Helmond Sport 3-1 Jong Ajax – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Helmond Sport at 50% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Helmond Sport face Jong Ajax.
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Fixture Analysis
Helmond Sport welcome Jong Ajax to GS Staalwerken Stadion in Eerste Divisie (matchday 35). Kick-off is Friday 19 April 2024 at 20:00 UK time.
Recent Form
Across their last 10 games, Helmond Sport have gone 4W 2D 4L — a 1.40 PPG return. Last five: W L L L W. They are averaging 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.20 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%).
At home, Helmond Sport have gone 4W 3D 3L in their last 10 home games (1.50 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.80 goals scored and 1.60 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.
Looking at their last 10 matches, Jong Ajax stand at 4W 0D 6L — 1.20 PPG. Last five: W W L L W. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 1.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%).
When travelling, Jong Ajax have posted 2W 5D 3L from their last 10 away outings — 1.10 PPG. Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Helmond Sport at 1.40 PPG versus Jong Ajax's 1.20. 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 have scored in at least 80% of each side's games (from Helmond Sport's last 10 home games and Jong Ajax's last 10 away games). At that combined rate, BTTS Yes is as well-evidenced as it gets — the data strongly backs two-way scoring.
Head to Head
The H2H picture is flat: the 4 H2H matches we hold have produced 1 wins for Helmond Sport, 1 for Jong Ajax and 2 draws. Form and model data should carry more weight here.
The 4 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.5 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 27 Nov 2023, ended Helmond Sport 1–4 Jong Ajax — a Jong Ajax win.
The head-to-head data offers no strong steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the model and current market pricing should carry more weight for this fixture.
In-Play Data
Helmond Sport trading profile (last 72 games, 36 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 78% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; of the 21 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 33%; BTTS occurs in 64% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 58% of games (home games).
Jong Ajax trading profile (last 72 games, 36 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 83% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; of the 26 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 42%; BTTS occurs in 75% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 40%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Helmond Sport 54% and Jong Ajax 68% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Helmond Sport 53% | Jong Ajax 65%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Helmond Sport 1.91 xG and Jong Ajax 1.37 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: Helmond Sport attack 1.002 / defence 0.966 | Jong Ajax attack 1.004 / defence 1.178. League average goals — home 1.619 / away 1.408. Data: built from Helmond Sport's last 72 games and Jong Ajax's last 72.
Result probabilities: Helmond Sport 50% | Draw 23% | Jong Ajax 27%. Fair-value odds: Helmond Sport 2.00 | Draw 4.40 | Jong Ajax 3.68. Helmond Sport hold a narrow Poisson edge at 50% — the draw (23%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 64% | BTTS Yes probability 64% | Total xG 3.28. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 64% — the 3.28 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 64% — both xG figures (1.91 / 1.37) are high enough that each side is projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Helmond Sport at 50% — moderate model lean. With a 23% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Helmond Sport offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
Poisson projects 3.28 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 64% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Helmond Sport's last 10 home games and Jong Ajax's last 10 away games) averaging 3.3 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 64%. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Helmond Sport 80% (last 10 home games) | Jong Ajax 80% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Helmond Sport vs Jong Ajax | Competition: Eerste Divisie, matchday 35 | Venue: GS Staalwerken Stadion • Kick-off: Friday 19 April 2024 at 20:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Helmond Sport 50% | Draw 23% | Jong Ajax 27% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 64% (Under 36%) | BTTS Yes 64% (No 36%) | xG Helmond Sport 1.91 / Jong Ajax 1.37 • Poisson strength factors: Helmond Sport attack 1.002 / def 0.966 | Jong Ajax attack 1.004 / def 1.178 | league avg home 1.619 / away 1.408 • Poisson stance: Helmond Sport (50%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.91
Helmond Sport xG
Expected Goals
1.37
Jong Ajax xG
64%
BTTS
84%
Over 1.5
64%
Over 2.5
42%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Helmond Sport vs Jong Ajax FAQs
What time does Helmond Sport vs Jong Ajax kick off?
Helmond Sport vs Jong Ajax kicked off at 20:00 UK time on Friday 19 April 2024 at GS Staalwerken Stadion.
What was the final score in Helmond Sport vs Jong Ajax?
Helmond Sport 3 - 1 Jong Ajax.
Where is Helmond Sport vs Jong Ajax being played?
The match is being played at GS Staalwerken Stadion.
What competition is Helmond Sport vs Jong Ajax part of?
Helmond Sport vs Jong Ajax is a Eerste Divisie fixture (matchday 35) (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Helmond Sport vs Jong Ajax?
Our statistical model gives Helmond Sport a 50% chance of winning, Jong Ajax a 27% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Helmond Sport the favourite.
Will both teams score in Helmond Sport vs Jong Ajax?
