MVV vs Almere City: Early Eerste Divisie Promotion Test
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MVV welcome Almere City FC to De Geusselt on September 11, 2026, for a pivotal round six fixture in the Eerste Divisie. This Friday evening clash in Maastricht pits MVV's unblemished league record against an Almere side boasting one of the division's healthiest goal differences.
MVV Defending a Flawless Start
MVV have burst out of the blocks in the current Eerste Divisie campaign, assembling a perfect record of four wins from four matches. A recent 2-1 victory on the road against Jong AZ maintained their 100 per cent league start, leaving them comfortably on 12 points. Narrow domestic wins over FC Volendam (1-0), FC Eindhoven (3-2), and Jong FC Utrecht (2-1) highlight a gritty resilience. Their only recent stumble came outside of league action, when a heavy 6-0 friendly defeat to Genk in late August served as a stark reminder of their vulnerabilities against top-tier opposition.
Almere City Finding Their Rhythm
Almere City arrive in Limburg boasting a solid return of 10 points from their opening five fixtures. Their early form reads three wins, a draw, and a single defeat, underpinned by a goal difference of +7. A confident 2-0 victory over Jong Ajax earlier this month demonstrated their attacking fluidity, and they will view this trip to De Geusselt as an opportunity to hand MVV their first domestic defeat and make a serious statement near the summit of the table.
Team News and Injury Latest
The hosts must navigate this fixture without key defensive personnel. MVV are expected to remain without Dylan Timber due to an unspecified injury, while Djairo Tehubijuluw faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines as he recovers from a cruciate ligament tear. Almere City appear to have avoided any major new injury setbacks following their recent victory over Jong Ajax, allowing them to travel with a settled squad ready to challenge the hosts' perfect streak.
A positive result for MVV would solidify their perfect domestic start and keep the pressure on league leaders Heracles, while an away victory would propel Almere right into the top three. With the hosts looking to extend their four-match winning streak and the visitors aiming to build on their +7 goal difference, this encounter will significantly impact the early Eerste Divisie standings.

