Sun, 21 Dec 2025, 11:15
Eerste Divisie
Netherlands
Netherlands
Full Time
2:0
HT: 2 - 0

Match Timeline

17'
K. Monzialo
Normal Goal
22'
K. Monzialo
Normal Goal
26'
João Pinto🟨
Yellow Card
35'
Ilias Boumassaoudi🟨
Yellow Card
46'
N. Zonneveld🔄
Substitution 1 → R. Schwarz
46'
V. Zumberi🔄
Substitution 2 → M. Steffen
49'
Emian-Johar Semedo🟨
Yellow Card
59'
M. Marschalk🔄
Substitution 3 → E. Huth
59'
D. Hoogewerf🔄
Substitution 4 → Y. Ranon
61'
Nathan Markelo🟨
Yellow Card
65'
I. Boumassaoudi🔄
Substitution 1 → S. Karlsson Grach
70'
E. Semedo🔄
Substitution 2 → D. Verbeek
70'
K. Monzialo🔄
Substitution 3 → B. Wang
86'
Sebastian Karlsson Grach🟨
Yellow Card
86'
Nick de Groot🟨
Yellow Card
86'
Connor van den Berg🟨
Yellow Card
86'
Marcus Steffen🟨
Yellow Card
86'
Ricardo-Felipe Schwarz🟨
Yellow Card
86'
Alexander Büttner🟨
Yellow Card
88'
T. van Leeuwen🔄
Substitution 4 → Z. el Bakkali
88'
O. Achouitar🔄
Substitution 5 → N. Bannis

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal4
5Shots off Goal6
12Total Shots15
1Blocked Shots5
9Shots insidebox11
3Shots outsidebox4
15Fouls12
3Corner Kicks2
3Offsides3
42Ball Possession58
4Yellow Cards6
4Goalkeeper Saves4
341Total passes462
254Passes accurate389
74Passes %84

Starting Lineups

Den BoschDen Bosch1:1

Starting XI

36P. van de MerbelG
5N. de GrootD
33M. LarosM
40I. BoumassaoudiF
27R. AkmumD
6K. FelidaM
8K. MonzialoF
3S. MaasD
10T. van LeeuwenM
17E. SemedoF
22J. FortesD

VitesseVitesse1:1

Starting XI

16C. van den BergG
28A. ButtnerD
33M. Marschalk3:1
7D. HoogewerfM
13J. PintoF
35O. Achouitar2:2
6M. SchikoraM
19A. TahauiM
17V. ZumberiD
27N. ZonneveldM
24N. MarkeloD

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Den Bosch
Den Bosch
Form: W-L-L-W-L
Vitesse
Vitesse
Form: W-D-L-L-W
Record
4 W
1 D
5 L
3 W
4 D
3 L
Goals Per Game
2.0
Scored
vs
1.2
Scored
1.8
Conceded
vs
1.5
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
0%
Clean Sheets
10%
BTTS
90%
BTTS
70%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:2.2
Away:1.8
Conceded
Home:1.7
Away:2.0
Scored
Home:1.3
Away:1.0
Conceded
Home:1.7
Away:1.3

⚡ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1475
Average
1473
Average
Short Term Elo Rating
1476
↑ Momentum (+1)
1467
↓ Momentum (-6)
Expected Outcome
33%
Home Win
35%
Draw
32%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1479
Attack
1474
1447
Defence
1456
Recent Form
1489
Attack
1463
1420
Defence
1456
Post-Match Changes
+12
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

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Goals Galore Expected as Den Bosch Hosts Vitesse
Recommendation:BOTH_TEAMS_TO_SCORE_YES
Odds:1.50
Expected Value:+17.0%
Confidence:75

