Helmond Sport 2-2 Jong PSV U21 – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Helmond Sport at 46% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Helmond Sport face Jong PSV U21.
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Analysis & Preview
Jong PSV U21 travel to GS Staalwerken Stadion to take on Helmond Sport in Eerste Divisie (matchday 22). The game is scheduled for Friday 19 January 2024 at 19:00 UK time.
Form Guide
Helmond Sport — last 10 games: 2W 2D 6L, averaging 0.80 points per game. Last five: W L L D L. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 2.20 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.20 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%). 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, Helmond Sport have posted 4W 3D 3L from their last 10 home games — 1.50 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.80 goals scored and 1.40 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. Their home PPG of 1.50 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.80 — Helmond Sport are significantly better at home than their overall form suggests.
Looking at their last 10 matches, Jong PSV U21 stand at 1W 3D 6L — 0.60 PPG. Last five: D L L D D. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 2.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.00 per game is a high rate — their defence has been exposed regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Jong PSV U21's form when playing away from home: 3W 1D 6L across their last 10 road games (1.00 PPG). Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per game.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Helmond Sport 0.80 PPG, Jong PSV U21 0.60 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
H2H Record
There is little to separate the sides in our head-to-head data. From 4 H2H matches, Helmond Sport have won 1, Jong PSV U21 3, with 0 draws — a balanced record that offers no clear steer on its own.
These two sides have produced goals at a healthy rate, averaging 3.5 per game across the 4 H2H matches we hold. That scoring profile supports the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent of those, on 28 Aug 2023, ended Helmond Sport 1–2 Jong PSV U21 — a Jong PSV U21 win.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H signal is in the goals market — at 3.5 goals per game, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Data
Helmond Sport trading profile (last 58 games, 28 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 79% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 57% of those occasions; of the 17 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 35%; BTTS occurs in 64% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 61% of games (home games).
Jong PSV U21 trading profile (last 58 games, 28 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 79% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 85% of the time; of the 16 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 38%; of the 24 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 38%; BTTS occurs in 64% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 61% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 40%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Helmond Sport 59% and Jong PSV U21 66% — 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 57% | Jong PSV U21 69%). There is an in-play dynamic worth noting: Helmond Sport surrender their half-time lead 35% of the time, while Jong PSV U21 have come from behind at the break to draw or win in 38% of cases — a combination that makes laying the hosts at HT a potential angle.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Helmond Sport 1.84 xG and Jong PSV U21 1.45 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 1.062 / defence 1.095 | Jong PSV U21 attack 0.925 / defence 1.067. League average goals — home 1.624 / away 1.433. Data: built from Helmond Sport's last 59 games and Jong PSV U21's last 58.
Result probabilities: Helmond Sport 46% | Draw 25% | Jong PSV U21 29%. Fair-value odds: Helmond Sport 2.19 | Draw 3.98 | Jong PSV U21 3.42. Helmond Sport hold a narrow Poisson edge at 46% — the draw (25%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 64% | BTTS Yes probability 66% | Total xG 3.29. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 64% — the 3.29 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 66% — both xG figures (1.84 / 1.45) are high enough that each side is projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Helmond Sport are the pick at 46% — moderate model lean. With a 25% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Helmond Sport offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.29 combined xG gives a 64% probability to Over 2.5 — strong conviction, supported by recent form (Helmond Sport's last 10 home games and Jong PSV U21's last 10 away games) averaging 3.2 goals per game and the H2H data averaging 3.5 goals per game across 4 H2H matches.
Poisson assigns a 66% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Helmond Sport 80% (last 10 home games) | Jong PSV U21 50% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Helmond Sport vs Jong PSV U21 | Competition: Eerste Divisie, matchday 22 | Venue: GS Staalwerken Stadion • Kick-off: Friday 19 January 2024 at 19:00 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 46% | Draw 25% | Jong PSV U21 29% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 64% (Under 36%) | BTTS Yes 66% (No 34%) | xG Helmond Sport 1.84 / Jong PSV U21 1.45 • Poisson strength factors: Helmond Sport attack 1.062 / def 1.095 | Jong PSV U21 attack 0.925 / def 1.067 | league avg home 1.624 / away 1.433 • Poisson stance: Helmond Sport (46%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.84
Helmond Sport xG
Expected Goals
1.45
Jong PSV U21 xG
66%
BTTS
85%
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 PSV U21 FAQs
What time does Helmond Sport vs Jong PSV U21 kick off?
Helmond Sport vs Jong PSV U21 kicked off at 19:00 UK time on Friday 19 January 2024 at GS Staalwerken Stadion.
What was the final score in Helmond Sport vs Jong PSV U21?
Helmond Sport 2 - 2 Jong PSV U21.
Where is Helmond Sport vs Jong PSV U21 being played?
The match is being played at GS Staalwerken Stadion.
What competition is Helmond Sport vs Jong PSV U21 part of?
Helmond Sport vs Jong PSV U21 is a Eerste Divisie fixture (matchday 22) (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Helmond Sport vs Jong PSV U21?
Our statistical model gives Helmond Sport a 46% chance of winning, Jong PSV U21 a 29% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Helmond Sport the favourite.
Will both teams score in Helmond Sport vs Jong PSV U21?
