Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles: match summary, form and prediction
Our model makes Cambuur the pick at 47% for Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
The fixture at a glance
GO Ahead Eagles travel to Cambuur on 31 October 2026 at Kooi Stadion, Leeuwarden. Cambuur are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 47%. This matchday 11 fixture in Eredivisie is listed as Cambuur - GO Ahead Eagles. Kick-off is 20:00 UTC.
Recent form and trajectory
Cambuur: they come in on a two-match winning sequence, following one win and two draws before that. That is three wins, two draws and no defeats from the last five, worth 11 points. It leaves them unbeaten in five. Their 2025-season record in our dataset (31 scored and 25 conceded in 17 matches, 1.82 and 1.47 per game) points to strong attacking output with occasional defensive lapses. That is reflected in a form rating of 60.9 out of 100, and they sit 10th on a goal difference of -3.
GO Ahead Eagles: they come in on a two-match winning sequence, following two draws and one defeat before that. That is two wins, two draws and one defeat from the last five, worth 8 points. Their 2025-season record in our dataset (30 scored and 35 conceded in 23 matches, 1.3 and 1.52 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 45.0 out of 100, and they sit 9th on a goal difference of 0.
Side by side
| Statistic | Cambuur | GO Ahead Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 10th | 9th |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | WWDWD | WWLDD |
| Points from last 5 | 11 | 8 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 12 / 4 | 13 / 10 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 2 | 1 |
| Matches in our dataset (2025 season) | 17 | 23 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2025) | 1.82 / 1.47 | 1.3 / 1.52 |
| Points per game (2025) | 1.82 | 0.91 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 60.9 | 45.0 |
| Players unavailable | 6 | 2 |
| Model win probability | 47% | 31% |
What stands out
- Pre-match form ratings: Cambuur 60.9 versus GO Ahead Eagles 45.0, a gap of 15.9, which aligns with the model's favourite.
- Availability: Cambuur carry the heavier absentee list, six players to two.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 4.80, over 2.5 goals at 65% and both teams to score at 62%.
- First goal: Leans Cambuur's way at 55%.
Sentiment and prediction
The model tilts to Cambuur at 47%, without enough room to treat it as a formality. The goals line points to over 2.5 goals. Baseline expectation tilts Cambuur's way, especially at Kooi Stadion.
This is a data-led read, not a certainty. The numbers are shown as they come out of the model so the basis for the call can be checked rather than assumed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Cambuur or GO Ahead Eagles?
Cambuur, with an implied win probability of roughly 47%. The full split is 47% Cambuur, 22% the draw and 31% GO Ahead Eagles.
When and where is Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles being played?
31 October 2026 at Kooi Stadion, Leeuwarden, kick-off 20:00 UTC.
Have Cambuur and GO Ahead Eagles met before?
Our records hold no previous meeting between the two sides.
What is the recent form of Cambuur and GO Ahead Eagles?
Cambuur have taken 11 points from their last five (WWDWD), GO Ahead Eagles 8 from theirs (WWLDD). Most recently Cambuur took a 2-0 win away at Kloetinge and GO Ahead Eagles a 5-0 win away at Koninklijke HFC.
How many goals are expected in Cambuur vs GO Ahead Eagles?
The model's combined scoring line is 4.80 — 2.60 for Cambuur and 2.20 for GO Ahead Eagles. It rates over 2.5 goals at 65%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 62%, so its call is yes.
Who is unavailable?
Our injury feed lists six players unavailable for Cambuur and two for GO Ahead Eagles at the time of writing. Confirmed line-ups land about an hour before kick-off.