Vitesse 1-1 FC Volendam – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Vitesse at 39% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Vitesse face FC Volendam.
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Analysis
FC Volendam make the trip to GelreDome to face Vitesse in Eredivisie (matchday 22). The match kicks off on Sunday 18 February 2024 at 13:30 UK time.
Form
Vitesse (all games): 1W 1D 8L across their last 10 — 0.40 PPG. Last five: D L L L L. They are averaging 0.70 goals per game and conceding 2.40 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.40 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%).
Vitesse's home record over their last 10 home games: 1W 3D 6L (0.60 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game.
FC Volendam's record over their last 10 games: 1W 1D 8L (0.40 PPG). Last five: L D L L L. Their scoring rate of 0.80 per game is modest, conceding 2.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.80 per game is a high rate — their defence has been exposed regularly. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
When travelling, FC Volendam have posted 1W 2D 7L from their last 10 away outings — 0.50 PPG. Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 2.50 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.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 0.40 PPG for Vitesse against 0.40 for FC Volendam. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
H2H Analysis
Neither side has dominated the 3 H2H matches in our data: 1 wins for Vitesse, 1 for FC Volendam and 1 draw — leaving the H2H largely neutral. With only 3 H2H matches to go on, treat this as a light input.
The 3 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.3 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 11 Aug 2023, ended Vitesse 2–1 FC Volendam — a Vitesse 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.
Trading & In-Play
Vitesse — key trading statistics (last 55 games, 27 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 70% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 69% of the time; of the 11 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 27%; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 40%; they fail to score in 40% of games.
FC Volendam — key trading statistics (last 55 games, 27 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 82% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 92% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 69% of those occasions; of the 12 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 42%; BTTS occurs in 63% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 70% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 44%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Vitesse 46% versus FC Volendam 64%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Vitesse 53% | FC Volendam 69%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Vitesse 1.42 xG and FC Volendam 1.26 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: Vitesse attack 0.699 / defence 0.950 | FC Volendam attack 0.920 / defence 1.285. League average goals — home 1.580 / away 1.437. Vitesse's attack rating of 0.699 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 1.42. FC Volendam's defence rating of 1.285 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing Vitesse's projected output up. Data: built from Vitesse's last 55 games and FC Volendam's last 55.
Result probabilities: Vitesse 39% | Draw 29% | FC Volendam 32%. Fair-value odds: Vitesse 2.56 | Draw 3.40 | FC Volendam 3.17. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 29% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 50% | BTTS Yes probability 56% | Total xG 2.67. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 50%/50% — the total xG of 2.67 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS Yes at 56% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Vitesse are the pick at 39% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 29% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Vitesse if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.67 combined xG gives a 50% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Vitesse's last 10 home games and FC Volendam's last 10 away games) averaging 2.9 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 56%. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Vitesse 40% (last 10 home games) | FC Volendam 80% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Vitesse vs FC Volendam | Competition: Eredivisie, matchday 22 | Venue: GelreDome • Kick-off: Sunday 18 February 2024 at 13:30 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: Vitesse 39% | Draw 29% | FC Volendam 32% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 50% (Under 50%) | BTTS Yes 56% (No 44%) | xG Vitesse 1.42 / FC Volendam 1.26 • Poisson strength factors: Vitesse attack 0.699 / def 0.950 | FC Volendam attack 0.920 / def 1.285 | league avg home 1.580 / away 1.437 • Poisson stance: Vitesse (39%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.42
Vitesse xG
Expected Goals
1.26
FC Volendam xG
56%
BTTS
76%
Over 1.5
50%
Over 2.5
28%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Vitesse vs FC Volendam FAQs
What time does Vitesse vs FC Volendam kick off?
Vitesse vs FC Volendam kicked off at 13:30 UK time on Sunday 18 February 2024 at GelreDome.
What was the final score in Vitesse vs FC Volendam?
Vitesse 1 - 1 FC Volendam.
Where is Vitesse vs FC Volendam being played?
The match is being played at GelreDome.
What competition is Vitesse vs FC Volendam part of?
Vitesse vs FC Volendam is a Eredivisie fixture (matchday 22) (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Vitesse vs FC Volendam?
Our statistical model gives Vitesse a 39% chance of winning, FC Volendam a 32% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making Vitesse the favourite.
Will both teams score in Vitesse vs FC Volendam?
Our model estimates a 56% probability that both Vitesse and FC Volendam will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Vitesse vs FC Volendam have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 50% — effectively a coin flip.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Vitesse's attack at 0.70x the league average against FC Volendam's defence at 1.28x — combine the two and it projects 1.42 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — FC Volendam's attack (0.92x) against Vitesse's defence (0.95x) — and the away total comes out at 1.26.
