01 · 2 legs
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- Double chance Volendam or draw (1X)67%
- Over 1.5 goals77%
Eerste Divisie18°20,5 mm21 km/h
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VolendamPossession controlOscar Nilsson · · Model-assisted analysis, fact-checked · How the predictions work
Volendam host Dordrecht with the numbers tilting slightly in favor of the home side, who have a 43% chance to win according to the model. Yet, it's far from a straightforward prediction. The weather forecast of 19.4 mm of rain could dampen the action, which might tilt the balance towards fewer goals. This is already accounted for in the model, which predicts a rather narrow outcome.
Despite Volendam's impressive 80% home win rate, their recent form doesn't paint the same commanding picture. Dordrecht edge them in points and expected points, with a slight advantage in both xG and xGA per match. The head-to-head record, albeit limited to two games, offers little to separate the sides with each claiming a win. It's clear that the visitors are not to be underestimated despite their underdog status.
With both teams favoring possession control, a tactical battle may ensue. The model's most likely scorelines hover around low-scoring results, with 1-1 being the top pick at 12%. The expected goals suggest a closely fought contest, with Volendam at 1.48 and Dordrecht at 1.29. While the over 2.5 goals probability sits at 52%, the potential for a cagey encounter remains high due to the conditions.
The sharpest angle here lies with the under 2.5 goals market. Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet offer odds of 2.38, presenting a 14% value edge as per the model's 48% estimate. This potential undervaluation gives punters a tempting opportunity to capitalize on what could be a rainy, tightly contested affair.
The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.
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| Bookmaker | 1 · Volendam | X | 2 · Dordrecht |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | 1.98 | 3.45 | EV+ 3% 3.55 |
| Betsson | 1.98 | 3.45 | EV+ 3% 3.55 |
| Nordicbet | 1.98 | 3.45 | EV+ 3% 3.55 |
Odds updated 28 Aug, 11:38
Market signal
The market has moved clearly towards an Dordrecht win since 24 August — the odds have shortened from 3.95 to 3.55 (−10%).
1.82 → 1.98
3.60 → 3.45
3.95 → 3.55
1.52 → 1.55
Betsson · 14 recorded price levels · 24/08/2026 → 28/08/2026 · fixed scale 10 percentage points
Head-to-head based on Eerste Divisie data since 2023.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
| Performance | Volendam | Dordrecht |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 3 | 4 |
| xPoints | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| xG per match | 1.1 | 1.3 |
| xGA per match | 1.3 | 0.95 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.06 | 0.18 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.02 | 0.16 |
| Playing style | Volendam | Dordrecht |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.31 | 0.31 |
| Field tilt | 0.48 | 0.62 |
| xT per match | 1 | 1.4 |
| xTA per match | 0.96 | 0.76 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 24 | 26 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.23 | 0.24 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.29 | 0.32 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.27 | 0.26 |
| Entries into the box per match | 11 | 16 |
| Entries into the box against | 11 | 11 |
| Pass completion % | 0.75 | 0.79 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.68 | 0.72 |
| Passes per match | 365 | 393 |
| Passes against per match | 345 | 274 |
| Switches of play per match | 29.1 | 31.8 |
| Long balls per match | 38 | 56 |
| Set pieces | Volendam | Dordrecht |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.21 | 0.13 |
| Corners per match | 3.7 | 6.7 |
| Corners against per match | 7.4 | 3.4 |
| xG per corner | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.36 | 0.45 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.73 | 0.4 |
| Other | Volendam | Dordrecht |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.79 | 0.78 |
| The goalkeepers | Roy Johannes Maria Steur (Volendam) | Calvin Owen Harm Raatsie (Dordrecht) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 10 | 12 |
| Save % | 77% | 75% |
| xG prevented | 50% | 55% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives Volendam a 43% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Volendam 43%, draw 28%, Dordrecht 29%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 12% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 52% and under at 48%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 56% according to the model.
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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