De Graafschap v Almere City FC prediction
Team pages: De Graafschap · Almere City FC
TACTIX’s free model pick for De Graafschap v Almere City FC, Eredivisie on Sat, 09 May 2026 19:00 BST posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
De Graafschap host Almere City FC in the Eredivisie on Saturday 9 May (kick-off 19:00 UK).
The key numbers
Almere City FC have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions. De Graafschap are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
10 of De Graafschap’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in seven of De Graafschap’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, De Graafschap have four wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.63 points per game, scoring 1.88 and conceding 1.13.
Eight of Almere City FC’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in eight of Almere City FC’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Almere City FC have three wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.43 points per game, scoring 1.43 and conceding 1.86.
TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Almere City FC the stronger side, 293 rating points above De Graafschap (Almere City FC 1553, De Graafschap 1260, after at least 41 rated matches each).
Team news
Predicted De Graafschap XI (4-2-3-1): T. Wieggers, R. Besselink, R. Hillen, J. Fortes, M. Willemsen, D. Warmerdam, R. Niemeijer, L. Schoppema, T. Mero, N. Kaninda, R. Seuntjens — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven.
Predicted Almere City FC XI (4-4-2): T. Kuijsten, J. Lawrence, E. van de Blaak, B. Reith, N. Cendagorta, M. de Haan, E. Poku, J. Jacobs, H. el Dahri, F. Druijf, M. Dors — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, M. Dors (6.3 per match over three appearances, two goals and one assist) and M. de Haan (4.7 per match over five appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Almere City FC’s most influential players 2025/26, all competitions.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The Numbers
- Kick-off: · Eredivisie
- Recent form: De Graafschap 1W 1D 3L · Almere City FC 4W 0D 1L
De Graafschap v Almere City FC (Eredivisie): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 9 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 2 May 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | De Graafschap for / against | Line | Almere City FC for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.75 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.75 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.5 for · 5.5 against n 4 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.43 for · 4.86 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12 for · 11.5 against n 4 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 16.29 for · 13.14 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.25 for · 4 against n 4 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.57 for · 4.57 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 15.25 for · 12.5 against n 4 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.86 for · 11 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.5 for · 2.25 against n 4 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.14 for · 1.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
De Graafschap
De Graafschap Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Niemeijer n 3 | 80 | 1.9 | 1.5 | — |
| L. Schoppema n 5 | 80.8 | 1.6 | 1.1 | — |
| A. van der Heide n 3 | 27.3 | 2.2 | 1.1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| R. Niemeijer n 3 | 80 | 0.4 |
| L. Schoppema n 5 | 80.8 | 3.3 |
| A. van der Heide n 3 | 27.3 | 2.2 |
De Graafschap Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Niemeijer n 3 | 80 | 0.8 | 0 |
| L. Schoppema n 5 | 80.8 | 0.2 | 0 |
| A. van der Heide n 3 | 27.3 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Niemeijer n 3 | 80 | 0 | 0.4 |
| L. Schoppema n 5 | 80.8 | 0 | 0 |
| A. van der Heide n 3 | 27.3 | 0 | 0 |
Almere City FC
Almere City FC Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Poku n 8 | 61.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | — |
| E. van de Blaak n 5 | 81 | 0.9 | 0 | — |
| M. de Haan n 5 | 79.2 | 0.5 | 2 | — |
| J. Lawrence n 8 | 84.6 | 0.9 | 0 | — |
| Ferdy Druijf n 4 | 82.8 | 1.1 | 1.6 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. Poku n 8 | 61.6 | 0.5 |
| E. van de Blaak n 5 | 81 | 1.6 |
| M. de Haan n 5 | 79.2 | 2.3 |
| J. Lawrence n 8 | 84.6 | 1.7 |
| Ferdy Druijf n 4 | 82.8 | 0 |
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Almere City FC Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Poku n 8 | 61.6 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| E. van de Blaak n 5 | 81 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| M. de Haan n 5 | 79.2 | 1.1 | 0.7 |
| J. Lawrence n 8 | 84.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Ferdy Druijf n 4 | 82.8 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Poku n 8 | 61.6 | 0 | 0.2 |
| E. van de Blaak n 5 | 81 | 0.2 | 0 |
| M. de Haan n 5 | 79.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| J. Lawrence n 8 | 84.6 | 0 | 0 |
| Ferdy Druijf n 4 | 82.8 | 0.5 | 0 |
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind De Graafschap v Almere City FC — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
Elo Ratings Before Kick-Off
- De Graafschap: Elo rating 1260, falling over the last five rated matches.
- Almere City FC: Elo rating 1553, rising over the last five rated matches.
Almere City FC are rated 293 points higher.
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