These ratings are built from Vitesse's last 55 games and FC Volendam's last 55 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.9% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (8.7%), 0-0 (8.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Vitesse Win
39%
2.56
29%
3.40
32%
3.17
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.3%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
9.8%
Home win
0 – 1
8.7%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.42
Vitesse xG
Total xG
2.67
1.26
FC Volendam xG
2.56
39%
Home win
3.40
29%
Draw
3.17
32%
Away win
Goals Markets
75%
Over 1.5
1.33
25%
Under 1.5
4.00
50%
Over 2.5
2.00
50%
Under 2.5
2.00
28%
Over 3.5
3.57
72%
Under 3.5
1.39
13%
Over 4.5
7.69
87%
Under 4.5
1.15
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
56%
BTTS Yes
1.79
44%
BTTS No
2.27
Clean Sheet
28%
3.51
24%
4.13
Win to Nil
11%
8.99
8%
13.10
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.9 | 8.7 | 5.4 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 9.8 | 12.3 | 7.7 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.9 | 8.7 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Vitesse vs FC Volendam Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Vitesse vs FC Volendam?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.9%.
How many goals are Vitesse and FC Volendam expected to score?
The model projects 1.42 expected goals for Vitesse and 1.26 for FC Volendam, a combined total of 2.67.
How confident is the prediction model for Vitesse vs FC Volendam?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 39%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Vitesse come into this having played 55 games, going 13W 13D 29L for 0.95 points per game. Their last five reads D-L-L-L-L.
On the other side, FC Volendam sit at 0.87 PPG from 55 outings (13W 9D 33L), a run that reads L-D-L-L-L across their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 0.95 PPG for Vitesse against 0.87 for FC Volendam. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
Vitesse's home form reads 6W 9D 12L across their last 27 home games, a 1.00 PPG return.
Away from home, FC Volendam have taken 0.44 points per game from their last 27 away games (2W 6D 19L). That's a step down from their 0.87 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of FC Volendam's recent record.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Vitesse 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
Vitesse are averaging 1.09 goals scored and 1.73 conceded per game recently; FC Volendam are on 1.16 scored and 2.24 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: FC Volendam in 64%.
Last 55 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Vitesse
Blended
FC Volendam
Blended
Vitesse (Home) vs FC Volendam (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Vitesse
Blended
FC Volendam
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❓ Vitesse vs FC Volendam Form FAQs
What form are Vitesse and FC Volendam in coming into this match?
Vitesse have gone 13W 13D 29L in their last 55 games (0.95 PPG), while FC Volendam have gone 13W 9D 33L in their last 55 (0.87 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Vitesse at home or FC Volendam away?
Vitesse's home record (1.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Vitesse at home: 1.00 PPG; FC Volendam away: 0.44 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
Our data holds 7 H2H matches between Vitesse and FC Volendam, the earliest from September 2022. They cover more than one competition — Eredivisie, Eerste Divisie. The most recent was as recently as 9 October 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Notable Numbers
There's a clear recent trend here: FC Volendam have taken the most recent 3 H2H results in our data.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: FC Volendam won FC Volendam 4-0 Vitesse on 17 Jan 2025, the biggest margin in the H2H matches we hold.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Vitesse have gone 0W 2D 1L from the 3 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against FC Volendam — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 7 Meetings
1
Vitesse
2
Draws
4
FC Volendam
Recent Meetings
❓ Vitesse vs FC Volendam H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Vitesse and FC Volendam?
Across the 7 head-to-head matches in our data, Vitesse have won 1, FC Volendam have won 4, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Vitesse and FC Volendam last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 9 October 2026: FC Volendam 2-0 Vitesse.
Who has won more matches between Vitesse and FC Volendam?
FC Volendam have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from the 7 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Vitesse 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 40% of those situations.
FC Volendam 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 — Vitesse 44%, FC Volendam 63% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 44% (Vitesse) and 70% (FC Volendam). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 30% and 33% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Vitesse keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Vitesse have failed to score in 37% of games; FC Volendam in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Vitesse home games / FC Volendam away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Vitesse vs FC Volendam Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Vitesse and FC Volendam matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 44% of Vitesse's recent matches and 63% of FC Volendam's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Vitesse and FC Volendam matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 44% of Vitesse's matches and 70% of FC Volendam's.
Do Vitesse and FC Volendam matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 70% of Vitesse's recent matches and 82% of FC Volendam's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Vitesse and FC Volendam share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Vitesse and FC Volendam finished level at 1-1 at GelreDome, Regular Season - 22, in the Eredivisie. 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 Vitesse 1.42 xG and FC Volendam 1.26 xG, a combined 2.67. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 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 Vitesse attack 0.70 / defence 0.95 against FC Volendam attack 0.92 / defence 1.28, drawn from 55/55 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Vitesse 39% | Draw 29% | FC Volendam 32%, with Vitesse to win its most likely call at 39%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 29%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 50%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 76% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 56% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 61% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Vitesse 53%, FC Volendam 69%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 55%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Vitesse's trading profile (55 games, 27 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 46% of their matches — today it did.
FC Volendam's trading profile (55 games, 27 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 64% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Vitesse 0.95 PPG, FC Volendam 0.87 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. FC Volendam (home/away splits) conceded 1 against a 2.44 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 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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