Match

De Graafschap vs Jong Utrecht: prediction and stats

Eerste DivisieRegular Season - 10Kick-off on October 9, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC)Stadion De Vijverberg, Doetinchem

De GraafschapJong Utrecht

The Footlab model makes De Graafschap the favourite at 53%, against 21% for a draw and 27% for Jong Utrecht. The most likely score is 2-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win De Graafschap vs Jong Utrecht?

De Graafschap starts as the favourite with a 132-point Elo edge (1,716 vs 1,584).

De Graafschap win53 %
Draw21 %
Jong Utrecht win27 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, De Graafschap have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; Jong Utrecht have 4, 2 and 9.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

De Graafschap
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026VVV Venlo(away)1-2Eerste Divisie
Aug 17, 2026Jong AZ(home)2-5Eerste Divisie
Aug 9, 2026Helmond Sport(away)1-1Eerste Divisie
Aug 1, 2026Excelsior(home)1-5Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026Kifisia(home)4-2Friendlies Clubs
Jong Utrecht
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 17, 2026Vitesse(home)1-3Eerste Divisie
Aug 9, 2026MVV(away)1-2Eerste Divisie
Jul 26, 2026Borussia Dortmund II(away)1-5Friendlies Clubs
Jul 3, 2026Werder Bremen II(home)1-2Friendlies Clubs
Apr 24, 2026Jong Ajax(away)2-0Eerste Divisie

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 De Graafschap win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 Jong Utrecht win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Feb 20, 2026De Graafschap 1-0 Jong UtrechtEerste Divisie
Dec 8, 2025Jong Utrecht 2-3 De GraafschapEerste Divisie
Jan 20, 2025Jong Utrecht 1-1 De GraafschapEerste Divisie
Aug 23, 2024De Graafschap 2-2 Jong UtrechtEerste Divisie
May 3, 2024De Graafschap 2-2 Jong UtrechtEerste Divisie
Nov 24, 2023Jong Utrecht 2-0 De GraafschapEerste Divisie

Last archived meeting: De Graafschap vs Jong Utrecht on Feb 20, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

De Graafschap score 2.1 and concede 2.7 goals per match over their last 15; Jong Utrecht score 1.3 and concede 1.8. The model gives a 76% probability of over 2.5 goals and 74% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
De Graafschap2.12.7113/1513/15
Jong Utrecht1.31.838/159/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

De Graafschap sit 17th in Eerste Divisie (1 points from 3 matches) and Jong Utrecht sit 18th (0 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
17De Graafschap3012481
17De Graafschap3012481
18Jong Utrecht2002250
18Jong Utrecht2002250

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for De Graafschap vs Jong Utrecht?
The Footlab model makes De Graafschap the favourite at 53%, against 21% for a draw and 27% for Jong Utrecht.
Where and when is De Graafschap vs Jong Utrecht played?
De Graafschap vs Jong Utrecht is played on October 9, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion De Vijverberg, in the Eerste Divisie.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 76% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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