SBV Vitesse vs Almere City FC, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SBV Vitesse vs Almere City FC — Eredivisie at GelreDome.
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Almere City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Erwin Blank
- Assistant 1 Patrick Inia
- Assistant 2 Franca Overtoom (Netherlands)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Almere City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Mar | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Mar | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Feb | SBV Excelsior | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Feb | FC Volendam | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Feb | Heracles Almelo | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | SBV Vitesse | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Mar | FC Utrecht | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Mar | Heracles Almelo | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Feb | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Feb | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Feb | AZ | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. SBV Vitesse get us underway at GelreDome.
- 5' SBV Vitesse started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' SBV Vitesse are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against Almere City FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 15' Almere City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 19' The Norway Kornelius Hansen breaks the deadlock on 19 minutes. 0-1!
- 24' The travelling Almere City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 29' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Edward Sturing will be considering his options from the bench.
- 33' Poor challenge from Thomas Robinet. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 38' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 43' SBV Vitesse are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' Damian van Bruggen is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 46' Almere City FC ring the changes. Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp has done his job and it is now time for Hamdi Akujobi to step up.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' Controversy at the stadium! Anis Moussa argues furiously but the card stands.
- 58' Yann Kitala catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 58.
- 63' The 25-year-old Amine Boutrah has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Carlens Arcus on 64.
- 69' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Peer Koopmeiners made 300 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 74' Sheral Floranus is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Almere City FC so far.
- 76' SBV Vitesse ring the changes. Mica Pinto has done his job and it is now time for Thomas Buitink to step up.
- 78' Fresh legs for Almere City FC! Adi Nalic comes on to replace Thomas Robinet.
- 83' Poor challenge from Paxten Aaronson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Dominik Oroz. He replaces Mexx Meerdink on 84 minute.
- 85' Almere City FC make a change. Yoann Cathline trudges off to be replaced by Rajiv van La Parra on 85 minutes.
- 87' Anis Moussa makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and SBV Vitesse are in front.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
SBV Vitesse Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1
- 29
- 2
-
5
Mica Pinto ↓ Thomas Buitink 76'
- 17
- 14
- 15
-
35
Mexx Meerdink ↓ Dominik Oroz 84'
- 21
- 7
- 28
Bench
-
8
Marco van Ginkel ↑ 46'
-
19
Thomas Buitink ↑ 76'
- 31
- 22
- 23
- 13
-
6
Dominik Oroz ↑ 84'
- 25
- 9
- 43
- 30
- 55
Coach
Edward Sturing
Almere City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4
- 2
-
9
Thomas Robinet ↓ Adi Nalic 78'
- 22
- 18
- 19
- 28
- 15
- 3
- 39
-
17
Kornelius Hansen ↓ Yann Kitala 46'
Bench
- 8
-
27
Rajiv van La Parra ↑ 85'
- 6
- –
- 21
-
16
Adi Nalic ↑ 78'
- 5
-
20
Hamdi Akujobi ↑ 46'
-
11
Yann Kitala ↑ 46'
- 25
- 7
- 52
Coach
Alex Pastoor
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pena | 1 |
| Yann Kitala | 1 |
| Yoann Cathline | 1 |
| Joey Jacobs | 1 |
| Anis Moussa | 1 |
| Kornelius Hansen | 1 |
| Thomas Robinet | 1 |
SBV Vitesse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.08
SBV Vitesse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
Almere City FC xG
I would bet for:
SBV Vitesse or Almere City FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
SBV Vitesse or Draw
58%
Draw or Almere City FC
70%
SBV Vitesse or Almere City FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Almere City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
10.2%
0 – 0
9.2%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
6.8%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
4.7%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — SBV Vitesse
| Handicap | SBV Vitesse covers | Push | Almere City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 22% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Almere City FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

