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As MVV Maastricht prepares to host Helmond Sport in the Dutch Eerste Divisie on April 10, 2026, both teams are seeking crucial points to bolster their standings. Recent form indicates a challenging period for both sides, with MVV Maastricht managing to secure victory in only 1 of their last 5 matches, while Helmond Sport has struggled even more, failing to win in their last 5 outings.
MVV Maastricht’s tactical approach has focused on maintaining possession and exploiting their home advantage, which may be crucial against an equally struggling Helmond squad. Despite their difficulties, MVV’s ability to create chances at home remains a key factor in their approach. On the other hand, Helmond Sport’s recent performances highlight a lack of attacking efficiency and defensive vulnerabilities, indicating that a more resilient structure will be necessary to contend with MVV’s home crowd.
According to bookmakers, the odds slightly favor MVV Maastricht with 2.5 for a home win compared to 2.43 for an away victory for Helmond Sport. Our model predicts a 35.5% chance of a home win, 24.7% for a draw, and 39.1% for an away victory, underscoring the closely matched nature of this encounter. Ultimately, both sides will be eager to turn their fortunes around, making for an intriguing clash that could go either way.
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| Maastricht 36.7% |
Draw 25.5% |
Helmond Sport 37.8% |
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 3.6 | 2.43 |
Latest Results
| 03.04.26 MVV Maastricht – RKC Waalwijk – 1:3 22.03.26 MVV Maastricht – Willem II – 0:5 16.03.26 Jong AZ Alkmaar – MVV Maastricht – 1:1 13.03.26 MVV Maastricht – VVV-Venlo – 2:1 06.03.26 FC Dordrecht – MVV Maastricht – 1:1 |
03.04.26 Jong AZ Alkmaar – Helmond Sport – 2:0 20.03.26 Roda JC – Helmond Sport – 1:1 16.03.26 Helmond Sport – Leeuwarden Cambuur – 0:1 13.03.26 Jong Utrecht – Helmond Sport – 1:0 06.03.26 Helmond Sport – FC Oss – 1:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 05.12.25 Helmond Sport – MVV Maastricht – 2:4 07.03.25 Helmond Sport – MVV Maastricht – 4:0 27.10.24 MVV Maastricht – Helmond Sport – 1:2 05.04.24 MVV Maastricht – Helmond Sport – 3:0 08.12.23 Helmond Sport – MVV Maastricht – 1:2 |
Standings
Main
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Den Haag ✔ | 34 | 26 | 2 | 6 | 78:34 | 44 | 80 |
| 2 | Cambuur ✔ | 34 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 70:42 | 28 | 73 |
| 3 | Willem II | 34 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 51:40 | 11 | 56 |
| 4 | De Graafschap | 34 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 63:53 | 10 | 56 |
| 5 | Almere City | 34 | 17 | 4 | 13 | 71:55 | 16 | 55 |
| 6 | Waalwijk | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 59:51 | 8 | 51 |
| 7 | Roda | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 54:48 | 6 | 51 |
| 8 | Jong PSV | 34 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 62:59 | 3 | 50 |
| 9 | Den Bosch | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 58:59 | -1 | 46 |
| 10 | Eindhoven FC | 34 | 13 | 5 | 16 | 49:59 | -10 | 44 |
| 11 | Dordrecht | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 44:49 | -5 | 43 |
| 12 | Venlo | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 44:51 | -7 | 41 |
| 13 | Jong Utrecht | 33 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 51:55 | -4 | 39 |
| 14 | FC Emmen | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 53:64 | -11 | 38 |
| 15 | Vitesse | 34 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 54:52 | 2 | 37 |
| 16 | Jong AZ | 34 | 11 | 4 | 19 | 59:66 | -7 | 37 |
| 17 | Maastricht | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 40:69 | -29 | 36 |
| 18 | Helmond | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 38:59 | -21 | 34 |
| 19 | Jong Ajax | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 47:63 | -16 | 32 |
| 20 | Oss | 34 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 43:60 | -17 | 32 |
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