FC Den Bosch vs MVV Maastricht pre-match information

The visiting MVV Maastricht played their last game only three days ago, a Eerste Divisie match. That game was also an away game, at Telstar. It will be interesting to see if they are fully ready and rested for this match, and/or if some changes in the lineup is necessary.

FC Den Bosch form and stats

All-inclusive Eerste Divisie stats playing at home this season for FC Den Bosch are 5-0-6 (wins-draws-losses).

A nice win for Bosch last time playing, versus Jong PSV. That was also a home game and the match ended 1-0 with Ahannach scoring for the victors. A huge relief, as that was the first three points in the league after failing to win six consecutive games. van Grunsven, defender, was given a rating of 7.81/10 in that game, top of the team. Grunsven served one assist, hit one key pass and won 3 of 5 duels.

This is expected to be a close game, with FC Den Bosch perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with FC Den Bosch as a small favourite), we find 7 games. FC Den Bosch has won 4 of these, drawn 0 and lost 3.

Lots of goals and action? We don't know about this one, but we do know that 13 of the 17 most recent league matches with this side has seen three goals or more.

A decent goal production from FC Den Bosch in their home games so far, with 17 goals from 11 league matches. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 2 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Bosch have conceded 20 from these games. When FC Den Bosch hosts teams that live on the top of the table (like Jong Utrecht, ADO Den Haag, FC Dordrecht, FC Oss, Helmond Sport and Jong Ajax), the matches have ended over 2.5 goals 3 of 4 times.

MVV Maastricht form and stats

MVV Maastricht have only collected 10 points from their away games in the Eerste Divisie, after 3-1-6 (10 played). It's all red in the travel logs of Maastricht, having lost four matches in a row as the visiting team.

It might be tough going out on the road again for MVV Maastricht, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 3-5 versus Telstar (placed 9th). As you can tell from the result, the match against Telstar was as crazy as a clown in a village circus. Great fun for the neutral supporter with 8 goals, will the fun continue today? It's a concern for MVV Maastricht that their goalie Matthys managed eleven saves in the Telstar game, but still were unable to hinder a defeat. The attacker Kostons got a match rating of 8.21 in that game. Kostons scored one goal, signed up for two assists, hit six key passes and had 42 successful passes (of 52 total).

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with MVV Maastricht playing away and similar expectations, we found 6 relevant matches. Results were 3 MVV Maastricht wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat.

Goal hungry football fans should note that 15 of this side's 20 most recent league matches have ended with at least three goals.

Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Maastricht have scored 12 goals in 10 league games away. The MVV Maastricht manager Verberne has some worries about the defense as 23 goals have been conceded in these travels.

Head 2 Head

MVV Maastricht - FC Den Bosch 3-1 was the scoreline in these contenders' previous head to head match, played this season. Stats for the former ten meetings involving these two contenders are: six wins for Bosch, zero draws and four wins for MVV Maastricht. Over 2,5 goals: eight times; under 2,5 goals: two games.

Top Goalscorers

J. Konings 7 goals

K. Kostons 7 goals

J. Steuckers 6 goals

FC Den Bosch missing players

MVV Maastricht missing players