ALMERE CITY FC VS RODA - NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE MATCH PREVIEW
NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE MATCH DETAILS: ALMERE CITY FC VS RODA
As Almere City FC prepare to host Roda on January 30, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00 under referee Teuben, this NETHERLANDS: Eerste Divisie fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
ALMERE CITY FC PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE
Almere City FC, currently 8th in the standings with 39 points from 26 games, trail the leaders by 23 points. They've earned 23 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
RODA PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE
Roda, sitting 6th with 42 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 28 points from 14 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR ALMERE CITY FC VS RODA
Recent meetings between Almere City FC and Roda have favored Roda, with Roda claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Helmond Sport, Almere City FC recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Wendlinger, Bijleveld, Lawrence, van de Blaak, Sam, de Haan, Cornelisse, de Nijs, Rijkhoff, Poku, Druijf. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Roda's last outing came against RKC, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-2-2-2 system.
Their starting XI featured Treichel, Jansen, Beerten, Tol, Kruiver, Nisbet, Muller, Griffith, Breij, van den Hurk, Cooper-Love. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.
Looking ahead, Almere City FC are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, Roda are likely to mirror that shape. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR ALMERE CITY FC VS RODA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Almere City FC's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Roda's games average 3.6 goals, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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