Almere City vs Willem II: Match Prediction for the Netherlands Championship
In the upcoming eighth round of the Dutch Championship, Almere City will take on Willem II. The hosts are currently viewed as one of the main underdogs in the league, while the visitors are positioned among the mid-table teams. Who will secure points on October 4? Find out in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Almere City FC

Current Form
Almere City has evaded the relegation battle, fulfilling their primary objective despite a disastrous second half of the season. Since mid-February the club has not secured a single victory in Eredivisie. They finished the season in 13th place, five points clear of the relegation zone.
The team's nightmarish performance has continued into the new season. They drew with Groningen (1-1) and Heracles (0-0), marking their only points so far. The hosts currently sit in second-to-last place in the standings, four points away from the playoff zone.
Disciplinary Issues and Injuries
All home players are fit and ready for the upcoming match.
Notable Betting Trends
The team has failed to score in their last three matches.
The hosts have not recorded a win this season.
Projected Lineup: Bakker - Zagaitis, Akuyobi, Jacobs, Floranius - Resink, Balboa, Van de Kamp - Hanssen, Mattuar, Robin

Willem II

Current Form
Willem II claimed the Eerste Divisie title last season, earning a well-deserved spot in the Premier League. The team is currently performing relatively well, sitting in 11th place in the mid-table. However, not every match has gone in their favor since their promotion. Following a victory against Volendam (3-0), the club faced setbacks against Utrecht (2-3) and PSV (0-2).
Injuries and Suspensions
Eric Schouten, Dani Mathieu, and Niels van Berkel will miss the upcoming match.
Betting Trends to Watch
- The team has suffered three losses in their last four matches
- They have not won an away game in five consecutive attempts
Projected Lineup: Didillon - Santiago, Bechunek, Tirpan - Lambert - Sigurdsson, Merwald, Bosch, Dodeman - Vasen, Sandra
Trends
Bet Exact Score 1:0
The last head-to-head match ended with this score
9.50Bet At least one team won't score
This bet has worked in the last three home games
2.10Bet The number 1 in the final score
This trend has occurred in four of the last five matches between the teams
1.62Tip and bets
The home team has firmly settled at the bottom of the league standings, and it’s time to take action to climb out. They are set to face a newcomer to the top division at home, presenting an excellent opportunity for their first victory. We believe that Almere City will rally their resources and fight for all three points.
Our prediction is an Asian handicap (0) on Almere City at 2.00.
Total Goals Bet
The home team struggles in attack while conceding a significant number of goals. Likely, the club will focus on counterattacks and aim for a solid defensive performance. Given this situation, we probably won't see many goals scored.
Prediction - total goals under 2.5 at odds of 1.85
Corner Kicks Bet
In this match, we do not anticipate an open game and therefore expect both teams to have a limited number of corner kicks.
Prediction - total corners under 10.5 at odds of 1.82