Willem II 2-1 MVV – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Willem II at 41% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Willem II face MVV.
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Analysis & Preview
MVV travel to Koning Willem II Stadion to take on Willem II in Eerste Divisie (matchday 5). The game is scheduled for Friday 8 September 2023 at 21:00 UK time.
Form Guide
Willem II — last 10 games: 3W 5D 2L, averaging 1.40 points per game. Last five: D D W D L. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 1.40 conceded. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
Willem II at home: 7W 1D 2L from their last 10 home games — 2.20 PPG on home soil. They are averaging 2.30 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 4 home clean sheets from their last 10 home 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. Their home PPG of 2.20 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.40 — Willem II are significantly better at home than their overall form suggests.
Across their last 10 games, MVV have recorded 4W 1D 5L — 1.30 PPG. Last five: L L W D W. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.60 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%). Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
MVV's away record over their last 10 away games: 3W 1D 6L (1.00 PPG). Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Willem II 1.40 PPG, MVV 1.30 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Both teams have scored in 60% of Willem II's games and 60% of MVV's (from Willem II's last 10 home games and MVV's last 10 away games) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
H2H
The H2H picture is flat: the 2 H2H matches we hold have produced 1 wins for Willem II, 1 for MVV and 0 draws. Form and model data should carry more weight here. With only 2 H2H matches to go on, treat this as a light input.
These two sides have produced goals at a healthy rate, averaging 3.5 per game across the 2 H2H matches we hold. That scoring profile supports the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent of those, on 26 Mar 2023, ended Willem II 2–0 MVV — a Willem II 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 Profile
Willem II in-play tendencies (last 43 games, 21 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 76% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 60% of the time; of the 19 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 32%; of the 10 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 50%; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 37%.
MVV in-play tendencies (last 43 games, 21 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 76% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; of the 17 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 29%; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 71% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 49%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Willem II 63% and MVV 70% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Willem II 63% | MVV 72%). Note also that MVV surrender HT leads in 29% of cases while Willem II recover from half-time deficits to draw or win 50% of the time — a dynamic that could influence in-play positioning.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Willem II 1.76 xG and MVV 1.64 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: Willem II attack 1.040 / defence 1.078 | MVV attack 1.189 / defence 1.017. League average goals — home 1.661 / away 1.281. Data: built from Willem II's last 42 games and MVV's last 41.
Result probabilities: Willem II 41% | Draw 23% | MVV 36%. Fair-value odds: Willem II 2.43 | Draw 4.42 | MVV 2.76. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 23% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 66% | BTTS Yes probability 67% | Total xG 3.40. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 66% — a total xG of 3.40 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 67% — both xG figures (1.76 / 1.64) are high enough that each side is projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Willem II are the pick at 41% — marginal model lean. With a 23% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Willem II offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.40 combined xG gives a 66% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Willem II's last 10 home games and MVV's last 10 away games) averaging 3.3 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 67% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Willem II 60% (last 10 home games) | MVV 60% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Willem II vs MVV | Competition: Eerste Divisie, matchday 5 | Venue: Koning Willem II Stadion • Kick-off: Friday 8 September 2023 at 21:00 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: Willem II 41% | Draw 23% | MVV 36% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 66% (Under 34%) | BTTS Yes 67% (No 33%) | xG Willem II 1.76 / MVV 1.64 • Poisson strength factors: Willem II attack 1.040 / def 1.078 | MVV attack 1.189 / def 1.017 | league avg home 1.661 / away 1.281 • Poisson stance: Willem II (41%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.76
Willem II xG
Expected Goals
1.64
MVV xG
67%
BTTS
85%
Over 1.5
66%
Over 2.5
44%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Willem II vs MVV FAQs
What time does Willem II vs MVV kick off?
Willem II vs MVV kicked off at 21:00 UK time on Friday 8 September 2023 at Koning Willem II Stadion.
What was the final score in Willem II vs MVV?
Willem II 2 - 1 MVV.
Where is Willem II vs MVV being played?
The match is being played at Koning Willem II Stadion.
What competition is Willem II vs MVV part of?
Willem II vs MVV is a Eerste Divisie fixture (matchday 5) (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Willem II vs MVV?
Our statistical model gives Willem II a 41% chance of winning, MVV a 36% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Willem II the favourite.
Will both teams score in Willem II vs MVV?
