De Graafschap vs VVV Venlo: prediction and stats
Eerste DivisieRegular Season - 33Kick-off on April 9, 2027 at 06:00 PM (UTC)Stadion De Vijverberg, Doetinchem
The Footlab model makes De Graafschap the favourite at 52%, against 21% for a draw and 27% for VVV Venlo. The most likely score is 2-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win De Graafschap vs VVV Venlo?
A very open match: only 57 Elo points separate De Graafschap (1,716) and VVV Venlo (1,659).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, De Graafschap have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; VVV Venlo have 6, 2 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | VVV Venlo(away) | 1-2 | Eerste Divisie |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Jong AZ(home) | 2-5 | Eerste Divisie |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Helmond Sport(away) | 1-1 | Eerste Divisie |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Excelsior(home) | 1-5 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Kifisia(home) | 4-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | De Graafschap(home) | 2-1 | Eerste Divisie |
| Aug 14, 2026 | NAC Breda(away) | 2-0 | Eerste Divisie |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Heracles(home) | 3-4 | Eerste Divisie |
| Aug 1, 2026 | AS Eupen(home) | 2-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Fortuna Köln(home) | 0-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 De Graafschap win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 VVV Venlo win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | VVV Venlo 2-1 De Graafschap | Eerste Divisie |
| Apr 11, 2026 | VVV Venlo 3-3 De Graafschap | Eerste Divisie |
| Aug 8, 2025 | De Graafschap 3-2 VVV Venlo | Eerste Divisie |
| Apr 28, 2025 | VVV Venlo 3-1 De Graafschap | Eerste Divisie |
| Dec 1, 2024 | De Graafschap 3-1 VVV Venlo | Eerste Divisie |
| Jan 26, 2024 | De Graafschap 3-0 VVV Venlo | Eerste Divisie |
Last archived meeting: VVV Venlo vs De Graafschap on Aug 23, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
De Graafschap score 2.1 and concede 2.7 goals per match over their last 15; VVV Venlo score 1.9 and concede 1.8. The model gives a 73% probability of over 2.5 goals and 71% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Graafschap | 2.1 | 2.7 | 1 | 13/15 | 13/15 |
| VVV Venlo | 1.9 | 1.8 | 2 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
De Graafschap sit 17th in Eerste Divisie (1 points from 3 matches) and VVV Venlo sit 5th (6 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | VVV Venlo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| 5 | VVV Venlo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| 17 | De Graafschap | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| 17 | De Graafschap | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for De Graafschap vs VVV Venlo?
- The Footlab model makes De Graafschap the favourite at 52%, against 21% for a draw and 27% for VVV Venlo.
- Where and when is De Graafschap vs VVV Venlo played?
- De Graafschap vs VVV Venlo is played on April 9, 2027 at 06:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion De Vijverberg, in the Eerste Divisie.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 73% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.