Alright, braai masters and football lovers, let's talk about this Eerste Divisie clash between Den Bosch and Vitesse. This one's got all the ingredients for a proper entertainment – goals, drama, and probably no clean sheets in sight. I'm looking at the data, and it's telling me we're in for a lekker match. Den Bosch sits comfortably in 7th place with 29 points from 20 games, while Vitesse finds themselves in a puzzling 19th spot with just 14 points from 19 matches. Now, here's the funny thing – Vitesse's record shows 7 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, which should give them 26 points, not 14. Something's off there, like trying to braai in the rain. But we'll work with what we've got. Looking at recent form, both teams have been identical over their last 10 games – 13 points each. Den Bosch has been scoring for fun (2.0 goals per game) but defending like my uncle after his third Castle Lite (1.8 conceded per game). The most shocking stat? Zero clean sheets in their last 10 matches. That's right – not one single game where they kept the opposition out. Meanwhile, Vitesse has managed just one clean sheet in their last 10, conceding 1.5 goals per game while scoring 1.2. The head-to-head history is where things get really interesting. These two have met three times, and every single match featured both teams scoring AND over 2.5 goals. The last meeting on October 6th ended 2-1 to Den Bosch. When these sides clash, the net tends to bulge. Den Bosch at home averages 2.17 goals scored and 1.67 conceded. They've won 50% of their home games recently, including a 5-2 thrashing of Almere City and a 2-1 victory over Willem II. But they've also shown vulnerability, losing 0-1 to VVV Venlo and 1-2 to De Graafschap at home. Vitesse on the road has been less impressive, scoring just 1.0 goal per away game while conceding 1.25. Their away win rate sits at 25%, with recent results including a 0-2 loss to bottom-placed Jong Ajax and a 1-1 draw with Dordrecht. What really stands out is the goal environment. Den Bosch's last 10 games have seen both teams score in 90% of matches. Vitesse's games have seen BTTS in 70%. Put those together with the 100% BTTS record in head-to-head meetings, and you've got a recipe for goals at both ends. The statistical trends show both teams' defenses are improving slightly while their attacks are declining, but the confidence in these trends is low (26.67% for Den Bosch, 6.67% for Vitesse). Basically, the data's saying 'maybe, maybe not' – about as useful as a chocolate teapot. Key Points: - Den Bosch has 0 clean sheets in last 10 games (90% BTTS rate) - Vitesse has 1 clean sheet in last 10 games (70% BTTS rate) - Head-to-head: 3/3 matches had both teams scoring - Den Bosch averages 2.17 goals at home - Vitesse averages 1.0 goals away - Both teams coming off similar rest (5 vs 11 days) - Goal expectancies suggest around 3 total goals When I look at the betting markets, the Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.50 odds looks like proper value. With Den Bosch's defensive record (or lack thereof) and Vitesse's ability to find the net, plus that perfect head-to-head BTTS history, I'm backing goals at both ends. The Over 2.5 goals at 1.57 also tempts me, but BTTS feels like the safer play given both teams' scoring patterns. **Recommended Bet: BOTH_TEAMS_TO_SCORE_YES**

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Goal Fest Alert: Den Bosch's Firepower Set to Ignite High-Scoring Clash
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.57
Expected Value:+6.8%
Confidence:70

Get ready for fireworks, folks! When Den Bosch hosts Vitesse this weekend, we're not just looking at a football match—we're looking at a prime candidate for the Big O special. The data screams goals, and I'm here to tell you why this fixture is practically begging for an Over 2.5 bet. Let's start with the home side. Den Bosch's recent form is a rollercoaster of excitement, and by excitement, I mean goals flying in at both ends. In their last ten matches, they've scored 20 and conceded 18. More importantly, a staggering **90%** of those games saw both teams score, and an identical **90%** finished with over 2.5 goals. They haven't kept a single clean sheet in that run. At home, they're even more potent, averaging 2.17 goals scored but also leaking 1.67 per game. Just look at their recent results: a thrilling 5-2 demolition of Almere City, a 3-3 cup epic against league leaders ADO Den Haag, and a 2-1 win over Willem II. Even in defeat, they're involved in thrillers, like the 3-2 loss to Jong Utrecht and the 1-2 reverse against De Graafschap. This is a team that doesn't do boring. Vitesse, on the other hand, presents a slightly more mixed picture. Their last ten show a lower 60% Over 2.5 rate, with some recent stalemates like 0-0 against FC OSS and 1-1 with Dordrecht. However, they've also been part of some proper contests, including a 2-1 win over Waalwijk and a 3-1 victory against Jong PSV U21. Crucially, they've scored in three of their last four away trips. While they average just 1.00 goal on the road, they're facing a Den Bosch defense that seems allergic to clean sheets. Vitesse's 1.25 goals conceded away suggests they can be got at, and Den Bosch's attack at home is more than capable of doing the getting. The head-to-head history is the cherry on top. All three previous meetings between these sides have seen Over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. The most recent, a 2-1 win for Den Bosch in October, continued the trend. When these two meet, the net rattles. From a value perspective, the market offers Over 2.5 at 1.57. Given Den Bosch's overwhelming tendency for high-scoring games (9 of last 10), Vitesse's ability to contribute, and the historical precedent, I believe the real probability of three or more goals is significantly higher than the implied odds suggest. The goal expectancy model pointing to over 3.0 expected goals only reinforces the statistical case. This isn't a hope—it's a data-driven expectation for entertainment. **Key Points:** * Den Bosch's last 10 matches have seen Over 2.5 goals in 9 games (90%). * Den Bosch has kept **zero clean sheets** in their last 10 outings. * Both teams have scored in 90% of Den Bosch's and 70% of Vitesse's recent games. * All three historical meetings between these sides finished with Over 2.5 goals and BTTS. * Den Bosch averages 3.84 total goals per game at home (2.17 scored, 1.67 conceded). * Vitesse has scored in 3 of their last 4 away matches. In summary, everything points towards an open, attacking game with chances at both ends. Den Bosch's defensive vulnerabilities and attacking flair at home, combined with Vitesse's decent away scoring record and a history of goal-laden clashes, create the perfect recipe for the Big O. I'm confidently leaning into the Over market here.

