Almere City FC vs De Graafschap: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

Betiball's prediction for Almere City FC vs De Graafschap on 18 January 2026 (kick-off: 09:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Almere City FC vs De Graafschap preview before placing your bet.

Almere City FC vs De Graafschap: Starting Lineups Time : 18/01/2026 09:30

Almere City FC
2 - 0
Finished
De Graafschap
90+1' event Emanuel Poku
88' event Joey Jacobs / Ferdy Druijf
80' event Olivier de Nijs / Julian Rijkhoff
61' event Junior Kadile
event 84' Nathan Kaninda / Kaya Symons
event 76' Kyano Kwint / Arjen Van Der Heide
event 76' Milan Smits / Jason Meerstadt
event 60' Levi Schoppema / Othniel Raterink
event 60' Fedde de Jong / Chahid el Allachi
event 57' Arjen Van Der Heide
event 48' Bouke Boersma
90+1' event Emanuel Poku
event 84' Nathan Kaninda / Kaya Symons
88' event Joey Jacobs / Ferdy Druijf
event 76' Kyano Kwint / Arjen Van Der Heide
80' event Olivier de Nijs / Julian Rijkhoff
event 76' Milan Smits / Jason Meerstadt
61' event Junior Kadile
event 60' Levi Schoppema / Othniel Raterink
event 60' Fedde de Jong / Chahid el Allachi
event 57' Arjen Van Der Heide
event 48' Bouke Boersma
Almere City FC Almere City FC
Substitutions
#19 Olivier de Nijs
#3 Joey Jacobs
#30 Joel van der Wilt
#32 Tiziano Vianello
#2 Boyd Reith
#15 Misha Engel
#16 Niko Takahashi
#21 Hamza El Dahri
#23 Jamie Jacobs
#24 Guus Beaumont
#7 Byron Burgering
#28 Ruben Providence
Almere City FC Almere City FC De Graafschap De Graafschap
25Shots12
9Shots on Goal4
4Fouls9
12Corner Kick5
9Free kick4
1Offside1
0Yellow card2
4Save7
14Successful Tackles20
9Interceptions6
32Long pass37
1Assist0
6Successful center2
5Shots off goal7
0Hit The Post2
11Blocked1
5Tackle13
12Dribbles12
18Throw-in14
363Passes491
86Attacks109
56Dangerous attacks55
6Corner Kicks(HT)1
2BigChances1
1BigChancesMissed1
14ShotsInsideBox9
11ShotsOutsideBox3
47DuelsWon51
2.06ExpectedGoals0.83
2.56xGOT0.63
38Touches In Opposition Box18
25AccurateCrosses30
35GroundDuelsWon36
12AerialDuelsWon15
32Clearances37
De Graafschap De Graafschap
Substitutions
#5 Levi Schoppema
#22 Fedde de Jong
#6 Milan Smits
#40 Kyano Kwint
#17 Nathan Kaninda
#12 Sten Kremers
#25 Rick Jonkers
#32 Silvan Broker
#38 Denzel Eijken
Commentary
90+1' Goal! Emanuel Poku - Almere City FC
88' Almere City FC — substitution: Joey Jacobs / Ferdy Druijf
84' De Graafschap — substitution: Nathan Kaninda / Kaya Symons
80' Almere City FC — substitution: Olivier de Nijs / Julian Rijkhoff
76' De Graafschap — substitution: Kyano Kwint / Arjen Van Der Heide
76' De Graafschap — substitution: Milan Smits / Jason Meerstadt
61' Goal! Junior Kadile - Almere City FC
60' De Graafschap — substitution: Levi Schoppema / Othniel Raterink
60' De Graafschap — substitution: Fedde de Jong / Chahid el Allachi
57' Arjen Van Der Heide - De Graafschap receive a yellow card
48' Bouke Boersma - De Graafschap receive a yellow card

How We Build the Almere City FC vs De Graafschap Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Almere City FC vs De Graafschap on 18 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Almere City FC vs De Graafschap Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Almere City FC's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against De Graafschap's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Almere City FC and De Graafschap sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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