VVV Venlo vs Dordrecht: prediction and stats
Eerste DivisieRegular Season - 24Kick-off on January 29, 2027 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Covebo Stadion - De Koel -, Venlo
The Footlab model makes Dordrecht the favourite at 40%, against 24% for a draw and 36% for VVV Venlo. The most likely score is 1-1.
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 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win VVV Venlo vs Dordrecht?
A very open match: only 14 Elo points separate VVV Venlo (1,659) and Dordrecht (1,673).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, VVV Venlo have 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 defeats; Dordrecht have 5, 3 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 | 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 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Roda(home) | 0-1 | Eerste Divisie |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Waalwijk(away) | 2-2 | Eerste Divisie |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Jong Ajax(home) | 2-1 | Eerste Divisie |
| Aug 1, 2026 | RSC Anderlecht II(home) | 0-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Al Khaleej Saihat(home) | 2-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 VVV Venlo win(s), 0 draw(s), 4 Dordrecht win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | VVV Venlo 3-1 Dordrecht | Eerste Divisie |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Dordrecht 2-0 VVV Venlo | Eerste Divisie |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Dordrecht 4-0 VVV Venlo | Eerste Divisie |
| Oct 18, 2024 | VVV Venlo 2-3 Dordrecht | Eerste Divisie |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Dordrecht 1-0 VVV Venlo | Eerste Divisie |
| Dec 8, 2023 | VVV Venlo 3-1 Dordrecht | Eerste Divisie |
Last archived meeting: VVV Venlo vs Dordrecht on Dec 19, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
VVV Venlo score 1.9 and concede 1.8 goals per match over their last 15; Dordrecht score 1.5 and concede 1.8. The model gives a 64% probability of over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VVV Venlo | 1.9 | 1.8 | 2 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
| Dordrecht | 1.5 | 1.8 | 3 | 7/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
VVV Venlo sit 5th in Eerste Divisie (6 points from 3 matches) and Dordrecht sit 10th (4 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 |
| 10 | Dordrecht | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 10 | Dordrecht | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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 VVV Venlo vs Dordrecht?
- The Footlab model makes Dordrecht the favourite at 40%, against 24% for a draw and 36% for VVV Venlo.
- Where and when is VVV Venlo vs Dordrecht played?
- VVV Venlo vs Dordrecht is played on January 29, 2027 at 07:00 PM (UTC) at Covebo Stadion - De Koel -, in the Eerste Divisie.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 64% 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.