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Can the Point-Deducted Underdogs Snatch a Surprise?
Recommendation:DRAW
Odds:3.60
Expected Value:+15.2%
Confidence:60

Hello, fellow underdog lovers! We have a fascinating Eerste Divisie clash where the league table tells a deceptive story. Den Bosch sits comfortably in 7th with 29 points, while Vitesse languishes in 19th with just 14. But look closer, and you'll see the hidden truth: Vitesse has actually won 7, drawn 5, and lost 7 of their 19 matches. That points tally would normally be 26, not 14, indicating a significant deduction. This makes the visitors the ultimate overlooked 'little puppy' in this fixture, and my heart is already cheering for them. Den Bosch's form is a rollercoaster. They've shown they can beat good sides, like a 5-2 thrashing of Almere City and a 2-1 victory over Willem II. However, they've also suffered puzzling home defeats, most recently a 0-1 loss to VVV Venlo. Their defense has kept zero clean sheets in their last ten outings, and they've conceded in every single one. While they average a healthy 2.17 goals per game at home, they also let in 1.67. This inconsistency is a classic hallmark of a team ripe for an underdog upset. Vitesse, on the other hand, has been stubbornly difficult to beat. They've lost only three of their last ten, and their away form shows just one defeat in their last four trips (W1, D2, L1). They grind out results, with draws against sides like Roda and Dordrecht. Their 2-1 away win at VVV Venlo in late October proves they can win on the road. Crucially, they've had 11 days of rest compared to Den Bosch's five, which could be a vital edge in energy and preparation. The head-to-head history is explosive, with all three previous meetings featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. Den Bosch edged the last encounter 2-1 in October. However, past fireworks don't guarantee future ones, especially with both teams showing defensive improvement trends in their data. Key Points: * **The Points Deduction Mirage:** Vitesse's 19th-place position is misleading; their actual on-field record is mid-table quality. * **Den Bosch's Home Vulnerability:** Despite a 50% home win rate, recent losses to VVV Venlo and De Graafschap show they are fallible in front of their own fans. * **Vitesse's Resilience:** Only three losses in ten games, with a strong tendency to draw (40% of recent matches). * **Goal-Fest History, But Improving Defenses:** All past H2H games saw over 2.5 goals, but both teams' trends indicate conceding fewer goals recently. * **Rest Advantage:** Vitesse has had nearly twice as long to prepare for this match. While the market sees Den Bosch as the favourite at odds of 2.05, the real value lies in backing the underestimated visitor. A Vitesse win at 3.10 is tempting, but their draw-heavy profile and Den Bosch's scoring threat make the **Draw at 3.60** the standout value pick for the long-term thinker. It's the classic underdog outcome that the market often undervalues in such seemingly mismatched fixtures.

