Almere City FC welcome Jong PSV on Friday, August 14, 2026, for one of six fixtures in the second round of the Eerste Divisie season. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 at the Yanmar Stadion in Almere. The teams made contrasting starts: Almere City opened with a 1-1 draw against FC Den Bosch, while Jong PSV defeated FC Volendam 3-2. That leaves the visitors second and the hosts 11th at this early stage. With both sides scoring in their opening matches and several recent results featuring high totals, this Almere City vs Jong PSV preview points toward an entertaining contest in which neither defence can take control for granted.

Almere City FC Recent Form and Key Statistics

Almere City FC began their Eerste Divisie campaign away to FC Den Bosch on August 8, earning a point from a 1-1 draw. Their early league record therefore stands at no wins, one draw and no defeats, with averages of 1.0 goal scored and 1.0 conceded. Although they were unable to turn their encouraging preparation into an opening victory, the result at least preserved their unbeaten start to the competitive season.

The hosts have produced three wins, one draw and one defeat across their latest five matches. During that sequence, they averaged 2.8 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per game, highlighting both their attacking output and their vulnerability at the other end. Their pre-season schedule included victories over FC Volendam by 2-1, TOP Oss by 8-4 and FC Groningen by 3-1, alongside a 4-0 defeat against FC Emmen. Those scorelines show that Almere City have recently been involved in games with plenty of goalmouth action.

There is also a strong scoring trend in their league record. Almere City have found the net at least once in each of their last 13 Eerste Divisie matches. In the same 13-game league sequence, every match has featured at least one second-half goal. Looking across all competitions, a goal after the interval has been recorded in 38 of their last 40 fixtures. These numbers suggest that the hosts have regularly remained an attacking factor deep into matches, even when the overall result has not gone their way.

The challenge for Almere City will be to combine that consistent scoring record with greater defensive stability. Their five-match average of 2.2 goals conceded indicates that opponents have also enjoyed opportunities. After settling for a draw on the opening weekend, the home side will be seeking their first league victory against visitors who have already demonstrated that they can score several times in a competitive match.

Jong PSV Recent Form and Key Statistics

Jong PSV made a winning start on August 10, overcoming FC Volendam 3-2. That victory gives them a league record of one win from one game, with early averages of 3.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded. It was an encouraging response to a difficult preceding run and placed the visitors second in the Eerste Divisie ahead of this trip.

The broader five-match record is less convincing than the opening league result. Jong PSV have collected two wins and suffered three defeats in their latest five games, scoring an average of 1.6 goals per match while conceding 2.2. Before beating FC Volendam, they had lost against KRC Genk U23, RKC Waalwijk and Jong Ajax. The 3-2 success therefore ended an uncomfortable sequence and provided a timely boost before facing Almere City.

Decisive results have been a recurring feature for the visitors. Jong PSV have avoided a draw in 22 of their last 23 Eerste Divisie matches, and the same trend applies across their last 23 fixtures overall. Their away league games have also tended to begin with attacking activity: at least one first-half goal has been scored in each of their last 12 away matches in the Eerste Divisie.

The pattern continues after the break. At least one second-half goal has been recorded in 18 of Jong PSV’s last 20 league games, as well as 18 of their last 20 matches across all competitions. Combined with Almere City’s comparable second-half trend, those figures make the period after half-time particularly relevant. Jong PSV arrive with the stronger opening result, but their three defeats in five and average of 2.2 goals conceded indicate that this is far from a straightforward assignment.

Almere City vs Jong PSV Match Analysis

The available statistics create an intriguing contrast. Almere City have been more consistent over their latest five games, recording three victories compared with Jong PSV’s two, but the hosts started the league season with only a draw. Jong PSV, meanwhile, arrive with maximum points after a 3-2 win, despite losing three of their last five matches. The early standings favour the visitors, although only one league game has been played by each team.

Recent scoring data suggests that both teams are capable of making an impact. Almere City have scored in 13 consecutive Eerste Divisie fixtures, while Jong PSV struck three times in their opener. Defensive numbers provide an equally important part of the picture: both sides have conceded an average of 2.2 goals across their last five matches. If those tendencies continue, control without the ball could be decisive.

The second half may carry particular significance. Almere City’s last 13 league games have all produced a goal after the interval, while 18 of Jong PSV’s previous 20 Eerste Divisie fixtures have followed the same pattern. The visitors’ run of 12 away league matches with a first-half goal also indicates that the contest may become active early rather than developing slowly.

The previous meeting ended 2-3 on December 12, 2025. Across five recorded head-to-head encounters from Almere City’s perspective, the hosts have two wins and three defeats, with no draws, averaging 1.6 goals scored and 2.6 conceded. That history fits Jong PSV’s wider tendency to produce decisive outcomes. Almere City’s recent scoring consistency and stronger five-match record give the hosts reasons for confidence, but Jong PSV’s successful start ensures that the visitors travel with momentum. The result may ultimately depend on which side manages to reduce the defensive openings that have accompanied their recent attacking performances.