HHC vs Almere City II - Tweede Divisie

The Tweede Divisie returns to Sportpark de Boshoek on August 22, 2026, where HHC and Almere City II will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Real Madrid vs Fiorentina: Line-ups, stats and preview for pre-season clash.

Both camps will view the Tweede Divisie meeting at Sportpark de Boshoek as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. HHC have found a groove, DDWWW across their last five and operating at a win rate of 60% this season. Almere City II are searching for answers away from home, LLLLW over their last five with a campaign win rate of 20%. The contrast in attacking output — 2.4 versus 1.6 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. It’s safe to say that Paige Bueckers is putting up elite all-around numbers in her second WNBA season for the Dallas Wings, averaging over 20 points and nearly six assists a night.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. HHC will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Almere City II must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. City also want to continue improving their attack, with a top left-winger still in the offing too.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Elsewhere in Ligue 1, on-loan Southampton striker Cameron Archer scored on his debut for Auxerre but could not stop Lyon running out 3-1 winners.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 2-2 draw is easy to envisage. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Tweede Divisie standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. The club are understood to favour a profile closer to Aurelien Tchouameni or a Premier League‑proven alternative rather than Manu Kone.