Almere City vs Roda: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

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, currently 5th in the standings with 55 points from 36 games, trail the leaders by 28 points. They've earned 30 points from 18 home 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 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Roda, sitting 7th with 54 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 36 points from 18 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 a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

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 Willem II, Almere City FC recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Wendlinger, Takahashi, Jacobs, Lawrence, Reith, de Haan, El Dahri, de Nijs, Rijkhoff, Poku, Huisman. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Roda's last outing came against Eindhoven, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Treichel, Jansen, van den Buijs, Tol, Kruiver, Nisbet, Beerten, Muller, Griffith, van den Hurk, Breij. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

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 from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Almere City FC's fixtures have averaged 3.7 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Roda's games average 2.4 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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