 4.0 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 69% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: NAC Breda 70% | Den Bosch 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: NAC Breda vs Den Bosch | Competition: Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 32 | Venue: Rat Verlegh Stadion • Kick-off: Friday 7 Apr 2023, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: NAC Breda 80% | Draw 11% | Den Bosch 9% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 86% | BTTS 69% | xG NAC Breda 3.58 / Den Bosch 1.25 • Poisson strength factors: NAC Breda attack 1.161 / def 1.218 | Den Bosch attack 0.785 / def 1.785 | league avg home 1.724 / away 1.312 • Poisson stance: NAC Breda (80%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
3.58
NAC Breda xG
Expected Goals
1.25
Den Bosch xG
69%
BTTS
95%
Over 1.5
86%
Over 2.5
71%
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 NAC Breda vs Den Bosch kick off?
NAC Breda vs Den Bosch kicked off at 19:00 on Friday 7 April 2023 at Rat Verlegh Stadion.
What was the final score in NAC Breda vs Den Bosch?
NAC Breda 2 - 0 Den Bosch.
Where is NAC Breda vs Den Bosch being played?
The match is being played at Rat Verlegh Stadion.
What competition is NAC Breda vs Den Bosch part of?
NAC Breda vs Den Bosch is a Regular Season - 32 fixture in the Eerste Divisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win NAC Breda vs Den Bosch?
Our statistical model gives NAC Breda a 80% chance of winning, Den Bosch a 9% chance, and a 11% chance of a draw — making NAC Breda the favourite.
Will both teams score in NAC Breda vs Den Bosch?
Our model estimates a 69% probability that both NAC Breda and Den Bosch will score (BTTS).
Will NAC Breda vs Den Bosch have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 86%.
What is the head-to-head record between NAC Breda and Den Bosch?
Record (3 meetings): NAC Breda 2W | Draws 0 | Den Bosch 1W.
What form are NAC Breda and Den Bosch in?
NAC Breda (all comps): 6W-0D-4L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 2.30 / GA 2.00 | L5 W-W-L-L-W. Den Bosch (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 3.40 | L5 L-L-W-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
NAC Breda's attacking strength (1.16x league average) is weighed against Den Bosch's defensive record (1.78x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 3.58. Flip it around — Den Bosch's attack (0.79x) against NAC Breda's defence (1.22x) — and the away total comes out at 1.25.
These ratings are built from 69/69 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 3-1, at 7.6%. Close behind: 4-1 (6.8%), 2-1 (6.4%). Together the top three scorelines make up 21% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
NAC Breda Win
80%
1.25
11%
9.03
9%
11.12
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
3 – 1
7.6%
Home win
Most likely
4 – 1
6.8%
Home win
2 – 1
6.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
3.58
NAC Breda xG
Total xG
4.83
1.25
Den Bosch xG
1.25
80%
Home win
9.03
11%
Draw
11.12
9%
Away win
Goals Markets
95%
Over 1.5
1.05
5%
Under 1.5
20.00
86%
Over 2.5
1.16
14%
Under 2.5
7.14
71%
Over 3.5
1.41
29%
Under 3.5
3.45
53%
Over 4.5
1.89
47%
Under 4.5
2.13
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
69%
BTTS Yes
1.44
31%
BTTS No
3.28
Clean Sheet
29%
3.51
3%
35.69
Win to Nil
23%
4.39
0%
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Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 5.1 | 6.4 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 6.1 | 7.6 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 5.4 | 6.8 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 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 NAC Breda vs Den Bosch?
Our Poisson model rates 3-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 7.6%.
How many goals are NAC Breda and Den Bosch expected to score?
The model projects 3.58 expected goals for NAC Breda and 1.25 for Den Bosch, a combined total of 4.83.
How confident is the prediction model for NAC Breda vs Den Bosch?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 80%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 69 outings, NAC Breda have picked up 1.49 PPG on a 30W 13D 26L record — W-W-L-L-W across the most recent five.
Den Bosch's form line: 23W 8D 38L from 69 games, 1.12 PPG, last five L-L-W-L-L.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.49 PPG for NAC Breda against 1.12 for Den Bosch. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, NAC Breda have posted 1.82 PPG from 34 outings (18W 8D 8L).
On the road, Den Bosch have gone 6W 5D 23L from 34 away games — 0.68 PPG when travelling. That's a step down from their 1.12 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Den Bosch's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, NAC Breda 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
NAC Breda are averaging 1.59 goals scored and 1.45 conceded per game recently; Den Bosch are on 1.22 scored and 1.97 conceded.
Last 69 Results — Eerste Divisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
NAC Breda
Current Season
Den Bosch
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are NAC Breda and Den Bosch in coming into this match?
NAC Breda have gone 30W 13D 26L in their last 69 games (1.49 PPG), while Den Bosch have gone 23W 8D 38L in their last 69 (1.12 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — NAC Breda at home or Den Bosch away?
NAC Breda's home record (1.82 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — NAC Breda at home: 1.82 PPG; Den Bosch away: 0.68 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 6 times that we have on record, stretching back to December 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 2 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Eerste Divisie. It has been a while since the last meeting — 19 April 2024, some 2 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: NAC Breda won 0-5 on 3 Dec 2021, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, NAC Breda have gone 3W 0D 0L from 3 meetings on their own ground against Den Bosch — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 6 Meetings
4
NAC Breda
1
Draws
1
Den Bosch
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between NAC Breda and Den Bosch?
From 6 meetings on record, NAC Breda have won 4, Den Bosch have won 1, and 1 have been drawn.
When did NAC Breda and Den Bosch last play each other?
They last met on 19 April 2024, when Den Bosch 2-2 NAC Breda.
Who has won more matches between NAC Breda and Den Bosch?
NAC Breda have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
NAC Breda are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 44% of the time.
Den Bosch are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 82% of their matches.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — NAC Breda 56%, Den Bosch 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 53% (NAC Breda) and 62% (Den Bosch). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 26% and 38% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: NAC Breda keep a clean sheet in 38% of their matches; Den Bosch in 38%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = NAC Breda home games / Den Bosch away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when NAC Breda play Den Bosch?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 56% of NAC Breda's recent matches and 50% of Den Bosch's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is NAC Breda vs Den Bosch usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 53% of NAC Breda's matches and 62% of Den Bosch's.
Do NAC Breda and Den Bosch tend to score early?
NAC Breda have had a goal before half-time in 74% of their recent matches, Den Bosch in 82% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
NAC Breda cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Den Bosch.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
NAC Breda beat Den Bosch 2-0 at Rat Verlegh Stadion, Regular Season - 32, 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 NAC Breda 3.58 xG and Den Bosch 1.25 xG, a combined 4.83. The scoreboard read 2-0 for 2 actual goals. NAC Breda fell 1.6 short of their projected output. Den Bosch landed 1.3 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of NAC Breda attack 1.16 / defence 1.22 against Den Bosch attack 0.79 / defence 1.78, drawn from 69/69 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it NAC Breda 80% | Draw 11% | Den Bosch 9%, with NAC Breda to win its most likely call at 80%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 86%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 95% and landed. Over 3.5 was 71% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 69% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 62% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (NAC Breda 62%, Den Bosch 62%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 54%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
NAC Breda's trading profile (69 games, 34 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 59% of their matches — today it did not.
Den Bosch's trading profile (69 games, 34 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 35% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — NAC Breda 1.49 PPG, Den Bosch 1.12 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the NAC Breda win broke the near-deadlock. NAC Breda (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.00 average — tighter than their form line. Den Bosch (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.00 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 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.