Emmen 2-2 Waalwijk – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Emmen at 47%, yet other data sources diverge — this Emmen vs Waalwijk fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Emmen host Waalwijk at De Oude Meerdijk in Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 14. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 2 November 2025 at 13:30 UTC.
Form Guide
Emmen — All Games: 5W 1D 4L from 10 Eerste Divisie outings this season, averaging 1.60 points per game. Last five: L L W L W. They are averaging 2.00 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for Emmen, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Emmen's form when playing at home: 6W 1D 3L across 10 games at De Oude Meerdijk this term (1.90 PPG). They are averaging 2.30 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Across all Eerste Divisie games this season, Waalwijk have recorded 5W 2D 3L from 10 outings — 1.70 PPG. Last five: W D L W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.00 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. This season is still relatively young for Waalwijk, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Waalwijk have gone 3W 2D 5L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.10 PPG). Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 2.10 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 1.10 is notably below their overall 1.70 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Emmen 1.60 PPG, Waalwijk 1.70 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Emmen register both teams scoring in 60% of relevant matches, Waalwijk in 70% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
H2H Record
The H2H landscape is flat: 2 previous encounters have yielded 0 wins for Emmen, 1 for Waalwijk and 1 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The 2 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 28 Jan 2023, ended 0–2 with Waalwijk winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading Patterns
Emmen in-play and half-time data (47 games, 23 at home): they score before half-time in 96% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 61% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 65% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 36%.
Waalwijk in-play and half-time data (47 games, 23 at away): they score before half-time in 87% of fixtures 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 67% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 70% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 65% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 43%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Emmen 49% versus Waalwijk 64%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Emmen 62% | Waalwijk 66%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Emmen 2.11 xG and Waalwijk 1.71 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: Emmen attack 1.211 / defence 1.096 | Waalwijk attack 1.109 / defence 0.991. League average goals — home 1.757 / away 1.405. Data: 51 Emmen games / 13 Waalwijk games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Emmen 47% | Draw 21% | Waalwijk 32%. Fair-value odds: Emmen 2.13 | Draw 4.76 | Waalwijk 3.12. Emmen hold a narrow Poisson edge at 47% — the draw (21%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 73% | BTTS probability 72% | Total xG 3.82. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 73% — a total xG of 3.82 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 72% reflects that both xG figures (2.11 / 1.71) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Emmen at 47% — moderate model lean. The opposing side holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 3.82 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 73% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.7 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 72%. Form rates corroborate: Emmen 60% | Waalwijk 70% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Emmen vs Waalwijk | Competition: Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 14 | Venue: De Oude Meerdijk • Kick-off: Sunday 2 Nov 2025, 13:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Emmen 47% | Draw 21% | Waalwijk 32% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 73% | BTTS 72% | xG Emmen 2.11 / Waalwijk 1.71 • Poisson strength factors: Emmen attack 1.211 / def 1.096 | Waalwijk attack 1.109 / def 0.991 | league avg home 1.757 / away 1.405 • Poisson stance: Emmen (47%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.11
Emmen xG
Expected Goals
1.71
Waalwijk xG
72%
BTTS
89%
Over 1.5
73%
Over 2.5
53%
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 Emmen vs Waalwijk kick off?
Emmen vs Waalwijk kicked off at 13:30 on Sunday 2 November 2025 at De Oude Meerdijk.
What was the final score in Emmen vs Waalwijk?
Emmen 2 - 2 Waalwijk.
Where is Emmen vs Waalwijk being played?
The match is being played at De Oude Meerdijk.
What competition is Emmen vs Waalwijk part of?
Emmen vs Waalwijk is a Regular Season - 14 fixture in the Eerste Divisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Emmen vs Waalwijk?
Our statistical model gives Emmen a 47% chance of winning, Waalwijk a 32% chance, and a 21% chance of a draw — making Emmen the favourite.
Will both teams score in Emmen vs Waalwijk?
Our model estimates a 72% probability that both Emmen and Waalwijk will score (BTTS).
Will Emmen vs Waalwijk have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 73%.
What is the head-to-head record between Emmen and Waalwijk?
Record (2 meetings): Emmen 0W | Draws 1 | Waalwijk 1W.
What form are Emmen and Waalwijk in?