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Den Bosch and Vitesse Set for Goal-Fest in Eerste Divisie Clash
Recommendation:BOTH_TEAMS_TO_SCORE_YES
Odds:1.50
Expected Value:+17.0%
Confidence:78

As a hyper-cautious analyst who only bets on near-certainties, I've scrutinised every data point for this Eerste Divisie encounter. Den Bosch, sitting 7th with 29 points, hosts a Vitesse side languishing in 19th with just 14 points after a significant deduction. While the table suggests a disparity, the underlying statistics paint a compelling picture for goals. Den Bosch's recent form is a story of offensive potency paired with defensive vulnerability. They have scored 20 goals in their last 10 matches, averaging 2.00 per game, but have conceded in every single one of those fixtures. Their 5-2 thrashing of Almere City and 3-1 away win at FC Eindhoven show their attacking threat, but results like the 0-1 home loss to VVV Venlo and the 1-2 defeat to De Graafschap highlight their inconsistency and defensive frailties. Crucially, they have kept zero clean sheets in this period, with both teams scoring in 90% of their matches. At home, they score 2.17 goals per game but also concede 1.67. Vitesse's profile is similar, if less prolific. They have found the net in 7 of their last 10, including in away games at Dordrecht (1-1), VVV Venlo (2-1), and Katwijk (1-1). Their 0-2 loss at bottom-placed Jong Ajax was a poor result, but they have only kept one clean sheet in their last ten outings. Their away form shows they score an average of 1.00 goal per game while conceding 1.25, leading to a 70% both-teams-to-score rate in their recent matches. The head-to-head history screams goals. All three previous meetings between these sides have seen over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring, including Den Bosch's 2-1 victory earlier this season on October 6th. The trends reinforce this: Den Bosch's goals conceded are improving, but their attack remains potent, while Vitesse's underlying numbers suggest a tight but leaky defence. When you combine Den Bosch's complete inability to keep a clean sheet with Vitesse's reasonable away scoring record, the logic becomes inescapable. The market odds of 1.50 for 'Both Teams to Score - Yes' imply a 66.7% probability. My rigorous analysis, based solely on the provided data, suggests the true likelihood is significantly higher. **Key Points:** * Den Bosch has conceded in 100% of their last 10 matches (0 clean sheets). * Both teams have scored in 90% of Den Bosch's and 70% of Vitesse's recent games. * All three historical head-to-head matches finished with both teams scoring. * Den Bosch averages 2.17 goals scored and 1.67 conceded at home. * Vitesse scores in 75% of their recent away fixtures. **Summary:** For a tipster who despises losing, this is one of those rare occasions where the data points to a near-certain outcome. The defensive records of both clubs are simply too poor to expect a shutout. While a home win for Den Bosch is plausible, it doesn't meet my strict 65% confidence threshold. The value and probability clearly lie with both teams finding the net.

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At the De Vliert, Goals Flow, A Betting Path We Must Know
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.57
Expected Value:+17.8%
Confidence:75

In the middle of the table, Den Bosch sits. On 29 points from 20 games, they are. Vitesse, with a game in hand, languishes in 19th with only 14 points. Yet, the standings, a snapshot they are. The true story, the recent form tells. **The Home Force, Den Bosch** Strong at home, Den Bosch has been. A 50% win rate in their last six home games, they boast. Scoring 2.17 goals per game at their fortress, they do. But a clean sheet, kept they have not in their last ten matches. Zero. Conceded in every game, they have. Look at their recent results, we must. A 2-1 victory over Willem II, a solid mid-table side. A 5-2 thrashing of Almere City FC, a top-six team. Yet, a 0-1 loss to VVV Venlo at home, a setback it was. Inconsistent, they are. But the goals, always there they are. Nine of their last ten matches, over 2.5 goals finished. A 90% rate, this is. **The Travelling Vitesse** Away from home, Vitesse finds wins hard to come by. Only 25% of their last four away games, they have won. But defeated, they are not often. A 25% loss rate away, they have. Draws, they collect. A 1-1 draw with Dordrecht, a 0-0 stalemate with FC OSS. But also, a 0-2 loss to the bottom-placed Jong Ajax, a puzzling result. Scoring away, a struggle it is. Just 1.00 goal per game on the road. Yet, in their last ten overall, both teams scored in 70% of matches. Defensive solidity, they lack also. Only one clean sheet in ten games. **When These Paths Cross** Three times they have met. Den Bosch, victorious twice. Vitesse, once. The last meeting, on 2025-10-06, a 2-1 win for Den Bosch it was. A pattern, there is. All three encounters, over 2.5 goals they finished. All three encounters, both teams scored. History, it repeats itself, suggests. **The Numbers, They Speak** Den Bosch averages 2.00 goals scored and 1.80 conceded over ten games. At home, this rises to 2.17 scored and 1.67 conceded. Vitesse averages 1.20 scored and 1.50 conceded. Away, they score 1.00 and concede 1.25. Combined, a goal-rich environment we expect. The trends whisper: Den Bosch's goals conceded are improving, but their goals scored are declining. Vitesse's trends are similar, but with low confidence. Meaning, little we can trust. The volatility index for both is high. Consistent, they are not. **The Betting Path, Clear It Is** The market offers 1.57 for over 2.5 goals. A short price, it seems. But consider the evidence: Den Bosch's last ten games, 90% over 2.5. The head-to-head, 100% over 2.5. The goal expectancies point to over three goals. The fair probability from the market is 59.95%, but my deep thought sees a higher chance. Around 75%, I estimate. Value, there is. Both teams to score at 1.50 is also tempting, with Den Bosch's 0% clean sheet rate. Yet, over 2.5 goals encompasses that and more. A 1-1 draw would ruin it, but how likely? Vitesse's away draws often see few goals. But against Den Bosch's leaky and scoring ways, a low-scoring draw feels distant. **Key Points:** * Den Bosch has seen over 2.5 goals in 9 of their last 10 matches. * All three historical meetings between these sides finished with over 2.5 goals. * Den Bosch has kept zero clean sheets in their last 10 games. * Vitesse has kept only one clean sheet in their last 10 games. * Den Bosch averages 3.84 total goals per game at home. * The goal expectancy model suggests a total of over three goals. **Summary** Clouded, the path to a straight win is. Den Bosch at home is favoured, but Vitesse is tough to beat away. The clearest signal from the data, the goal net will bulge often. In a fixture where defence is an afterthought, over 2.5 goals is the wise bet. Take it, you should.

