Netherlands · Eredivisie · Matchweek 116:45

4 – 1

Saturday, 8 August 2026

Willem IILLLLD

De Adelaarshorst · Referee Robin Hensgens, Netherlands · Analysis updated 15:27 UTC

GO Ahead Eagles vs Willem II Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 3.14 expected goals for GO Ahead Eagles and 1.39 for Willem II, a combined total of 4.53. That distribution gives GO Ahead Eagles the largest share of the 1X2 market at 72%, with the draw at 14%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 82% for over 2.5 goals and 72% for both teams to score, with 3–1 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 72% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

GO Ahead Eagles win

71.9% probability

High confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

3.14 – 1.39

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • GO Ahead Eagles home form

    8 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Willem II away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates GO Ahead Eagles to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 72%, against 72% / 14% / 14% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 3.14 goals for GO Ahead Eagles and 1.39 for Willem II, a combined 4.53 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

GO Ahead Eagles win72%
Draw14%
Willem II win14%

Double chance 1X

86%

Double chance 12

86%

Double chance X2

28%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals94%
Over 2.5 goals82%
Over 3.5 goals66%
Both teams to score72%

Correct score

  • 3–17.7%
  • 2–17.4%
  • 4–16.1%
  • 3–05.6%
  • 3–25.4%

Recent form

GO Ahead Eagles

  • 2026-10-18T10:15:00.000Z · A vs PEC Zwolle · 1-4 (L)
  • 2026-10-10T14:30:00.000Z · H vs Sparta Rotterdam · 3-3 (D)
  • 2026-09-20T14:45:00.000Z · A vs NEC Nijmegen · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-12T16:45:00.000Z · H vs Groningen · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-08T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Utrecht · 3-3 (D)

Willem II

  • 2026-10-17T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Sparta Rotterdam · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-10-11T10:15:00.000Z · A vs Utrecht · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Fortuna Sittard · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-15T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Ajax · 1-5 (L)
  • 2026-09-11T18:00:00.000Z · A vs AZ Alkmaar · 1-1 (D)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Eredivisie table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Feyenoord97202123
2AZ Alkmaar96211020
3PSV Eindhoven96121519
4Ajax95311518
5Twente9522717
6Fortuna Sittard9432-115
7Groningen9423314
8Heerenveen9333412
9GO Ahead Eagles9252-111
10Excelsior9324-211
11Utrecht9324-1011
12NEC Nijmegen9243-110
13Sparta Rotterdam9234-69
14Cambuur9234-89
15PEC Zwolle9216-127
16Telstar9135-86
17ADO Den Haag9135-96
18Willem II9027-172

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is GO Ahead Eagles win, at 71.9%. Its single most likely scoreline is 3–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 72% and over 2.5 goals at 82%.

A 72% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.