Our model estimates a 64% probability that both Helmond Sport and Jong Ajax will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Helmond Sport vs Jong Ajax have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 64%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Helmond Sport's attack at 1.00x the league average against Jong Ajax's defence at 1.18x — combine the two and it projects 1.91 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Jong Ajax's attack versus Helmond Sport's defence, projects 1.37 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Helmond Sport's last 72 games and Jong Ajax's last 72 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 11.1% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (9.4%), 2-0 (6.9%). Together the top three scorelines make up 27% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Helmond Sport Win
50%
2.00
23%
4.40
27%
3.68
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
9.8%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.4%
Home win
1 – 0
7.2%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.91
Helmond Sport xG
Total xG
3.28
1.37
Jong Ajax xG
2.00
50%
Home win
4.40
23%
Draw
3.68
27%
Away win
Goals Markets
84%
Over 1.5
1.19
16%
Under 1.5
6.25
64%
Over 2.5
1.56
36%
Under 2.5
2.78
42%
Over 3.5
2.38
58%
Under 3.5
1.72
23%
Over 4.5
4.35
77%
Under 4.5
1.30
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
64%
BTTS Yes
1.57
36%
BTTS No
2.76
Clean Sheet
26%
3.92
15%
6.77
Win to Nil
13%
7.83
4%
24.89
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.8 | 5.1 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 7.2 | 9.8 | 6.7 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.9 | 9.4 | 6.4 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 4.4 | 6.0 | 4.1 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 2.1 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Helmond Sport vs Jong Ajax Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Helmond Sport vs Jong Ajax?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.1%.
How many goals are Helmond Sport and Jong Ajax expected to score?
The model projects 1.91 expected goals for Helmond Sport and 1.37 for Jong Ajax, a combined total of 3.28.
How confident is the prediction model for Helmond Sport vs Jong Ajax?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 50%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Helmond Sport come into this having played 72 games, going 23W 18D 31L for 1.21 points per game. Their last five reads W-L-L-L-W.
On the other side, Jong Ajax sit at 1.18 PPG from 72 outings (22W 19D 31L), a run that reads W-W-L-L-W across their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Helmond Sport on 1.21 PPG, Jong Ajax on 1.18. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
Helmond Sport's home form reads 15W 9D 12L across their last 36 home games, a 1.50 PPG return.
Away from home, Jong Ajax have taken 0.86 points per game from their last 36 away games (7W 10D 19L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Helmond Sport come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Helmond Sport are averaging 1.18 goals scored and 1.49 conceded per game recently; Jong Ajax are on 1.67 scored and 1.82 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Jong Ajax in 68%.
Last 72 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Helmond Sport
Current Season
Jong Ajax
Current Season
Helmond Sport (Home) vs Jong Ajax (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Helmond Sport
Current Season
Jong Ajax
Current Season
❓ Helmond Sport vs Jong Ajax Form FAQs
What form are Helmond Sport and Jong Ajax in coming into this match?
Helmond Sport have gone 23W 18D 31L in their last 72 games (1.21 PPG), while Jong Ajax have gone 22W 19D 31L in their last 72 (1.18 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Helmond Sport at home or Jong Ajax away?
Helmond Sport's home record (1.50 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Helmond Sport at home: 1.50 PPG; Jong Ajax away: 0.86 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 10 H2H matches in our data, going back to December 2021. All of them came in Eerste Divisie. The most recent was as recently as 28 August 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Digging Into the Numbers
There's a clear recent trend here: Jong Ajax have taken the most recent 2 H2H results in our data.
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 27 Feb 2026, when Jong Ajax won Jong Ajax 5-1 Helmond Sport.
Helmond Sport's record when hosting Jong Ajax specifically: 2W 2D 0L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
3
Helmond Sport
3
Draws
4
Jong Ajax
Recent Meetings
❓ Helmond Sport vs Jong Ajax H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Helmond Sport and Jong Ajax?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, Helmond Sport have won 3, Jong Ajax have won 4, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Helmond Sport and Jong Ajax last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 28 August 2026: Jong Ajax 3-2 Helmond Sport.
Who has won more matches between Helmond Sport and Jong Ajax?
Jong Ajax have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from the 10 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Helmond Sport 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 44% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 31% 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 30% of those situations.
Jong Ajax 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 28% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 60% 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 21% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Helmond Sport at 64%, Jong Ajax at 75%. 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 58% for Helmond Sport and 67% for Jong Ajax. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 31% and 50% 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 = Helmond Sport home games / Jong Ajax away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Helmond Sport vs Jong Ajax Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Helmond Sport and Jong Ajax matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 64% of Helmond Sport's games and 75% of Jong Ajax's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Helmond Sport and Jong Ajax matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 58% of Helmond Sport's matches and 67% of Jong Ajax's.
Do Helmond Sport and Jong Ajax matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 78% of Helmond Sport's recent matches and 83% of Jong Ajax's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Helmond Sport cruise to a comfortable 3-1 victory over Jong Ajax.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Helmond Sport beat Jong Ajax 3-1 at GS Staalwerken Stadion, Regular Season - 35, 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 Helmond Sport 1.91 xG and Jong Ajax 1.37 xG, a combined 3.28. The scoreboard read 3-1 for 4 actual goals. Helmond Sport beat their projection by 1.1 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Helmond Sport attack 1.00 / defence 0.97 against Jong Ajax attack 1.00 / defence 1.18, drawn from 72/72 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Helmond Sport 50% | Draw 23% | Jong Ajax 27%, with Helmond Sport to win its most likely call at 50%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 64%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 84% and landed. Over 3.5 was 42% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 64% 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 (Helmond Sport 53%, Jong Ajax 65%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 61%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Helmond Sport's trading profile (72 games, 36 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did.
Jong Ajax's trading profile (72 games, 36 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 68% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Helmond Sport 1.21 PPG, Jong Ajax 1.18 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Helmond Sport win broke the near-deadlock. Helmond Sport (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.53 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). A strong night for the model: the result sat comfortably inside what the pre-match data projected.
💡 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.
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