The match between Vitesse and Almere City FC in the Netherlands Eerste Divisie on 21.08.2026 is a showdown of equals. Our pre-match analysis highlights the strengths and weaknesses of Vitesse and Almere City FC, comparing their past performances in the Netherlands Eerste Divisie. After reading our detailed prediction, you’ll be ready to make an informed bet on this exciting encounter.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie: Period 1 | |||||||
| 1 | Emmen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7/4 | 6 |
| 2 | Heracles | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7/5 | 6 |
| 3 | MVV | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5/3 | 6 |
| 4 | Almere City FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4/2 | 4 |
| 5 | Vitesse | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4/2 | 4 |
| 6 | Dordrecht | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4/3 | 4 |
| 7 | FC Volendam | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5/3 | 3 |
| 8 | Jong AZ | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5/3 | 3 |
| 9 | VVV Venlo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5/4 | 3 |
| 10 | FC Eindhoven | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3/3 | 3 |
| 11 | Roda | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2/2 | 3 |
| 12 | Jong PSV U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4/5 | 3 |
| 13 | NAC Breda | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2/3 | 3 |
| 14 | Waalwijk | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3/3 | 2 |
| 15 | Den Bosch | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3/4 | 1 |
| 16 | Helmond Sport | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2/3 | 1 |
| 17 | De Graafschap | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3/6 | 1 |
| 18 | Jong Ajax | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5/8 | 0 |
| 19 | Jong Utrecht | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2/5 | 0 |
| 20 | FC OSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1/5 | 0 |
| Eerste Divisie: Period 2 | |||||||
| 1 | De Graafschap | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 2 | VVV Venlo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 3 | Den Bosch | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 4 | Dordrecht | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Eindhoven | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 6 | Emmen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 7 | Helmond Sport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 8 | MVV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 9 | Almere City FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 10 | FC OSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 11 | FC Volendam | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 12 | Waalwijk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 13 | NAC Breda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 14 | Roda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 15 | Vitesse | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 16 | Heracles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 17 | Jong PSV U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 18 | Jong Ajax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 19 | Jong AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 20 | Jong Utrecht | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| Eerste Divisie: Period 3 | |||||||
| 1 | De Graafschap | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 2 | VVV Venlo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 3 | Den Bosch | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 4 | Dordrecht | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Eindhoven | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 6 | Emmen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 7 | Helmond Sport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 8 | MVV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 9 | Almere City FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 10 | FC OSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 11 | FC Volendam | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 12 | Waalwijk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 13 | NAC Breda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 14 | Roda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 15 | Vitesse | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 16 | Heracles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 17 | Jong PSV U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 18 | Jong Ajax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 19 | Jong AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 20 | Jong Utrecht | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| Eerste Divisie: Period 4 | |||||||
| 1 | De Graafschap | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 2 | VVV Venlo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 3 | Den Bosch | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 4 | Dordrecht | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Eindhoven | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 6 | Emmen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 7 | Helmond Sport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 8 | MVV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 9 | Almere City FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 10 | FC OSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 11 | FC Volendam | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 12 | Waalwijk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 13 | NAC Breda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 14 | Roda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 15 | Vitesse | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 16 | Heracles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 17 | Jong PSV U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 18 | Jong Ajax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 19 | Jong AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 20 | Jong Utrecht | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| Eerste Divisie: Regular season | |||||||
| 1 | Emmen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7/4 | 6 |
| 2 | Heracles | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7/5 | 6 |
| 3 | MVV | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5/3 | 6 |
| 4 | Almere City FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4/2 | 4 |
| 5 | Vitesse | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4/2 | 4 |
| 6 | Dordrecht | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4/3 | 4 |
| 7 | FC Volendam | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5/3 | 3 |
| 8 | Jong AZ | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5/3 | 3 |
| 9 | VVV Venlo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5/4 | 3 |
| 10 | FC Eindhoven | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3/3 | 3 |
| 11 | Roda | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2/2 | 3 |
| 12 | Jong PSV U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4/5 | 3 |
| 13 | NAC Breda | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2/3 | 3 |
| 14 | Waalwijk | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3/3 | 2 |
| 15 | Den Bosch | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3/4 | 1 |
| 16 | Helmond Sport | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2/3 | 1 |
| 17 | De Graafschap | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3/6 | 1 |
| 18 | Jong Ajax | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5/8 | 0 |
| 19 | Jong Utrecht | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2/5 | 0 |
| 20 | FC OSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1/5 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Vitesse vs Almere City FC
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x 1Vitesse vs Almere City FC Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | Vitesse | Almere City FC | 13.03.2026 | 1-3 |
| Eerste Divisie | Almere City FC | Vitesse | 10.10.2025 | 2-2 |
| Eredivisie | Vitesse | Almere City FC | 16.03.2024 | 1-1 |
| Eredivisie | Almere City FC | Vitesse | 17.12.2023 | 5-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | Jong Utrecht | Vitesse | 17.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| Eerste Divisie | Vitesse | Waalwijk | 07.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Vitesse | Al-Jazira | 18.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Vitesse | AEK Athens FC | 15.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Vitesse | Borussia Dortmund II | 11.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Vitesse | Roda | 03.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Cambuur | Vitesse | 24.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Vitesse | MVV | 17.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Eerste Divisie | Jong Utrecht | Vitesse | 13.04.2026 | 0-3 |
| Eerste Divisie | Vitesse | Jong Ajax | 06.04.2026 | 6-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | Almere City FC | Jong PSV U21 | 14.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Den Bosch | Almere City FC | 08.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Emmen | Almere City FC | 01.08.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Almere City FC | FC OSS | 25.07.2026 | 8-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Almere City FC | FC Volendam | 15.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AZ Alkmaar | Almere City FC | 11.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | GO Ahead Eagles | Almere City FC | 08.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Almere City FC | Telstar | 04.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Willem II | Almere City FC | 16.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Eerste Divisie | Almere City FC | Willem II | 13.05.2026 | 0-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Vitesse VS Almere City FC
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Vitesse vs Almere City FC
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Vitesse vs Almere City FC
Two teams. Same points. Same goals scored. Same goals conceded. If you're looking for a perfectly balanced Eerste Divisie showdown, this is it.
