Roda vs Almere City FC
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<html> <head> <title>Roda JC vs Almere City FC – Match Preview and Betting Analysis</title> <meta name="description" content="In-depth preview of Roda JC vs Almere City FC with form, tactics, stats and betting analysis." /> </head> <body> <h2>Roda JC vs Almere City FC: Form Momentum vs Away Fragility</h2> <p>Roda JC welcome Almere City to Parkstad Limburg Stadion with the hosts riding a four-game unbeaten run and fresh from a 6–0 demolition of Den Bosch. Almere arrive with questions mounting after a four-match winless sequence and a worrying away profile that has seen them lose four of five on the road.</p> <h3>Table and Trajectory</h3> <p>Roda sit 4th with 21 points from 11, tracking as top-six material. Their last eight-game form (15 points) is fourth-best in the league. Almere languish 14th on 11 points, just 8 points in their last eight and trending downward. The gap is not just in results: Roda’s underlying game-management metrics—lead defending and equalizing—are decisively superior.</p> <h3>Tactical Matchups</h3> <p>Roda’s front line is spearheaded by Anthony van den Hurk, who already has eight league goals (four from the spot) and thrives on early service and penalty-box presence. Michael Breij’s recent purple patch adds a secondary goal source, while Cain Seedorf supplies direct running and chance creation from the flank. The double-axis of Van den Buijs and Tol offers aerial dominance on set plays, a meaningful angle against an Almere defense that has struggled to protect leads.</p> <p>Almere are far from toothless: Byron Burgering has seven goals and is dangerous attacking the half-spaces, supported by Junior Kadile’s athleticism and ball-carrying. But they’ve been porous in transitions and are particularly vulnerable in the first half away from home.</p> <h3>Goal Timing and Game State</h3> <p>The statistical split is stark. Almere have conceded eight first-half goals in five away matches, losing at half-time 80% of the time. Their points-per-game when conceding first is 0.00. Conversely, Roda are strong protectors of game state with a 67% lead defending rate and a 2.67 ppg return when scoring first. The second half should still be lively: both teams post a greater share of their goals after the break, and both carry late-goal tendencies.</p> <h3>Where the Goals Come From</h3> <p>Expect Roda to target early deliveries and set pieces, utilizing van den Hurk’s movement against fullbacks who can be dragged narrow. Almere’s best route back is quick transitional play into Burgering/Kadile once Roda’s fullbacks push. This dynamic points to Both Teams to Score landing frequently and a strong case for Over 2.5 goals.</p> <h3>Set Pieces and Corners</h3> <p>The corner profile screams volume: Roda’s home matches average 11.33 corners, Almere’s overall 11.27. With both sides employing aggressive wide play and frequent crossing, Over 9.5 corners looks a sensible angle.</p> <h3>Key Players to Watch</h3> <ul> <li>Anthony van den Hurk (Roda): Penalty taker, eight goals; thrives on early balls and second-phase chaos.</li> <li>Michael Breij (Roda): Arriving runs and shooting volume make him a constant threat between lines.</li> <li>Byron Burgering (Almere): Seven goals; vertical threat, can punish space behind advanced fullbacks.</li> <li>Junior Kadile (Almere): Four goals, three assists; dribble volume and duels won suggest he can tilt 1v1s.</li> </ul> <h3>Weather and Conditions</h3> <p>Mild, partly cloudy conditions (13–15°C) with light winds favor a technical, up-tempo match. No weather dampener on goals or set-piece quality.</p> <h3>The Oracle’s Betting View</h3> <p>Given Almere’s away fragility and their inability to recover after conceding first, The Oracle’s anchor play is Roda Draw No Bet. The goal environment is favorable: Over 2.5 should land at a high clip, while Roda to net at least twice is well-backed by both teams’ venue splits. The second half often opens up for both clubs; Over 1.5 after the break is another good look. For a longshot, 2–1 Roda aligns with a BTTS profile and a modest home edge.</p> <h3>Prediction</h3> <p>Roda JC 2–1 Almere City FC</p> </body> </html>
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