With their 4 point lead in the league table, VVV-Venlo supporters crave to see their side earn full points from this match vs Helmond Sport.
- VVV-Venlo have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Helmond Sport have the fewest points (0) away in Eerste Divisie
This promises to be an engaging fixture with lots of spark and bustle as both squads are well revitalized since they last ran out on the pitch. Let's go!
VVV-Venlo form and stats
The story so far in the Eerste Divisie for VVV-Venlo at their home stadium (Covebo Stadion - De Koel -) is 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat.
VVV-Venlo are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 1-2 away versus FC Volendam. The goalie Lukáš Zima was named most valuable player of the team in that game, scoring 7.63 out of ten. Zima stopped the opponent with five saves.
Ahead of that match, VVV-Venlo won a home game hosting FC Den Bosch (2-1).The home team are moderate favourites in this game. How does VVV-Venlo handle that role? We have found six games in our database similar to this one, based on the home odds. The stats for these games are four wins, one draw and one defeat.
The VVV-Venlo fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 6 goals in 4 league matches. On the other hand, VVV-Venlo have conceded 5 goals.
Helmond Sport form and stats
No Eerste Divisie points yet away for Helmond Sport, from their first 3 matches. Three consecutive losses in away matches means Helmond are growing more and more desperate for a good performance on the road.
Helmond's previous game was their home loss versus Jong Utrecht (0-3). Boyd Reith, who plays in defense, got the "man of the match" on his team with the rating 7.44. Reith hit two key passes and won 7 of 8 duels.
Prior to that match, the Helmond manager W. Boessen faced defeat when travelling to FC Eindhoven and losing 2-3.Helmond are the outsiders in this one, but not by much. Their performance in similar games (being the away team and moderate outsiders) is three wins, four draws and two defeats. From a total of nine matches.
Helmond Sport have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 3 league away games 4 goals have been scored. Helmond are struggling defensively in their away games, having conceded 4 goals in these matches.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the former ten meetings): VVV-Venlo won seven games, zero matches ended in a draw and Helmond Sport managed three wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: nine / oneTop Goalscorers
  J. van Landschoot 3 goals |  B. Koglin 2 goals | E. Sorga 2 goals |
VVV-Venlo missing players
Helmond Sport missing players
| VVV-Venlo | Helmond Sport | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 7 | 4 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 9 | 6 | 4 | Scored | S | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | 5 | 3 | Conceded | C | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 71% | 75% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 71% |
| 71% | 75% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 67% | 57% |
| 14% | 25% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 67% | 29% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 67% | 29% |
| 71% | 75% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 67% | 43% |
| 14% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 29% |
| 14% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 33% | 29% |
| 5.4 | 6 | 4.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5 | 6 | 5.3 |
| 4.6 | 3 | 2.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 2.5 | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| 0.9 | 1 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.3 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | 11.2 | 12 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.5 | 11.3 | 9.3 |
| 4.3 | 4.8 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 3.3 | 3 |
| 30% | 32% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 40% | 33% |
- All of Helmond Sport's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Helmond Sport have lost all their away matches so far.
- Helmond Sport have the fewest points (0) away in Eerste Divisie
- Helmond Sport haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- VVV-Venlo have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- VVV-Venlo have played more matches over 2,5 goals 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 | Jong AZ | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
| 2 | Jong Utrecht | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Excelsior | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 13 |
| 4 | FC Volendam | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 12 |
| 5 | De Graafschap | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| 6 | MVV Maastricht | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | -7 | 12 |
| 7 | Roda JC Kerkrade | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Emmen | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 9 | VVV-Venlo | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| 10 | FC Eindhoven | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -1 | 10 |
| 11 | TOP Oss | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -1 | 10 |
| 12 | Jong Ajax | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 13 | FC Den Bosch | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 9 |
| 14 | Almere City | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 15 | ADO Den Haag | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 7 |
| 16 | Jong PSV | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 17 | NAC Breda | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | -3 | 6 |
| 18 | Telstar | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -6 | 6 |
| 19 | Helmond Sport | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -6 | 6 |
| 20 | FC Dordrecht | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -6 | 5 |