FC Eindhoven 1-1 Willem II – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates FC Eindhoven at 42%, yet other data sources diverge — this FC Eindhoven vs Willem II fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
FC Eindhoven host Willem II at Jan Louwers Stadion in Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 1. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 13 August 2023 at 11:15 UTC.
Form Guide
FC Eindhoven — All Games: 4W 2D 4L from 10 Eerste Divisie outings this season, averaging 1.40 points per game. Last five: W L D W L. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 1.50 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. FC Eindhoven haven't played a Eerste Divisie game yet this season, so this record is entirely from last season.
In front of their own supporters this season, FC Eindhoven have posted 5W 1D 4L at Jan Louwers Stadion — 1.60 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game.
Across all Eerste Divisie games this season, Willem II have recorded 5W 4D 1L from 10 outings — 1.90 PPG. Last five: D W D L D. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.10 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. Willem II haven't played a Eerste Divisie game yet this season, so this record is entirely from last season.
Willem II's form when playing away from home: 2W 5D 3L across 10 road games this term (1.10 PPG). Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 1.40 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 1.90 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Despite the home advantage, the form figures favour Willem II — 0.50 PPG ahead of the hosts (1.90 vs 1.40). That gap is large enough to take seriously. Draw No Bet on the visitors neutralises home-ground risk while maintaining the form-backed selection.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 2 previous meetings, FC Eindhoven have won 1, Willem II 1, with 0 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 2 meetings have averaged 3.0 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 6 Feb 2023, ended 0–3 with Willem II winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Profile
FC Eindhoven in-play tendencies (40 games, 20 at home): they score before half-time in 75% 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 69% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 55% of games (home games).
Willem II in-play tendencies (40 games, 20 at away): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 70% of the time; BTTS occurs in 70% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 65% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 38%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — FC Eindhoven 55% and Willem II 65% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (FC Eindhoven 52% | Willem II 65%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects FC Eindhoven 1.52 xG and Willem II 1.34 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: FC Eindhoven attack 0.991 / defence 1.000 | Willem II attack 1.058 / defence 0.868. League average goals — home 1.772 / away 1.267. Data: 38 FC Eindhoven games / 38 Willem II games used (PrevSeason). Note: current-season sample is too small — prior-season data is carrying the calculation. Model confidence is reduced; treat probabilities as directional rather than precise.
Result probabilities: FC Eindhoven 42% | Draw 25% | Willem II 33%. Fair-value odds: FC Eindhoven 2.38 | Draw 4.00 | Willem II 3.03. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 25% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 55% | BTTS probability 58% | Total xG 2.86. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 55% — the 2.86 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 58% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, FC Eindhoven are the pick at 42% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Willem II (1.90 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. With a 25% draw probability, Draw No Bet on FC Eindhoven offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.86 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 55% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 2.8 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 58%. Form rates corroborate: FC Eindhoven 40% | Willem II 70% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 33% 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. The Poisson model is drawing on PrevSeason data (38 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: FC Eindhoven vs Willem II | Competition: Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 1 | Venue: Jan Louwers Stadion • Kick-off: Sunday 13 Aug 2023, 11:15 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: FC Eindhoven 42% | Draw 25% | Willem II 33% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 55% | BTTS 58% | xG FC Eindhoven 1.52 / Willem II 1.34 • Poisson strength factors: FC Eindhoven attack 0.991 / def 1.000 | Willem II attack 1.058 / def 0.868 | league avg home 1.772 / away 1.267 • Poisson stance: FC Eindhoven (42%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.52
FC Eindhoven xG
Expected Goals
1.34
Willem II xG
58%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
55%
Over 2.5
32%
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 FC Eindhoven vs Willem II kick off?
FC Eindhoven vs Willem II kicked off at 11:15 on Sunday 13 August 2023 at Jan Louwers Stadion.
What was the final score in FC Eindhoven vs Willem II?
FC Eindhoven 1 - 1 Willem II.
Where is FC Eindhoven vs Willem II being played?
The match is being played at Jan Louwers Stadion.
What competition is FC Eindhoven vs Willem II part of?
FC Eindhoven vs Willem II is a Regular Season - 1 fixture in the Eerste Divisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win FC Eindhoven vs Willem II?
Our statistical model gives FC Eindhoven a 42% chance of winning, Willem II a 33% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making FC Eindhoven the favourite.
Will both teams score in FC Eindhoven vs Willem II?
Our model estimates a 58% probability that both FC Eindhoven and Willem II will score (BTTS).
Will FC Eindhoven vs Willem II have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 55%.
What is the head-to-head record between FC Eindhoven and Willem II?
Record (2 meetings): FC Eindhoven 1W | Draws 0 | Willem II 1W.
What form are FC Eindhoven and Willem II in?
