Match context and form — Kooi Stadion set for fireworks
The Kooi Stadion will host a mouthwatering Eerste Divisie clash on 06/02/2026 as SC Cambuur, sitting second in the table, welcome fourth-placed Almere City. Cambuur arrive with an impressive record: 15 wins, five draws and just three defeats from 23 matches, a goal tally that reads 50 for and 26 against. Their recent run has the feel of a team hungry to close the gap at the top — wins have been regular and convincing, even if a stinging 3-2 reversal at Jong PSV on 02/02 briefly halted momentum. That match still showcased Cambuur’s attacking intent and left Tomas Galvez lauded for his influence on the night.
Almere City, though lower in the standings, present dangerous credentials. With 53 goals from 25 matches they are a high-volume attacking side, generating more shots overall and a greater proportion of matches clearing the over 2.5 line than Cambuur. Recent results show a side that can both concede and score — a 1-1 draw at MVV on 02/02 underlined resilience, with Milan de Haan standing out on the scoreboard and in the ratings. The head-to-head in October ended 1-1, and history suggests this fixture can be open and competitive.
Tactical narrative and statistical clues
Cambuur’s home numbers underline solidity: only 10 goals conceded at home and nine clean sheets demonstrate a defensive backbone that makes them favourites at Kooi Stadion. Their average of 14.3 shots per game and healthy conversion of chances have been enough to keep them among the top scorers. Almere counter with a more aggressive, shot-heavy profile — 444 total attempts across the season and a higher corners and shots average indicate an outwardly expansive system that pursues openings and invites end-to-end play.
The betting market reflects these realities. The bookmakers make Cambuur the marginal favourite at 2.05 with a 48.78% implied probability, while Almere’s 3.20 price and the 3.80 on the draw suggest an even, if slightly home-biased, market. Given the contrasting attributes — Cambuur’s home defensive strength versus Almere’s goal-hungry attack — the match is likely to balance between controlled home dominance and away bursts that keep the scoreboard ticking.
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Betting suggestion Considering Cambuur’s resilience at home and Almere’s pronounced attacking output — plus both teams’ recent propensity for matches with multiple goals — the best single-market suggestion is the goal market: back Over 2.5 goals. This selection marries Almere’s tendency to contribute to high-scoring affairs with Cambuur’s ability to both score and, occasionally, be breached away from full defensive focus.
