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

As MVV Maastricht prepare to host Almere City FC on February 2, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00 under referee Dieperink, this NETHERLANDS: Eerste Divisie fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

MVV Maastricht, currently 15th in the standings with 30 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 32 points. They've earned 18 points from 13 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 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Almere City FC, sitting 8th with 39 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 12 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.

Recent meetings between MVV Maastricht and Almere City FC have favored Almere City FC, ending in a 1-1 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against ADO Den Haag, MVV Maastricht recorded a 0-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-1-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Westerveld, Van Kempen, Coomans, Breugelmans, Sy, Van Dessel, Kleinen, Silva Timas, El Basri, Asante, Braken. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Almere City FC's last outing came against Helmond Sport, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 3-5-2 system. Their starting XI featured Wendlinger, Bijleveld, Lawrence, van de Blaak, Sam, de Haan, Cornelisse, de Nijs, Rijkhoff, Poku, Druijf. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, MVV Maastricht are expected to maintain their 4-4-2 structure, while Almere City FC are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 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: MVV Maastricht's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Almere City FC's games average 3.5 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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