Prediction Almere City vs Willem II 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Eerste Divisie on 22/08/2025

Preview: momentum and context at Yanmar Stadion

Almere City welcome Willem II to the compact Yanmar Stadion on 22 August in a clash where form and recent results heavily favour the hosts. The early-season picture could not be clearer: Almere City arrive off a convincing 4-1 win at FC Emmen and sit comfortably with three points and a sharp goals-for record, while Willem II are still searching for rhythm after back-to-back defeats and a worrying goals-against tally. Martin van den Kerkhof will take charge of the fixture, and with the stadium’s 4,501 seats likely to provide a lively home backdrop, the pressure is squarely on the visitors to stop a run of poor results.

Tactical feel and recent patterns

Almere City’s recent output reads like an attack-first blueprint. Across available metrics the hosts average a high volume of shots and a notable number of shots on target, and they have already shown they can turn chances into goals — Ferdy Druijf earning plaudits as the standout performer in their last outing. That confidence off the ball and the capacity to generate dangerous attacks gives them a decisive edge at home. Willem II, by contrast, have struggled to convert chances into positive results. Their recent matches feature defensive fragility and an inability to grind out points: two league matches, no wins, and six conceded goals underline the defensive questions that still need answers. Nick Doodeman was the best-rated player for Willem II in their most recent loss, but individual flashes have not yet translated into team consistency.

H2H history provides an extra psychological advantage for Almere: the prior meeting earlier in 2025 ended 0-2 in favor of Almere City when the teams met in the Eredivisie. That result underscores that Almere can impose themselves even away from home, and returning to Yanmar Stadion here should allow them to press the tempo and control the game.

Match outlook and game flow

Expect Almere City to take the initiative from the first whistle, probing with a high share of the attacking momentum and looking to capitalize on Willem II’s defensive lapses. Willem II will likely seek to absorb pressure and hit on the break, but their recent form suggests they may struggle to stop sustained home pressure for 90 minutes. The probability of an Almere win is reinforced by home records, current form, and the offensive efficiency shown in their last result.

Betting suggestion: Almere City to win (1) — 1X2 market. Based on form, recent head-to-head and attacking metrics, backing the home side is the clearest value play for this fixture.