Our model estimates a 67% probability that both Willem II and MVV will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Willem II vs MVV have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 66%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Willem II's attack at 1.04x the league average against MVV's defence at 1.02x — combine the two and it projects 1.76 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, MVV's attack versus Willem II's defence, projects 1.64 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Willem II's last 42 games and MVV's last 41 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 10.9% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (8.5%), 1-2 (7.9%). Together the top three scorelines make up 27% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Willem II Win
41%
2.43
23%
4.42
36%
2.76
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
9.6%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
8.5%
Home win
1 – 2
7.9%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.76
Willem II xG
Total xG
3.40
1.64
MVV xG
2.43
41%
Home win
4.42
23%
Draw
2.76
36%
Away win
Goals Markets
85%
Over 1.5
1.18
15%
Under 1.5
6.67
66%
Over 2.5
1.52
34%
Under 2.5
2.94
44%
Over 3.5
2.27
56%
Under 3.5
1.79
26%
Over 4.5
3.85
74%
Under 4.5
1.35
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
67%
BTTS Yes
1.50
33%
BTTS No
3.00
Clean Sheet
19%
5.16
17%
5.79
Win to Nil
8%
12.56
6%
15.95
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.3 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 5.9 | 9.6 | 7.9 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 2 | 5.2 | 8.5 | 6.9 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| 3 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Willem II vs MVV Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Willem II vs MVV?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.9%.
How many goals are Willem II and MVV expected to score?
The model projects 1.76 expected goals for Willem II and 1.64 for MVV, a combined total of 3.40.
How confident is the prediction model for Willem II vs MVV?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 41%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 43 outings, Willem II have picked up 1.70 PPG on a 20W 13D 10L record — D-D-W-D-L across the most recent five.
MVV's form line: 20W 6D 17L from 43 games, 1.53 PPG, last five L-L-W-D-W.
Form-wise this is close to level: Willem II on 1.70 PPG, MVV on 1.53. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Willem II have posted 2.10 PPG from their last 21 home games (14W 2D 5L). That's noticeably better than their 1.70 PPG overall — Willem II are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, MVV have gone 6W 3D 12L from their last 21 away games — 1.00 PPG when travelling. That's a step down from their 1.53 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of MVV's recent record.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Willem II 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
Willem II are averaging 1.74 goals scored and 1.14 conceded per game recently; MVV are on 1.70 scored and 1.72 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Willem II have seen both teams score in 63% of their recent games; MVV in 70%.
Last 43 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Willem II
Early Season
MVV
Early Season
Willem II (Home) vs MVV (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Willem II
Early Season
MVV
Early Season
❓ Willem II vs MVV Form FAQs
What form are Willem II and MVV in coming into this match?
Willem II have gone 20W 13D 10L in their last 43 games (1.70 PPG), while MVV have gone 20W 6D 17L in their last 43 (1.53 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Willem II at home or MVV away?
Willem II's home record (2.10 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Willem II at home: 2.10 PPG; MVV away: 1.00 PPG.
Have Willem II or MVV been keeping clean sheets recently?
Willem II have kept a clean sheet in 35% of their recent games, MVV in 14%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 6 H2H matches in our data, going back to September 2022. All of them came in Eerste Divisie. The most recent was on 22 March 2026, roughly 7 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 22 Mar 2026, when Willem II won MVV 0-5 Willem II.
Willem II's record when hosting MVV specifically: 2W 1D 0L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
3
Willem II
2
Draws
1
MVV
Recent Meetings
❓ Willem II vs MVV H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Willem II and MVV?
Across the 6 head-to-head matches in our data, Willem II have won 3, MVV have won 1, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Willem II and MVV last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 22 March 2026: MVV 0-5 Willem II.
Who has won more matches between Willem II and MVV?
Willem II have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from the 6 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Willem II are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 76% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 52% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 18% 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.
MVV are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 76% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Willem II 57%, MVV 62% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 67% for Willem II and 71% for MVV. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 29% and 38% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Willem II keep a clean sheet in 43% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Willem II home games / MVV away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Willem II vs MVV Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Willem II and MVV matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 57% of Willem II's games and 62% of MVV's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Willem II and MVV matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 67% of Willem II's matches and 71% of MVV's.
Do Willem II and MVV matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 76% of Willem II's recent matches and 76% of MVV's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Willem II edge out MVV 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Willem II beat MVV 2-1 at Koning Willem II Stadion, Regular Season - 5, 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 Willem II 1.76 xG and MVV 1.64 xG, a combined 3.40. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 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 Willem II attack 1.04 / defence 1.08 against MVV attack 1.19 / defence 1.02, drawn from 42/41 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Willem II 41% | Draw 23% | MVV 36%, with Willem II to win its most likely call at 41%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 66%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 85% and landed. Over 3.5 was 44% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 67% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 67% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Willem II 63%, MVV 72%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 66%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Willem II's trading profile (43 games, 21 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 63% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 35% of the time, and conceded here.
MVV's trading profile (43 games, 21 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 70% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Willem II 1.70 PPG, MVV 1.53 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Willem II win broke the near-deadlock.
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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