Vitesse host Almere City FC this week, and on paper, it couldn't be tighter. Both clubs sit on four points from two games, separated only by goal difference — which is identical. Position four versus position five. This one genuinely matters.
But here's what the raw table doesn't tell you. These teams have recent history, and it's not pretty for Vitesse fans. Back in March, Almere came to Gelredome and won 3-1. Before that, a 2-2 draw. And cast your mind back to December 2023 — Almere hammered Vitesse 5-0. Don't be fooled by the "evenly matched" narrative the standings are painting right now. Almere have the psychological edge in this fixture, and that counts.
Vitesse's form coming into the new season is mixed at best. A promising 3-1 win away at Jong Utrecht was bookended by a 1-1 draw with Waalwijk at home on opening day. Their pre-season raised some eyebrows too — losing to Al-Jazira, drawing with AEK Athens. The momentum feels a little uncertain.
Almere, meanwhile, look sharper. They beat Jong PSV 3-1 in their last competitive outing. F. Druijf already has two goals from just one match. That man is in form. Watch him closely — I genuinely believe he's the most dangerous player on the pitch this weekend.
Here's something the casual fan might miss entirely. Vitesse have a red card already this season from C. van den Berg. One more disciplinary slip and they're in serious trouble managing a game. Almere will know this. Expect them to press aggressively and test Vitesse's defensive discipline from the first whistle.
Tactically, Almere's creativity is spread across the team. Burgering, Hoedemakers, and Dors all have assists already — this is a side that moves the ball with purpose and variety. Vitesse's top scorers list is empty so far this season. That's a real concern at home.
Now, the betting angle. The odds have Almere City FC as slight favourites at 2.45, with Vitesse at 2.60. I think Almere represent genuine value here given the head-to-head dominance and their sharper attacking output. The Both Teams to Score market also looks attractive — these sides have combined for goals in every recent meeting. Druijf to score anytime at enhanced odds? Worth serious consideration.
My prediction: Almere City FC win 2-1. Druijf gets on the scoresheet, Vitesse nick one late, but the visitors hold firm.
Friday night football under the lights. A mini-table-topper clash. Two teams who know each other well and have genuine scores to settle. You won't want to miss this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Büttner | Netherlands | 37 | Defender | 174 cm | 75 kg |
| N. Bannis | Morocco | 24 | Attacker | 184 cm | n/a |
| M. Schikora | Germany | 31 | Defender | 181 | 73 |
| A. Sellouf | Netherlands | 24 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 75 kg |
| C. van den Berg | Netherlands | 25 | Goalkeeper | 187 cm | 81 kg |
| S. Bonnah | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | 165 cm | n/a |
| V. Zumberi | Kosovo | 23 | Defender | 188 cm | 87 kg |
| T. Bodak | Curaçao | 24 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 73 |
| F. de Carvalho | Switzerland | 22 | Midfielder | 177 | 72 |
| Ricardo-Felipe Schwarz | Germany | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Steffen | Netherlands | 23 | Defender | 189 cm | 74 kg |
| C. Olde Keizer | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 73 kg |
| Yuval Ranon | USA | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Xiamaro Thenu | Netherlands | 21 | Defender | 181 cm | n/a |
| M. Marschalk | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| E. Probst | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| O. Achouitar | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| M. Brull | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a | |
| J. Pinto | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| Teun Bosch | Netherlands | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Hoedemakers | Netherlands | 28 | Midfielder | 181 | 75 |
| F. Druijf | Netherlands | 28 | Attacker | 190 cm | 89 kg |
| D. van Bruggen | Netherlands | 30 | Defender | 184 | 79 |
| T. Bijleveld | Netherlands | 28 | Defender | 176 cm | 68 kg |
| J. Jacobs | Netherlands | 26 | Defender | 185 cm | 79 kg |
| B. Burgering | Netherlands | 25 | Attacker | 174 cm | 67 kg |
| Wessel Speel | Netherlands | 24 | Goalkeeper | ||
| E. Cornelisse | Netherlands | 24 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 68 kg |
| M. Engel | Netherlands | 23 | Defender | 186 cm | 68 kg |
| E. van de Blaak | Netherlands | 21 | Defender | 184 cm | 79 kg |
| J. van der Wilt | Netherlands | 22 | Goalkeeper | 187 cm | 78 kg |
| T. Kuijsten | Netherlands | 21 | Goalkeeper | 191 cm | 83 kg |
| H. El Dahri | Netherlands | 21 | Midfielder | 177 cm | n/a |
| J. van Gom | Netherlands | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Dors | Suriname | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Olivier de Nijs | Netherlands | 21 | Attacker | ||
| E. Poku | Netherlands | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. Lenssen | Netherlands | 21 | Midfielder | 167 cm | n/a |
| Donte Apinsa | Suriname | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Bas Huisman | Netherlands | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
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