There should be a significant difference in quality between these teams based on table positions so far, with Jong Ajax leading Helmond Sport by 16 points.
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.
This pitch has grass, which is not Helmond Sport's usual surface at their own ground. When playing on grass Helmond Sport have performed like this: Played 19 matches resulting in 2 wins, 5 draws and 12 defeats with the goal stats 15-38 (scored/conceded).
Jong Ajax form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Sportpark De Toekomst as Jong Ajax, who have the most scored goals (44) in Eerste Divisie, have scored 24 goals to get 16 points from 7 games. The overall stats in the Eerste Divisie are 5-1-1 (wins-draws-losses).
The points were shared in Jong Ajax's previous game, also at home. Visiting Helmond Sport (placed 17th) travelled back with a point after a 1-1 scoreline. In the preceding match a 2-1 victory visiting NAC Breda.
Jong Ajax are huge favourites in this match and it would be a big surprise if they fail to leave Sportpark De Toekomst with maximum points. The home side has been in this situation before, with huge expectations of a win. 13 earlier games are comparable to this one, and Jong Ajax has won 10 times, drawn 1 and lost 2. Sports bettors who like handicap betting will like to know that Jong Ajax has won by at least two goals 6 times when in this position.
Jong Ajax always seem capable of creating a buzz here at Sportpark De Toekomst with 24 goals in 7 league games. Jong Ajax have conceded 9 in these home matches.
Helmond Sport form and stats
Helmond Sport have only collected 5 points from their away games in the Eerste Divisie, after 1-2-4 (7 played). Helmond Sport has drawn their two previous away games.
Helmond Sport has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Jong Ajax for a Eerste Divisie game that ended a draw (1-1). The game before that, was lost at home, a 1-2 defeat against NEC.
Helmond Sport are huge outsiders in this game. Running a check in our games database we found eleven matches where they were as big outsiders as an away team. Results were 0 wins, 5 draws and 6 defeats. Of the defeats, 4 games were lost by at least two goals margin.
Helmond Sport are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 7 away goals from 7 games (in the league). The opposition has been scoring high and low on Helmond Sport's goalkeeper in away games this season, as they have let in 20 goals in 7 travels.
Head 2 Head
Jong Ajax and Helmond Sport have met before this season: Jong Ajax - Helmond Sport 1-1. Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: 7 wins for Jong Ajax, 2 draws and 1 win for Helmond Sport. Over 2,5 goals: 4 times; under 2,5 goals: 6 games.Top Goalscorers
 
L. Traore
14 goals
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J. Ekkelenkamp
8 goals
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R. Gravenberch
6 goals
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Jong Ajax missing players
Helmond Sport missing players
| Jong Ajax | Helmond Sport | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs
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Statistics | Stat | vs
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Away | Total |
| 16 | 8 | 2 | Played | P | 1 | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | 5 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 45 | 25 | 7 | Scored | S | 1 | 8 | 17 |
| 24 | 10 | 1 | Conceded | C | 5 | 21 | 34 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 94% |
| 81% | 75% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 62% | 56% |
| 69% | 75% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 50% | 38% |
| 50% | 50% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 100% | 25% | 19% |
| 81% | 62% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 88% | 81% |
| 19% | 38% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 6% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 12% | 12% |
| 7.1 | 7.5 | 6 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 2 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| 4 | 3.5 | 3 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 6 | 6.8 | 5.9 |
| 1.9 | 1.4 | 3 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 194 | 104 | 18 | Total Shots | T S | 4 | 76 | 180 |
| 96 | 52 | 10 | Shots on Target | S O | 3 | 33 | 67 |
| 47% | 48% | 70% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 24% | 25% |
- All of Helmond Sport's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- All of Jong Ajax's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Helmond Sport has the fewest scored goals in the first half (3)
- Helmond Sport has the most matches under the total-line (10)
- Helmond Sport have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Helmond Sport have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Helmond Sport have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Helmond Sport haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Jong Ajax has the most points from losing position (12)
- Jong Ajax has the most scored goals (44)
- Jong Ajax has the most scored goals in the second half (27)
- Jong Ajax have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Jong Ajax have scored in all their matches so far.
- Jong Ajax have scored more than double the goals of Helmond Sport.
- Jong Ajax have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
- Jong Ajax haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | SC Cambuur | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 38 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 28 | 36 |
| 2 | De Graafschap | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 32 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 23 | 33 |
| 3 | Jong Ajax | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 44 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 14 | 21 | 29 |
| 4 | FC Volendam | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -1 | 27 |
| 5 | NEC | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 26 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 26 |
| 6 | Go Ahead Eagles | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 28 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 26 |
| 7 | Excelsior | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 32 | 31 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 25 |
| 8 | NAC Breda | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 24 |
| 9 | Telstar | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 24 |
| 10 | Jong Utrecht | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 22 |
| 11 | Almere City | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 25 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -2 | 22 |
| 12 | FC Eindhoven | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 27 | 33 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 23 | -6 | 21 |
| 13 | Roda JC Kerkrade | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 21 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 10 | -1 | 19 |
| 14 | FC Den Bosch | 16 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 26 | 26 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 15 | MVV Maastricht | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 29 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 18 | -12 | 15 |
| 16 | Jong AZ | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 27 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | -6 | 13 |
| 17 | Helmond Sport | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 33 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 20 | -17 | 13 |
| 18 | Jong PSV | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 29 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 19 | -12 | 12 |
| 19 | TOP Oss | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 31 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 21 | -17 | 12 |
| 20 | FC Dordrecht | 16 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 41 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 21 | -21 | 8 |