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As VVV-Venlo prepares to host De Graafschap in their upcoming Dutch Eerste Divisie clash on August 23, 2026, both teams will be looking to improve their recent form. VVV-Venlo has secured victories in two of their last five matches, showcasing glimpses of a solid attacking style that could exploit home advantage. However, their defensive consistency remains a concern.
In contrast, De Graafschap has struggled, winning only one of their last five encounters. Their recent performances have highlighted issues in both creating and converting goal-scoring opportunities, which they will need to address if they hope to turn the tide in this away fixture.
The bookmakers have rated De Graafschap as favorites with odds at 2.06, while VVV-Venlo stands at 3.03, reflecting a potential inclination towards an away win. Our predictive model suggests a 30.6% chance of a home victory, a 24.5% probability for a draw, and a 44.9% likelihood for an away win. A widely expected result is a 1:1 draw, underscoring the competitive nature of the matchup. In this tactical battle, both teams will need to capitalize on their chances to secure valuable points in their campaigns.
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| Venlo 30.6% |
Draw 24.5% |
De Graafschap 44.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.08 | 4.02 | 2.08 | |
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3.05 | 3.6 | 2.05 | |
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3.05 | 3.74 | 2.09 | Watch and Bet |
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3 | 3.75 | 2.03 | |
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3.02 | 3.85 | 2.08 |
Latest Results
| 14.08.26 NAC Breda – VVV-Venlo – 0:2 07.08.26 VVV-Venlo – Heracles Almelo – 3:4 01.08.26 VVV-Venlo – KAS Eupen – 2:3 25.07.26 VVV-Venlo – Fortuna Köln – 0:1 18.07.26 VVV-Venlo – Oud-Heverlee Leuven B – 2:1 |
17.08.26 De Graafschap – Jong AZ Alkmaar – 2:5 09.08.26 Helmond Sport – De Graafschap – 1:1 01.08.26 De Graafschap – Excelsior Rotterdam – 1:5 25.07.26 De Graafschap – AE Kifisia FC – 4:2 17.07.26 De Graafschap – SC Telstar – 3:6 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 11.04.26 VVV-Venlo – De Graafschap – 3:3 08.08.25 De Graafschap – VVV-Venlo – 3:2 28.04.25 VVV-Venlo – De Graafschap – 3:1 01.12.24 De Graafschap – VVV-Venlo – 3:1 26.01.24 De Graafschap – VVV-Venlo – 3:0 |
Standings
Main
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | FC Emmen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:4 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | Heracles | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:5 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Maastricht | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:3 | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Almere City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Vitesse | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Dordrecht | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 4 |
| 7 | FC Volendam | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Jong AZ | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Venlo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Eindhoven FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 0 | 3 |
| 11 | Roda | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 0 | 3 |
| 12 | Jong PSV | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:5 | -1 | 3 |
| 13 | NAC Breda | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 3 |
| 14 | Waalwijk | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 0 | 2 |
| 15 | Den Bosch | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 1 |
| 16 | Helmond | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 1 |
| 17 | De Graafschap | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:6 | -3 | 1 |
| 18 | Jong Ajax | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:8 | -3 | 0 |
| 19 | Jong Utrecht | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 | Oss | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | -4 | 0 |
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