CAMBUUR LEEUWARDEN VS ALMERE CITY FC - NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE MATCH PREVIEW
NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE MATCH DETAILS: CAMBUUR LEEUWARDEN VS ALMERE CITY FC
As Cambuur Leeuwarden prepare to host Almere City FC on March 3, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00 under referee Martens, this NETHERLANDS: Eerste Divisie fixture promises an intriguing contest.
CAMBUUR LEEUWARDEN PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE
Cambuur Leeuwarden, currently 2nd in the standings with 57 points from 26 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 33 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
ALMERE CITY FC PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE
Almere City FC, sitting 8th with 39 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 13 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR CAMBUUR LEEUWARDEN VS ALMERE CITY FC
Recent meetings between Cambuur Leeuwarden and Almere City FC have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.
In their previous league match against Eindhoven, Cambuur Leeuwarden recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Jansen, Galvez, Amofa, Baouf, Mulders, Diemers, Souren, Balk, Sjostrand, Van Der Sande, Ferrah. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Almere City FC's last outing came against Eindhoven, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Wendlinger, Bijleveld, van de Blaak, Jacobs, Reith, Kalisvaart, de Haan, Burgering, Rijkhoff, Providence, Druijf. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Looking ahead, Cambuur Leeuwarden are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Cambuur Leeuwarden and Almere City FC are expected to use their standard structures. 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 CAMBUUR LEEUWARDEN VS ALMERE CITY FC
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Cambuur Leeuwarden's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Almere City FC's games average 4 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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