Our model estimates a 66% probability that both Helmond Sport and Jong PSV U21 will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Helmond Sport vs Jong PSV U21 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
How the Model Works This Match
Helmond Sport's attacking strength (1.06x league average) is weighed against Jong PSV U21's defensive record (1.07x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.84. The same calculation in reverse, Jong PSV U21's attack versus Helmond Sport's defence, projects 1.45 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Helmond Sport's last 59 games and Jong PSV U21's last 58 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 11.2%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.1%), 1-2 (7.2%). Together the top three scorelines make up 28% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Helmond Sport Win
46%
2.19
25%
3.98
29%
3.42
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
9.9%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.1%
Home win
1 – 2
7.2%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.84
Helmond Sport xG
Total xG
3.29
1.45
Jong PSV U21 xG
2.19
46%
Home win
3.98
25%
Draw
3.42
29%
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
24%
Over 4.5
4.17
76%
Under 4.5
1.32
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
66%
BTTS Yes
1.52
34%
BTTS No
2.91
Clean Sheet
23%
4.27
16%
6.30
Win to Nil
11%
9.35
5%
21.53
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.7 | 5.4 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 6.8 | 9.9 | 7.2 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 6.3 | 9.1 | 6.6 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 3.9 | 5.6 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Helmond Sport vs Jong PSV U21 Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Helmond Sport vs Jong PSV U21?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.2%.
How many goals are Helmond Sport and Jong PSV U21 expected to score?
The model projects 1.84 expected goals for Helmond Sport and 1.45 for Jong PSV U21, a combined total of 3.29.
How confident is the prediction model for Helmond Sport vs Jong PSV U21?
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 58 outings, Helmond Sport have picked up 1.17 PPG on a 18W 14D 26L record — W-L-L-D-L across the most recent five.
Jong PSV U21's form line: 17W 13D 28L from 58 games, 1.10 PPG, last five D-L-L-D-D.
Form-wise this is close to level: Helmond Sport on 1.17 PPG, Jong PSV U21 on 1.10. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
On home soil, Helmond Sport have posted 1.54 PPG from their last 28 home games (12W 7D 9L).
On the road, Jong PSV U21 have gone 7W 7D 14L from their last 28 away games — 1.00 PPG when travelling.
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.
Goals in Recent Form
Helmond Sport are averaging 1.22 goals scored and 1.59 conceded per game recently; Jong PSV U21 are on 1.48 scored and 1.83 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Jong PSV U21 in 66%.
Last 58 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Helmond Sport
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Jong PSV U21
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Helmond Sport (Home) vs Jong PSV U21 (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Helmond Sport
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Jong PSV U21
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❓ Helmond Sport vs Jong PSV U21 Form FAQs
What form are Helmond Sport and Jong PSV U21 in coming into this match?
Helmond Sport have gone 18W 14D 26L in their last 58 games (1.17 PPG), while Jong PSV U21 have gone 17W 13D 28L in their last 58 (1.10 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Helmond Sport at home or Jong PSV U21 away?
Helmond Sport's home record (1.54 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Helmond Sport at home: 1.54 PPG; Jong PSV U21 away: 1.00 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 10 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 4 years from February 2022. All of them came in Eerste Divisie. The most recent was as recently as 11 September 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 24 Oct 2022, when Jong PSV U21 won Jong PSV U21 6-0 Helmond Sport.
Helmond Sport's record when hosting Jong PSV U21 specifically: 2W 2D 1L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
3
Helmond Sport
2
Draws
5
Jong PSV U21
Recent Meetings
❓ Helmond Sport vs Jong PSV U21 H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Helmond Sport and Jong PSV U21?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, Helmond Sport have won 3, Jong PSV U21 have won 5, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Helmond Sport and Jong PSV U21 last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 11 September 2026: Helmond Sport 3-1 Jong PSV U21.
Who has won more matches between Helmond Sport and Jong PSV U21?
Jong PSV U21 have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from the 10 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Helmond Sport are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 46% 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 25% of those situations.
Jong PSV U21 are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 29% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Helmond Sport 64%, Jong PSV U21 64% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 61% for Helmond Sport and 61% for Jong PSV U21. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 25% and 36% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Jong PSV U21 in 32%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Helmond Sport home games / Jong PSV U21 away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Helmond Sport vs Jong PSV U21 Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Helmond Sport and Jong PSV U21 matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 64% of Helmond Sport's games and 64% of Jong PSV U21's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Helmond Sport and Jong PSV U21 matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 61% of Helmond Sport's matches and 61% of Jong PSV U21's.
Do Helmond Sport and Jong PSV U21 matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 79% of Helmond Sport's recent matches and 79% of Jong PSV U21's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Helmond Sport and Jong PSV U21 share the spoils in a 2-2 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Helmond Sport and Jong PSV U21 finished level at 2-2 at GS Staalwerken Stadion, Regular Season - 22, 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 1.84 xG and Jong PSV U21 1.45 xG, a combined 3.29. The scoreboard read 2-2 for 4 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 Helmond Sport attack 1.06 / defence 1.09 against Jong PSV U21 attack 0.93 / defence 1.07, drawn from 59/58 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Helmond Sport 46% | Draw 25% | Jong PSV U21 29%, with Helmond Sport to win its most likely call at 46%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 25% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
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 85% and landed. Over 3.5 was 42% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 66% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 63% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Helmond Sport 57%, Jong PSV U21 69%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 62%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Helmond Sport's trading profile (58 games, 28 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 59% of their matches — today it did.
Jong PSV U21's trading profile (58 games, 28 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 66% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Helmond Sport 1.17 PPG, Jong PSV U21 1.10 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing.
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.
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