G.A. Eagles vs Almere City Match Preview

G.A. Eagles is ranked at 5th place with 62 points and comes after two wins two draws and a loss over the last five matches. This has not allowed them to climb further in ranks. While they have secured a spot in the playoffs, their next goal would be to finish at least in third place in order to have an easier game for the playoffs.

With 50 goals scored so far, they have been a decent team in attack, and in the last five matches, they have scored a total of nine goals averaging almost two goals per game. At home, they are unbeaten for the last five games in a row, and in a direct duel like this, they have got to try and bounce back after that loss against Graafschap. Rabillard will miss this game because of Covid-19, but still, the hosts have players like Beukema and Hendriks who should provide lots of quality upfront.

Almere City, on the other hand, is ranked at 3rd place with 67 points and comes after the same results as they collected two wins two draws, and a loss over the last five matches. A disappointing draw against Telstar, a team that played for nothing, extended their distance from Graafschap to three points and now they can't allow any more false steps if they want to aim for a direct promotion spot.

With 68 goals scored so far, Almere City has the third-best attack in the league, averaging at least two goals per game but in the last five matches, they have scored only five goals. They also need to bounce back after two consecutive draws which made them lose the 2nd spot to their rivals. Verheydt and Hammouti are expected to play from the start once again as they have combined for 27 goals and 9 assists.

In conclusion, I think both teams can score at least a goal here. G.A. Eagles plays at home and considering they come after a good run here I expect at least a goal from them. Their rivals do not have a solid defense, especially when playing on the road. Almere City plays mostly offensive football so even though they will face the best defensive side in the league, I think they can score at least a goal. With only five games left both teams aim for the win in this one. So BTTS: yes is my final call.