De Graafschap vs Almere City Prediction & Betting Tips (29 September)

As De Graafschap prepare to host Almere City on September 29th at Stadion De Vijverberg, both sides arrive with contrasting momentum and mounting pressure. De Graafschap, currently 13th in the Eerste Divisie, snapped a winless streak with a convincing 3-1 away victory over Jong AZ, offering a glimmer of resurgence. Head coach Jan Vreman has been tinkering with his midfield setup, and the recent inclusion of young playmaker Jesse Schuurman has added much-needed creativity. Defensively, however, the Superboeren remain vulnerable, having conceded 9 goals in their last 9 outings. The home crowd will be hoping their side can build on the recent win and finally string together consistent performances.

Almere City, sitting three places below in 16th, have endured a rough patch, losing four of their last five matches. Their last outing saw them concede twice in a narrow defeat, continuing a troubling trend of defensive lapses. Coach Alex Pastoor has been vocal about the need for sharper transitions and better organization at the back, especially with injuries plaguing his preferred backline. Despite the setbacks, Almere’s attack has shown flashes of promise, averaging 2 goals per game this season. Striker Lance Duijvestijn remains their most potent threat, and his duel with De Graafschap’s center-backs could be pivotal.

Historically, this fixture has been tightly contested. In their last five meetings, De Graafschap have edged two wins, Almere City one, with two draws rounding out the record. The most recent clash ended in a 2-2 draw, showcasing both sides’ attacking intent and defensive frailties. With both teams averaging over 1.5 goals per match this season and a high probability of both scoring, the stage is set for another open encounter. Tactical discipline will be key, but given the current form and home advantage, De Graafschap appear slightly better positioned to take the spoils.

Our prediction leans toward a 2-1 victory for De Graafschap. The hosts’ recent uptick in form, combined with Almere’s porous defense, suggests they can edge this contest with a late winner. Expect Schuurman to be instrumental in unlocking Alm

• Summary: De Graafschap is going head to head with Almere City FC starting on 29 Sept 2025 at 18:00 UTC . The match is a part of the Eerste Divisie .
• De Graafschap Feedinco Rating: 6.88
• Almere City Feedinco Rating: 6.87