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De Graafschap enter this second leg facing a steep 3-1 aggregate deficit. This reality forces the home side to abandon caution early and chase goals to keep their promotion hopes alive.
Almere City bring immense attacking momentum into this fixture. The visitors have been incredibly sharp in front of goal, scoring exactly three times in each of their three playoff matches so far.
The hosts have proven they can deliver high-scoring performances at De Vijverberg. Recent home victories over Cambuur and Jong AZ highlight their ability to find the net multiple times when required.
Despite their attacking success, Almere remain vulnerable at the back when traveling. They recently conceded twice away at Den Bosch and allowed three against VVV-Venlo, showing they can be broken down under pressure.
The absolute necessity for the home side to erase a two-goal gap ensures an expansive contest. With spaces inevitably opening up for Almere on the counter, backing multiple goals is the smartest approach to this fixture.
Insight
Over 2.5 Goals is the best pick here because the aggregate deficit forces an open match. De Graafschap trail 3-1 from the first leg and have no choice but to attack aggressively from the start to save their season. Almere City have been lethal recently, scoring exactly three goals in all three of their playoff matches, and will easily exploit the spaces left behind. The safer step down to Over 1.5 Goals provides a reliable floor, as the absolute necessity for the hosts to score twice guarantees an expansive contest.