It's only seven days since VVV-Venlo ran out versus Excelsior and the score was 0-3. Can they get the points against De Graafschap?
- VVV-Venlo have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
- De Graafschap have the fewest conceded goals (4) away in Eerste Divisie
VVV-Venlo and De Graafschap should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
VVV-Venlo form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Covebo Stadion - De Koel as VVV-Venlo have scored 9 goals to get 13 points from 6 games. The overall stats in the Eerste Divisie are 4-1-1 (wins-draws-losses). It’s been three wins in a row for VVV-Venlo here at Covebo Stadion - De Koel, hoping to make this one the fourth consecutive victory.
No payout for VVV-Venlo in their previous match, an away game at Excelsior that ended in defeat 0-3. The versatile forward Joeri Schroyen edged out all teammates in that match and got a match rating of 7.4 out of 10. Schroyen hit one key pass, dribled past the opponent 2 of 3 times and had 17 successful passes (of 21 total).
Previous to that game, a home match hosting MVV Maastricht in a game that was won 2-0.The manager J. Luhukay will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to NAC Breda in only four days.
The VVV-Venlo fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 9 goals in 6 league matches. VVV-Venlo are not conceding a lot of goals here at Covebo Stadion - De Koel in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 5 from 6 matches.
De Graafschap form and stats
As the visiting team in Eerste Divisie matches, De Graafschap have produced an overall stat of 4-0-1 so far. Momentum is building for De Graafschap in their away games, having won their two previous outings.
Graafschap's last game ended in a draw, the home match versus FC Eindhoven that finished 0-0. Hidde Jurjus was the team player of the game with the player rating of 7.85. The agile goalkeeper Jurjus stopped the opponent with four saves and topped it up with a clean sheet.
Prior to that result Graafschap won their away game at Almere City. The scoreline was 2-1.Graafschap have another match away from home in just four sleeps, a KNVB Beker game against PEC Zwolle. A gruelling calendar for the visiting team!
With an average of more than two away goals per league game away, Graafschap are regular goalscorers on their travels. Graafschap are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 4 times in 5 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's six VVV-Venlo victories, one draw and three De Graafschap wins. Over/under statistics; seven of these games ended with three goals or more, three matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  E. Sorga 3 goals |   J. Konings 3 goals | D. Haen 3 goals |
VVV-Venlo missing players
De Graafschap missing players
| VVV-Venlo | De Graafschap | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 11 | 6 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | 1 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | 9 | 0 | Scored | S | 3 | 11 | 18 |
| 14 | 5 | 1 | Conceded | C | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 91% |
| 73% | 67% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 91% |
| 64% | 50% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 80% | 73% |
| 9% | 17% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 20% | 27% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 55% | 50% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 60% | 45% |
| 27% | 33% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 40% | 36% |
| 18% | 17% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| 6.4 | 7 | 5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 4.6 | 6.5 |
| 4.4 | 3.3 | 6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4 | 4.4 | 3.4 |
| 1.1 | 1 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10.2 | 13.5 | 10 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 19 | 12.4 | 13 |
| 4.7 | 6.3 | 6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 9 | 6.4 | 6 |
| 25% | 24% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 34% | 27% |
- All of De Graafschap's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- De Graafschap have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- De Graafschap have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded away.
- De Graafschap have scored in all their away matches so far.
- De Graafschap have the fewest conceded goals (4) away in Eerste Divisie
- De Graafschap have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- De Graafschap haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- VVV-Venlo have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
- VVV-Venlo haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Excelsior | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 22 |
| 2 | FC Volendam | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 21 |
| 3 | De Graafschap | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 20 |
| 4 | FC Emmen | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 19 |
| 5 | Jong AZ | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 18 |
| 6 | ADO Den Haag | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 17 |
| 7 | FC Eindhoven | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
| 8 | VVV-Venlo | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -1 | 16 |
| 9 | Roda JC Kerkrade | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 15 |
| 10 | Jong Utrecht | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 15 |
| 11 | Jong Ajax | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 15 |
| 12 | MVV Maastricht | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 29 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 17 | -14 | 15 |
| 13 | Helmond Sport | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 13 |
| 14 | NAC Breda | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 | -1 | 12 |
| 15 | FC Den Bosch | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -7 | 12 |
| 16 | Telstar | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -8 | 12 |
| 17 | Jong PSV | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -3 | 11 |
| 18 | FC Oss | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -7 | 10 |
| 19 | Almere City | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 9 |
| 20 | FC Dordrecht | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -9 | 6 |