Den Bosch vs Almere City: Eerste Divisie 2026-27 Opener

Den BoschBOS

I. Boumassaoudi 60'

Eerste Divisie

1–1

Full Time

HT 0–0

De Vliert

'S-Hertogenbosch

Almere City FCALM

F. Druijf 63'

AI ForecastsGraded

The new Eerste Divisie season kicks off with an intriguing clash between Den Bosch and Almere City FC, a fixture that delivered goals in abundance last term. Almere won three of the four league meetings in 2025/26, including a 3-0 thumping in the final encounter, and their…

Match ResultAway Win46%

6 more forecasts lockedSign in to see them

Match Stats

Top Stats

1.32xG2.24

52%Possession48%

19 (4)Shots (on target)22 (5)

2Big Chances Created5

Possession & Passing

343 · 71%Passes (accuracy)323 · 72%

7Corners5

Duels & Pressing

53Duels Won50

26 (54%)Aerial Duels Won22 (46%)

Defending & Discipline

3Saves2

10Fouls8

Den Bosch vs Almere City: Eerste Divisie 2026-27 Opener

Published Tue 4 Aug

Den Bosch kick off their Eerste Divisie campaign on Saturday 8 August 2026 when they host Almere City FC in the opening round of the season. The two sides met near the end of last term, with Den Bosch running out 2-1 winners thanks to a brace from forward Boumassaoudi, and both will be eager to set an early marker this time around.

Team News and Injury Latest

Both clubs head into the new season with largely settled squads and no major injury concerns reported ahead of the weekend. Den Bosch will hope Boumassaoudi can pick up where he left off after his decisive double in the corresponding fixture last season. Almere City, meanwhile, are likely to lean on the goalscoring form of Druijf, who netted twice in a 3-1 victory over Vitesse towards the end of the previous campaign.

Den Bosch Form Guide

Den Bosch ended last season on a mixed note. A narrow 3-2 defeat away to Jong Ajax came despite a spirited display, but the highlight was undoubtedly the 2-1 home win over this weekend’s opponents, where Boumassaoudi’s quickfire double turned the game. That result gave them a psychological edge in the head-to-head, something they will want to exploit in front of their own supporters.

Almere City Form Guide

Almere City finished the previous campaign with a flurry of goals. Back-to-back wins – a 3-1 success against Vitesse inspired by Druijf’s double and a pulsating 3-2 comeback victory over Jong Utrecht – showcased their attacking resilience. If they can carry that momentum into the new season, Den Bosch’s defence will face a stern early test.

Key Battle: Boumassaoudi vs Almere’s Defence

The Den Bosch forward was unplayable when these sides last met, scoring both goals and constantly pulling the Almere backline out of shape. How Almere’s rearguard deals with his movement and finishing will go a long way to determining the outcome. On the flip side, Almere’s Druijf arrives full of confidence and will look to exploit any gaps left by a Den Bosch side determined to attack from the off.

The new season brings fresh optimism for both clubs. Den Bosch will aim to build on a solid home record against Almere, while the visitors are intent on carrying their late-season scoring touch into the new campaign and opening with a positive result on the road.