No current-season fixtures available — form shown from previous season data. FC Eindhoven (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.50 | L5 W-L-D-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
FC Eindhoven's attacking strength (0.99x league average) is weighed against Willem II's defensive record (0.87x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.52. The same calculation in reverse, Willem II's attack versus FC Eindhoven's defence, projects 1.34 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 38/38 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.2%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.9%), 1-2 (7.8%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
FC Eindhoven Win
42%
2.40
25%
4.03
33%
2.99
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.6%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
8.9%
Home win
1 – 0
8.7%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.52
FC Eindhoven xG
Total xG
2.86
1.34
Willem II xG
2.40
42%
Home win
4.03
25%
Draw
2.99
33%
Away win
Goals Markets
78%
Over 1.5
1.28
22%
Under 1.5
4.55
55%
Over 2.5
1.82
45%
Under 2.5
2.22
32%
Over 3.5
3.12
68%
Under 3.5
1.47
16%
Over 4.5
6.25
84%
Under 4.5
1.19
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
58%
BTTS Yes
1.73
42%
BTTS No
2.37
Clean Sheet
26%
3.82
22%
4.59
Win to Nil
11%
9.16
7%
13.72
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.7 | 7.6 | 5.1 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 8.7 | 11.6 | 7.8 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.6 | 8.9 | 5.9 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 3.4 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 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 FC Eindhoven vs Willem II?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.2%.
How many goals are FC Eindhoven and Willem II expected to score?
The model projects 1.52 expected goals for FC Eindhoven and 1.34 for Willem II, a combined total of 2.86.
How confident is the prediction model for FC Eindhoven vs Willem II?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 42%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 40 outings, FC Eindhoven have picked up 1.52 PPG on a 17W 10D 13L record — W-L-D-W-L across the most recent five. FC Eindhoven haven't played enough this season for a current-season-only sample, so this includes results carried over from last season.
Willem II's form line: 19W 12D 9L from 40 games, 1.72 PPG, last five D-W-D-L-D. Willem II haven't played enough this season for a current-season-only sample, so this includes results carried over from last season.
Form-wise this is close to level: FC Eindhoven on 1.52 PPG, Willem II on 1.72. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, FC Eindhoven have posted 1.85 PPG from 20 outings (11W 4D 5L).
On the road, Willem II have gone 6W 9D 5L from 20 away games — 1.35 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, FC Eindhoven 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
FC Eindhoven are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.42 conceded per game recently; Willem II are on 1.80 scored and 1.12 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Willem II in 65%.
Last 40 Results — Eerste Divisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
FC Eindhoven
Pre-Season
Willem II
Pre-Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are FC Eindhoven and Willem II in coming into this match?
FC Eindhoven have gone 17W 10D 13L in their last 40 games (1.52 PPG), while Willem II have gone 19W 12D 9L in their last 40 (1.72 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — FC Eindhoven at home or Willem II away?
FC Eindhoven's home record (1.85 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — FC Eindhoven at home: 1.85 PPG; Willem II away: 1.35 PPG.
Have FC Eindhoven or Willem II been keeping clean sheets recently?
FC Eindhoven have kept a clean sheet in 22% of their recent games, Willem II in 32%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between FC Eindhoven and Willem II runs to 6 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in Eerste Divisie. They last met on 18 January 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap between the sides came on 6 Feb 2023, when Willem II won 3-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
FC Eindhoven's record when hosting Willem II specifically: 1W 1D 1L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
2
FC Eindhoven
1
Draws
3
Willem II
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between FC Eindhoven and Willem II?
From 6 meetings on record, FC Eindhoven have won 2, Willem II have won 3, and 1 have been drawn.
When did FC Eindhoven and Willem II last play each other?
They last met on 18 January 2026, when FC Eindhoven 0-2 Willem II.
Who has won more matches between FC Eindhoven and Willem II?
Willem II have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
FC Eindhoven are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 55% of the time.
Willem II are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 35% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — FC Eindhoven 50%, Willem II 70% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 55% for FC Eindhoven and 65% for Willem II. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 35% 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 = FC Eindhoven home games / Willem II away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when FC Eindhoven play Willem II?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 50% of FC Eindhoven's games and 70% of Willem II's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is FC Eindhoven vs Willem II usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 55% of FC Eindhoven's matches and 65% of Willem II's.
Do FC Eindhoven and Willem II tend to score early?
FC Eindhoven have had a goal before half-time in 75% of their recent matches, Willem II in 80% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
FC Eindhoven and Willem II share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Jan Louwers Stadion, Regular Season - 1, as FC Eindhoven and Willem II drew 1-1 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 FC Eindhoven 1.52 xG and Willem II 1.34 xG, a combined 2.86. 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 FC Eindhoven attack 0.99 / defence 1.00 against Willem II attack 1.06 / defence 0.87, drawn from 38/38 games (PrevSeason).
On the result, the model split it FC Eindhoven 42% | Draw 25% | Willem II 33%, with FC Eindhoven to win its most likely call at 42%. 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 55%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 78% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 58% 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 (FC Eindhoven 52%, Willem II 65%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 60%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
FC Eindhoven's trading profile (40 games, 20 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did.
Willem II's trading profile (40 games, 20 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 65% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — FC Eindhoven 1.52 PPG, Willem II 1.72 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. FC Eindhoven (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 1.90 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 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.