Helmond Sport 3-4 Willem II: result and AI prediction

Helmond Sport – Willem II, KNVB Beker, Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 07:00 PM (GMT). Venue: MySteel Stadion

Last 5 head-to-head meetings: Helmond Sport 0, draws 1, Willem II 4. Their last meeting, on December 21, 2025, ended Helmond Sport 2-2 Willem II.

Helmond Sport

Final score3 - 4

Willem II

AI predicted: 1-2 · Final score: 3-4✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a cup tie between two sides trying to arrest poor runs, so the opening exchanges should carry more tension than the teams’ historical record suggests. Willem II retain the stronger recent head-to-head profile, but their schedule and reported absences make them far from secure visitors. Helmond Sport’s home energy and willingness to turn the match into a loose transition game are their clearest route to an upset. The decisive question is whether Willem II can turn possession into disciplined attacking sequences without repeating the errors their manager highlighted.

Head-to-head analysis

Willem II have dominated the recent competitive head-to-head record, winning most of the listed meetings and often scoring freely. Helmond Sport’s latest home meeting with Willem II finished level, however, showing that this venue can narrow the gap.

Injuries and absences

Although the supplied absence list is blank, Willem II’s latest official preview said Jesse Bosch, Nick Doodeman and Thijs Oosting were unavailable for the preceding fixture. Their status must be checked at lineup release; continued absence would reduce Willem II’s midfield and attacking flexibility.

Form (last 5)