Soccer betting preview: VVV-Venlo welcomes FC Twente in what could be a tight duel

VVV-Venlo and FC Twente 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 fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the Eredivisie this season. VVV-Venlo, who have the fewest scored goals (12) in Eredivisie, have only managed 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses from their games here at Covebo Stadion - De Koel. There's also a terrible streak running regardless of playing venue as VVV-Venlo have lost seven games in a row. Game days at Covebo Stadion - De Koel have recently become somewhat of a nightmare for VVV-Venlo as they have lost three home games in a row. It hurts.

VVV-Venlo lost their last game at Heracles (placed 7th) after a 1-6 scoreline. Preceding that match was a defeat to Feyenoord (0-3).

VVV-Venlo were outplayed and humiliated in their previous game, as mentioned in the paragraph above. They will need to reinstall their confidence before this one. VVV-Venlo's goalkeeper Thorsten Kirschbaum was extremely busy against Heracles, saving the team from a uglier defeat with a stunning 6 saves.

This is expected to be a close game, with VVV-Venlo perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with VVV-Venlo as a small favourite), we find three games. VVV-Venlo has won 2 of these, drawn 1 and lost 0.

VVV-Venlo are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 6 goals in 6 attempts. Neutralizing the opposition is a challenge, VVV-Venlo having conceded 16 goals here at Covebo Stadion - De Koel so far.

FC Twente form and stats

As the visiting team in Eredivisie matches, FC Twente have produced an overall stat of 2-1-3 so far. Three consecutive losses in away matches means FC Twente are growing more and more desperate for a good performance on the road.

FC Twente won their last game, 2-1 versus PEC Zwolle played at home. A 0-3 defeat away at AZ Alkmaar before that.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with FC Twente playing away and similar expectations, we found five relevant matches. Results were 1 FC Twente win, 2 draws and 2 defeats.

FC Twente are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 8 away goals from 6 games (in the league). For FC Twente, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.

Head 2 Head

VVV-Venlo-FC Twente H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: VVV-Venlo 3 wins, FC Twente 5 wins, 2 draws. 7 of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).

Top Goalscorers

H. Vučkič 7 goals

Aitor Cantalapiedra 6 goals

E. Linthorst 4 goals

VVV-Venlo missing players

FC Twente missing players