Helmond vs Graafschap: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Helmond Sport prepare to host De Graafschap on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:30 under referee Higler, this NETHERLANDS: Eerste Divisie fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Helmond Sport, currently 13th in the standings with 32 points from 28 games, trail the leaders by 30 points. They've earned 24 points from 15 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 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

De Graafschap, sitting 3rd with 48 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 24 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Helmond Sport and De Graafschap have favored De Graafschap, ending in a 0-0 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against ADO Den Haag, Helmond Sport recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation.

De Graafschap's last outing came against Utrecht-2, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system.

Looking ahead, Helmond Sport are expected to maintain their 3-4-3 structure, while De Graafschap are likely to counter with a 4-3-3 setup. 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: Helmond Sport's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. De Graafschap's games average 3.3 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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