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Round
1st Preliminary Round
Form

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Achilles Veen
31Poor

Last 5 matches · 2W-0D-3L · -2 goal difference

Poortugaal
61Average

Last 4 matches · 2W-0D-2L · +2 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Combo Bet
BTTS Yes + Over 2.5 Goals

BetGenius backs BTTS Yes + Over 2.5 Goals (Combo Bet) at 68% confidence — a solid call.

68%
Confidence
Solid
Preview

Match preview

Achilles Veen host Poortugaal in the opening preliminary round of the KNVB Beker, with both clubs looking to build on positive weekend performances. Achilles Veen enter the tie fresh from a high-scoring 3-2 home victory against Blauw Geel, which snapped a tough sequence where they conceded eight goals across matches against Noordwijk and FC Lisse.

Poortugaal arrive in strong form after back-to-back 3-1 victories over TOGB and Zwaluwen in late August. Their attack has been sharp in recent outings, producing six goals in their last two competitive matches while maintaining steady momentum heading into this knockout clash.

Given the recent defensive vulnerabilities shown by Achilles Veen and Poortugaal's scoring prowess, this cup fixture presents the ingredients for an open, attacking contest with chances at both ends.

Numbers

Statistical comparison

Achilles Veen at homePoortugaal away
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Played
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Scored /game
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Conceded /game
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Clean sheets
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Failed to score
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80%
BTTS (last 5)
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100%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
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Predictions

3 published markets

FeaturedWON
Combo Bet
BTTS Yes + Over 2.5 Goals
68%
Both must land · no better than

Yes — 68% confidence

Achilles Veen have scored in four of their last five matches but have conceded in every single one during that span, letting in a total of 16 goals. Poortugaal have found the net three times in each of their last two fixtures, indicating both sides have the offensive capacity to get on the scoresheet while showing room for improvement defensively.

Over 2.5 Goals — 74% confidence

Achilles Veen have seen all five of their recorded matches produce at least four total goals, including scorelines of 3-2, 0-4, 1-4, and 2-4. Poortugaal have also engaged in open fixtures recently, with their last two games ending in 3-1 scorelines. The high combined goal averages make over 2.5 total goals a well-supported outcome.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (both teams to score and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Combo BetWON
Total Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
74%
Confidence

Achilles Veen have seen all five of their recorded matches produce at least four total goals, including scorelines of 3-2, 0-4, 1-4, and 2-4. Poortugaal have also engaged in open fixtures recently, with their last two games ending in 3-1 scorelines. The high combined goal averages make over 2.5 total goals a well-supported outcome.

Combo BetWON
Both Teams to Score
Yes
68%
Confidence

Achilles Veen have scored in four of their last five matches but have conceded in every single one during that span, letting in a total of 16 goals. Poortugaal have found the net three times in each of their last two fixtures, indicating both sides have the offensive capacity to get on the scoresheet while showing room for improvement defensively.

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Published August 30, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.