A home win is anticipated from this fixture if the league table is to be trusted. The VVV-Venlo regulars are positive that the gap between 6th and FC Dordrecht's 14th spot in the table will be revealed on the pitch.
- VVV-Venlo have the most points from losing position (7) in Eerste Divisie
- FC Dordrecht have yet to win a game away.
VVV-Venlo and FC Dordrecht 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 complete Eerste Divisie results playing at home this season for VVV-Venlo are 2-2-1 (wins-draws-losses). Their last two home games have resulted in two points, meaning they were both draws.
VVV-Venlo are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 1-4 away versus Roda JC Kerkrade. The first loss after going undefeated in three league matches. The attacking player Braken was named "man of the match" for VVV-Venlo with the rating of 7.45/10. Braken scored one goal and hit one key pass.
A strong away win before that one, visiting NAC Breda and winning 2-1.An interesting fact: 8 of the most recent 10 league games from this club have had goals from both teams.
The VVV-Venlo fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 7 in 5 matches. VVV-Venlo have conceded 7 in these home matches.
FC Dordrecht form and stats
0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. That’s the product of FC Dordrecht playing as the away team in the Eerste Divisie this season.
Azzouzi, Doesburg and Balde scored in FC Dordrecht's previous match, the home game against PEC Zwolle that ended 3-0. That win felt sweet as this club had gone three league matches without winning. Goalkeeper Bossin was absolutely vital in the FC Dordrecht victory against PEC Zwolle, making eleven saves. Bossin (goalkeeper) was the best performer with a rating of 9.32. Bossin topped it up with a clean sheet.
Before that, Dordrecht travelled to FC Eindhoven and returned home with a draw after the game finished 1-1.The attacking power of FC Dordrecht when travelling is not overwhelming with 4 goals scored from 5 league matches away. FC Dordrecht struggle to build an impenetrable defensive wall in away matches with a total of 8 goals conceded from these games.
Head 2 Head
Stats for the preceeding ten meetings between these two teams are: five wins for VVV-Venlo, two draws and three wins for FC Dordrecht. Over 2,5 goals: five times; under 2,5 goals: five games.
Top Goalscorers
  S. Braken 6 goals |   S. Longo 3 goals |  A. Balde 3 goals |
VVV-Venlo missing players
FC Dordrecht missing players
| VVV-Venlo | FC Dordrecht | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 10 | 5 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 17 | 7 | 2 | Scored | S | 1 | 4 | 12 |
| 19 | 7 | 1 | Conceded | C | 1 | 8 | 14 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 80% | 90% |
| 80% | 60% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 40% | 60% |
| 30% | 20% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| 20% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 80% | 60% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 80% | 70% |
| 10% | 20% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| 10% | 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| 5.2 | 6.8 | 10 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 4 | 4.3 |
| 6.7 | 6.8 | 6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3 | 3 | 3.9 |
| 1.7 | 2.4 | 4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 5 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 9.4 | 8.6 | 11 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9 | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| 4.5 | 3.6 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 2.4 | 2.9 |
| 38% | 39% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 33% | 41% |
| 9.5 | 8.6 | 10 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 3 | 10 | 8.8 |
| 4.4 | 4 | 4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 1 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
- All of VVV-Venlo's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- FC Dordrecht have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- FC Dordrecht have yet to win a game away.
- FC Dordrecht haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- VVV-Venlo have the most conceded goals in the second half (12) in Eerste Divisie
- VVV-Venlo have the most points from losing position (7) in Eerste Divisie
- VVV-Venlo have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- 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 | Heracles Almelo | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 25 |
| 2 | PEC Zwolle | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | MVV Maastricht | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 20 |
| 4 | FC Eindhoven | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 19 |
| 5 | Roda JC Kerkrade | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 18 |
| 6 | VVV-Venlo | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 17 |
| 7 | Jong AZ | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 16 |
| 8 | Almere City | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 16 |
| 9 | Willem II | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 15 |
| 10 | NAC Breda | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | -3 | 14 |
| 11 | Jong Ajax | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| 12 | Jong PSV | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 8 | -5 | 12 |
| 13 | Telstar | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | -6 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Dordrecht | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -2 | 11 |
| 15 | ADO Den Haag | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -5 | 11 |
| 16 | TOP Oss | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -4 | 10 |
| 17 | Helmond Sport | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 9 |
| 18 | FC Den Bosch | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -6 | 9 |
| 19 | De Graafschap | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 8 |
| 20 | Jong Utrecht | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12 | -10 | 6 |