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Den Bosch vs Vitesse: Goals Guaranteed in Eerste Divisie Clash?
Recommendation:BOTH_TEAMS_TO_SCORE_YES
Odds:1.50
Expected Value:+12.5%
Confidence:75

Right then, let's have a proper look at this Eerste Divisie fixture. Den Bosch, sitting 7th, welcome Vitesse, who are down in 19th but with a game in hand. On paper, you'd fancy the home side, but the numbers tell a more interesting story. Den Bosch have been the definition of 'entertaining' lately. In their last ten games, they've scored a whopping 20 goals but also let in 18. That's an average of 3.8 goals per game! More tellingly, they haven't kept a single clean sheet in that run. They're a side that loves a ding-dong battle. Just look at their recent results: a 5-2 thumping of Almere City, a 3-3 cup thriller with league leaders ADO Den Haag, and a 2-1 win over Willem II. But they can also come up short, like the recent 0-1 home loss to VVV Venlo. At home, they average over two goals a game (2.17), so you know they'll likely find the net. Vitesse, on the other hand, are a tougher nut to crack recently. They've only lost three of their last ten, drawing four. They're not free-scoring, averaging just 1.2 goals a game, but they're stubborn. Away from home, they've only conceded 1.25 goals per game on average. Their recent results show they can get results on the road, beating VVV Venlo 2-1, but also suffering a shock 2-0 defeat to bottom side Jong Ajax. The key takeaway? They usually score – they've found the net in 7 of their last 10. Now, the head-to-head is where it gets juicy. These two have met three times, and all three games saw both teams score and over 2.5 goals. The most recent was just back in October, a 2-1 win for Den Bosch. The pattern is clear: when these sides meet, the nets bulge at both ends. So, what's the play? The bookies have Den Bosch as favourites at 2.05, and you can see why. They're higher in the table and at home. But Vitesse's recent resilience makes the straight win a bit nervy for my liking. The value, in my book, lies in the goal markets. **Key Points:** * Den Bosch have scored in 9 of their last 10 games but have **zero clean sheets** in that period. * Vitesse have scored in 7 of their last 10 games. * All three previous meetings between these sides saw **Both Teams to Score**. * Den Bosch's home games average nearly 4 total goals, while Vitesse's away games are tighter but still see goals. * The odds for Both Teams to Score - Yes are a tempting 1.50. To sum it up, this has all the makings of another lively affair. Den Bosch will attack and probably score, but their defence is like a sieve. Vitesse are organised enough to get a chance and take it. I can't see either keeper keeping a clean sheet. So, let's keep it simple and back the obvious trend: both teams finding the back of the net.

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