Emmen (all comps): 5W-1D-4L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-L-W-L-W. Waalwijk (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 1.60 | L5 W-D-L-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Emmen's attack rating (1.21) and Waalwijk's defence rating (0.99), the model arrives at 2.11 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Waalwijk's attack versus Emmen's defence, projects 1.71 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 51/13 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 9.0%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.4%), 2-2 (7.1%). Together the top three scorelines make up 24% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Emmen Win
47%
2.11
21%
4.79
32%
3.15
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
8.4%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
7.9%
Draw
2 – 2
7.1%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.11
Emmen xG
Total xG
3.82
1.71
Waalwijk xG
2.11
47%
Home win
4.79
21%
Draw
3.15
32%
Away win
Goals Markets
89%
Over 1.5
1.12
11%
Under 1.5
9.09
73%
Over 2.5
1.37
27%
Under 2.5
3.70
53%
Over 3.5
1.89
47%
Under 3.5
2.13
34%
Over 4.5
2.94
66%
Under 4.5
1.52
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
72%
BTTS Yes
1.39
28%
BTTS No
3.56
Clean Sheet
18%
5.51
12%
8.24
Win to Nil
9%
11.62
4%
25.99
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.2 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 4.6 | 7.9 | 6.8 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| 2 | 4.9 | 8.4 | 7.1 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| 3 | 3.4 | 5.9 | 5.0 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 4 | 1.8 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 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 Emmen vs Waalwijk?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.0%.
How many goals are Emmen and Waalwijk expected to score?
The model projects 2.11 expected goals for Emmen and 1.71 for Waalwijk, a combined total of 3.82.
How confident is the prediction model for Emmen vs Waalwijk?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 47%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Emmen's recent record stands at 20W 5D 22L from 47 games, a 1.38 PPG return, with L-L-W-L-W in the last five. The sample for Emmen is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Waalwijk, meanwhile, have gone 12W 10D 25L across 47 games — 0.98 PPG, with W-D-L-W-W in their last five. The sample for Waalwijk is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Emmen on 1.38 PPG, Waalwijk on 0.98. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Emmen have managed 10W 4D 9L from 23 games — 1.48 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Waalwijk's away record stands at 4W 5D 14L across 23 trips, a 0.74 PPG haul.
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.
The Goals Picture
Emmen are averaging 1.57 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game recently; Waalwijk are on 1.45 scored and 2.00 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Waalwijk in 64%.
Last 47 Results — Eerste Divisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Emmen
Blended
Waalwijk
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Emmen and Waalwijk in coming into this match?
Emmen have gone 20W 5D 22L in their last 47 games (1.38 PPG), while Waalwijk have gone 12W 10D 25L in their last 47 (0.98 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Emmen at home or Waalwijk away?
Emmen's home record (1.48 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Emmen at home: 1.48 PPG; Waalwijk away: 0.74 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Emmen and Waalwijk runs to 4 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2022. The pairing has crossed competitions too — Eredivisie, Eerste Divisie all feature in the head-to-head log. They last met on 10 April 2026, roughly 4 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap between the sides came on 10 Apr 2026, when Waalwijk won 5-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Emmen's record when hosting Waalwijk specifically: 0W 2D 0L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 4 Meetings
0
Emmen
2
Draws
2
Waalwijk
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Emmen and Waalwijk?
From 4 meetings on record, Emmen have won 0, Waalwijk have won 2, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Emmen and Waalwijk last play each other?
They last met on 10 April 2026, when Waalwijk 5-0 Emmen.
Who has won more matches between Emmen and Waalwijk?
Waalwijk have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 4 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Emmen are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 96% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 39% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 13% of those situations.
Waalwijk are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 87% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 22% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Emmen at 61%, Waalwijk at 70%. 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 65% for Emmen and 65% for Waalwijk. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 39% and 48% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Waalwijk in 30%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Emmen home games / Waalwijk away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Emmen play Waalwijk?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 61% of Emmen's games and 70% of Waalwijk's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Emmen vs Waalwijk usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 65% of Emmen's matches and 65% of Waalwijk's.
Do Emmen and Waalwijk tend to score early?
Emmen have had a goal before half-time in 96% of their recent matches, Waalwijk in 87% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Emmen and Waalwijk share the spoils in a 2-2 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at De Oude Meerdijk, Regular Season - 14, as Emmen and Waalwijk drew 2-2 in the Eerste Divisie. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Emmen 2.11 xG and Waalwijk 1.71 xG, a combined 3.82. 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 Emmen attack 1.21 / defence 1.10 against Waalwijk attack 1.11 / defence 0.99, drawn from 51/13 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Emmen 47% | Draw 21% | Waalwijk 32%, with Emmen to win its most likely call at 47%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 21% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 73%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 89% and landed. Over 3.5 was 53% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 72% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 64% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Emmen 62%, Waalwijk 66%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 56%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Emmen's trading profile (47 games, 23 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did.
Waalwijk's trading profile (47 games, 23 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 64% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Emmen 1.38 PPG, Waalwijk 0.98 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). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 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.