Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles Predictions

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EredivisieEredivisie ยท Netherlands
high confidence
Cambuur

Cambuur

AI Predicted Score

2 - 2

GO Ahead Eagles

GO Ahead Eagles

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, 31 Oct 2026 at 21:00 CET (venue time) ยท 20:00 UTC (your time)๐Ÿ“ Kooi Stadion, Leeuwarden

Win Probability (1X2)

Cambuur 29%Draw 27%GO Ahead Eagles 44%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Draw

@ 3.8(+3% edge)

Recommended Bets: Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles

BTTS: Yes
@ 1.47/10
Match Result: Draw
@ 3.895/10

Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles: Match Preview

Cambuur arrive in patchy but improving form, unbeaten in five (DWDWD) and showing increased attacking output, with eight goals in their last five matches. However, their season-long defensive record remains a concern, conceding 21 in nine and ranking second-worst at home (15 conceded in five). Go Ahead Eagles sit mid-table but have drawn three of their last five and are yet to win away, though their attack has been consistently productive, averaging 1.8 goals and 17.8 shots per game over the last five.

This fixture statistically projects as one of the round's most open. Cambuur's home games average 4.6 total goals, while Go Ahead Eagles' away trips yield 4.8, with both sides conceding over 2.3 per match on their respective splits. Both teams have scored in all of Go Ahead Eagles' last five and in three of Cambuur's last five, while neither side has managed more than two clean sheets all season. Set-piece volume is also high, particularly for the visitors (7 corners per game last five), and Cambuur's discipline (2.6 yellows, 0.2 reds per game) could be a factor in a stretched contest.

The model expects a high-tempo, end-to-end game with both teams likely to score and little to separate them. The most probable outcome is a score draw, with 2-2 the modal scoreline, reflecting both sides' attacking intent and defensive frailties. While Go Ahead Eagles' superior shot metrics and league position give them a slight edge, their inability to keep clean sheets away from Deventer keeps the contest finely balanced.

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Cambuur1.55

Expected goals ยท model says 1.55

GO Ahead Eagles1.90

Expected goals ยท model says 1.90

Win Probability
Cambuur 32% Draw 22% GO Ahead Eagles 46%

Over 2.5 Goals

67%

BTTS: Yes

67%

Likely Scores

1-1 ยท 1-2 ยท 2-1

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Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
29%
27%
44%
Cambuur 29%Draw 27%GO Ahead Eagles 44%
Both Teams to Score
73%
27%
Yes 73%No 27%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
69%
31%
Over 2.5 69%Under 2.5 31%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
54%
46%
Over 9.5 54%Under 9.5 46%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles that most previews miss.

  • 1Go Ahead Eagles' away matches average 4.8 total goals per game (9 scored, 15 conceded in 5).
  • 2Cambuur have not failed to score in any of their last five matches, despite conceding at least once in each.
  • 3Both teams have scored in 80% of Go Ahead Eagles' league matches this season and 77.8% of Cambuur's.

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The Case For This Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles Prediction

Statistically, this fixture profiles as one of the Eredivisie's most open, with both teams combining for an average of 4.2 goals per game this season and neither defence offering much resistance. Cambuur's home matches average 4.6 total goals, while Go Ahead Eagles' away games see exactly 4.8, with both sides conceding at least 2.3 per match on their respective home and away splits. The model expects a high-scoring contest with both teams likely to find the net early and often, driven by shot volumes (Cambuur 11.2, Eagles 17.8 per game over the last five) and a near-total lack of clean sheets.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • โ†’Go Ahead Eagles have failed to keep a single clean sheet in ten matches, conceding 15 goals in five away games.
  • โ†’Cambuur's home defence is the league's second-worst, shipping 15 in five at Kooi Stadion.

Match Context

  • โ†’Both teams have scored in all of the last five for Go Ahead Eagles and in three of the last five for Cambuur.

๐Ÿšฉ Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles Corners Prediction

low confidence
10expected total corners
Over 54%
Under 46%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 4.4 corners for Cambuur and 5.6 for GO Ahead Eagles, for an expected total of 10. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (54%). Over 8.5: 67% ยท Over 10.5: 42%.

How Cambuur and GO Ahead Eagles Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals รท 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

CambuurCambuurlast 5 matches
Nicolas BinderXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

Ilyes HamacheXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

F. Kvamsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

I. Henstrasub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

R. El ArguiouiXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

GO Ahead EaglesGO Ahead Eagleslast 5 matches
Sรธren TengstedtXI
4 goals in 5
80%

In exceptional form

Stefรกn Ingi Sigurdarsonsub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Evert LinthorstXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

M. SurayXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Cambuur are unbeaten in five, mixing two wins with three draws and averaging 1.8 goals scored per game in that stretch. Go Ahead Eagles have also found the net in every recent outing but are winless away from home this season, drawing three and losing two, with a leaky defence offsetting their strong attacking numbers.

Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles โ€” Last 10 Matches

CambuurCambuurLast 9 results
D2-2
W1-0
D1-1
W3-0
D2-2
L1-4
L2-5
L1-3
L0-4
Dvs AZ Alkmaar2-2
W@ PEC Zwolle1-0
D@ ADO Den Haag1-1
Wvs NEC Nijmegen3-0
D@ Telstar2-2
Lvs Twente1-4
Lvs Feyenoord2-5
L@ Fortuna Sittard1-3
Lvs Excelsior0-4

Strengths

  • +Over 2.5 goals in 77.78% of games this season
GO Ahead EaglesGO Ahead EaglesLast 10 results
W3-2
L1-4
D3-3
D1-1
D1-1
D3-3
L2-5
W3-1
D2-2
W4-1
Wvs Telstar3-2
L@ PEC Zwolle1-4
Dvs Sparta Rotterdam3-3
D@ NEC Nijmegen1-1
Dvs Groningen1-1
D@ Utrecht3-3
L@ AZ Alkmaar2-5
Wvs ADO Den Haag3-1
D@ Feyenoord2-2
Wvs Willem II4-1

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 80% of games this season
  • +High-volume attack โ€” 18 shots/game
  • +Dominant in possession โ€” 56% avg

Concerns

  • โˆ’Leaky defence โ€” 2.2 conceded/game
  • โˆ’No clean sheets in last 5 matches

What History Says: Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles

The last ten meetings are even, with three wins apiece and four draws. Recent encounters at Kooi Stadion have been high-scoring, with Cambuur winning 4-1 and 5-2 in their last two home H2Hs. Four of the last six meetings have seen at least three goals, reinforcing the expectation of an open contest.

Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

3

Cambuur wins

4

Draws

3

GO Ahead Eagles wins

30%40% draws30%
5 Mar 23Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles4-1
9 Oct 22GO Ahead Eagles vs Cambuur0-0
19 Mar 22GO Ahead Eagles vs Cambuur3-0
11 Sept 21Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles5-2
12 Mar 21GO Ahead Eagles vs Cambuur0-0
17 Dec 20Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles1-2

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles

Market prices are already short on goals and BTTS, leaving little value in those outcomes despite their high probability. The draw offers a marginal edge at 3.8 odds, with the model's 27% probability slightly exceeding the market's implied 26.3%. BTTS 'yes' is also a minor value, with a 2.2% edge, but is priced aggressively.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per ยฃ1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Cambuur Win3.2029.0%-2.3%
Draw3.8027.0%+0.7%
GO Ahead Eagles Win2.0044.0%-6.0%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.4469.0%-0.4%
Under 2.52.7031.0%-6.0%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.4073.0%+1.6%
No2.7527.0%-9.4%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 3.80EV +0.026
Both Teams Score: Yes @ 1.40EV +0.022

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Things to Watch: Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles

  • โš ๏ธRecent form for both sides is built against a mix of top and bottom-half opposition, so some variance in defensive numbers is possible.
  • โš ๏ธNo major injuries reported, but red card risk is non-negligible for Cambuur (0.2 per game in last five).
  • โš ๏ธMarket prices are already short on goals and BTTS, reducing value in the most likely outcomes.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Betting involves risk โ€” always gamble responsibly.

Final Verdict

Cambuur 2โ€“2 GO Ahead Eagles

The model calls this 2-2, with the strongest signal coming from the combined average of 4.7 goals per game in these teams' home and away fixtures. The likeliest way this goes wrong is if either side finally manages a rare clean sheet, but with both attacks in rhythm and neither defence reliable, a high-scoring draw is the base case.

Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles: Common Questions

Who will win Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles?

The model gives Go Ahead Eagles a 44% chance of victory, Cambuur 29%, and the draw 27%. Both teams' defensive records and recent draw rates suggest this is a close and high-variance fixture.

Will both teams score in Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles?

Yes is rated at 73% probability, supported by both teams scoring in all of Go Ahead Eagles' last five and Cambuur's last five, with season BTTS rates above 75% for both.

How many goals are expected in Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles?

The model projects a high-scoring match, with a 69% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 37% chance of over 3.5, based on both sides averaging over 2.3 goals conceded per match on their key splits.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline โ€” season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 24 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes โ€” see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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