Helmond Sport hosts Jong AZ Alkmaar on 17 October 2025 at 18:00 UTC in the Eerste Divisie. The game will be played at SolarUnie Stadion in Helmond, Netherlands.
Helmond Sport have shown great improvement this season and currently sit comfortably in the top half of the table. Meanwhile, Jong AZ are struggling near the bottom and will need a big performance to turn things around.
Head-to-Head (H2H) History
This fixture has produced some high-scoring contests in recent years. Both teams like to play attacking football, often leading to end-to-end encounters.
Last 5 Meetings:
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Helmond Sport Wins: 2
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Draws: 1
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Jong AZ Wins: 2
Their most recent clash ended in a 2–2 draw, highlighting how evenly matched these sides can be.
Current Form & Analysis
Helmond Sport
Helmond Sport are having a solid campaign. Their defense has tightened up compared to last season, and they’ve been impressive at home — collecting valuable points against stronger opposition.
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Recent Form: W-D-W-L-W
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Goals Scored per Game: 1.6
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Goals Conceded per Game: 1.1
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Key Players: Martijn Kaars, Elmo Lieftink, Gaëtan Bosiers, Quinten van den Heerik
Expect Helmond to dominate possession and create most of the chances.
Jong AZ Alkmaar
Jong AZ have had a rough start to the season, struggling to maintain consistency. Despite showing attacking flair, their young defense has been error-prone, costing them crucial points.
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Recent Form: L-L-D-W-L
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Goals Scored per Game: 1.2
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Goals Conceded per Game: 2.3
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Key Players: Mexx Meerdink, Jayden Addai, Ernest Poku, Lewis Schouten
Their youthful energy can cause problems, but defensive discipline remains a major concern.
Predicted Lineups
Helmond Sport (Expected XI):
Havekotte (GK); Van Oorschot, Edwards, Driessen, Van Vlerken; Lieftink, Bosiers, van den Heerik; Kaars, Baeten, Janssen
Jong AZ (Expected XI):
Verhulst (GK); Dam, Schouten, Dekker, Smit; Addai, Meerdink, Buurmeester; Poku, Duin, Mihailovic
Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Main Prediction:
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Helmond Sport to Win ✅
Alternative Tips:
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Both Teams to Score – Yes
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Helmond Sport Over 1.5 Team Goals
Correct Score Prediction:
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Helmond Sport 3–1 Jong AZ Alkmaar
Betting Insights
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Helmond Sport have won 3 of their last 4 home matches.
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Jong AZ have conceded 2 or more goals in 5 of their last 6 games.
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Both teams have scored in four consecutive meetings.
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Over 2.5 goals has landed in 6 of Helmond’s last 8 matches.
WinonbetOnline Expert Verdict
Helmond Sport’s home form and attacking balance make them the clear favorites here. Jong AZ will try to exploit spaces on the counter, but their defensive issues could again prove costly.
✅ Prediction: Helmond Sport to Win
✅ Both Teams to Score: Yes
✅ Value Tip: Over 2.5 Goals
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