Fri, 14 Aug 2026, 18:00
Eerste Divisie
Netherlands
Netherlands
Full Time
0:2
HT: 0 - 1

Match Timeline

4'
Edhy Zuliani
Normal Goal
24'
Charles-Andreas Brym🔄
Substitution 1 → Imran Nazih
41'
Jan Van den Bergh🟨
Yellow Card
43'
Alex Schalk🟨
Yellow Card
45+1'
Luis Görlich🟨
Yellow Card
50'
Edhy Zuliani
Normal Goal → Lars de Blok
54'
Mohamed Nassoh🟨
Yellow Card
55'
Paul Gladon🔄
Substitution 2 → Moussa Soumano
55'
Pepijn Reulen🔄
Substitution 3 → Maximilien Balard
55'
Raul Paula🔄
Substitution 4 → Mats Seuntjens
63'
Alex Schalk🔄
Substitution 1 → Mohammed Odriss
63'
Luis Görlich🔄
Substitution 2 → Michael Davis
63'
Nassim Ait Mouhou🔄
Substitution 3 → Thomas Janssen
67'
Fredrik Jensen🟨
Yellow Card
70'
Cherrion Valerius🔄
Substitution 5 → Boyd Lucassen
83'
Raf Vullers🔄
Substitution 4 → Tijn Joosten
83'
Eanna Clancy🔄
Substitution 5 → Philip Heise
89'
Mohammed Odriss🟨
Yellow Card

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal4
8Shots off Goal2
23Total Shots6
10Blocked Shots0
14Shots insidebox6
9Shots outsidebox0
9Fouls14
10Corner Kicks1
1Offsides0
65Ball Possession35
3Yellow Cards3
2Goalkeeper Saves5
492Total passes269
422Passes accurate193
86Passes %72
1.73expected_goals1.06
0.35goals_prevented0.35

Starting Lineups

NAC BredaNAC BredaUnknown

Starting XI

1Michael VerripsG
25Cherrion ValeriusD
4Leo GreimlD
12Jan Van den BerghD
22Rio HillenD
7Charles-Andreas BrymM
8Fredrik JensenM
11Raul PaulaM
10Mohamed NassohM
26Pepijn ReulenF
19Paul GladonF

VVV VenloVVV VenloUnknown

Starting XI

13Youri SchoonderwaldtG
21Luis GörlichD
4Eanna ClancyD
33Gabin BlancquartD
5Lars de BlokD
14Raf VullersM
38Tristan SchenkhuizenM
7Edhy ZulianiM
10Alex SchalkM
11Nassim Ait MouhouM
9Dean ZandbergenF

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

NAC Breda
NAC Breda
Form: W-L-W-W-L
VVV Venlo
VVV Venlo
Form: L-L-L-L-W
Record
5 W
1 D
4 L
4 W
1 D
5 L
Goals Per Game
1.5
Scored
vs
2.0
Scored
1.6
Conceded
vs
2.2
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
10%
Clean Sheets
0%
BTTS
60%
BTTS
80%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:1.5
Away:1.5
Conceded
Home:1.8
Away:1.5
Scored
Home:2.1
Away:1.7
Conceded
Home:1.9
Away:3.0

⚡ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1500
Average
1433
Average
Short Term Elo Rating
1500
→ Stable
1417
↓ Momentum (-15)
Expected Outcome
41%
Home Win
31%
Draw
28%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1500
Attack
1463
1502
Defence
1450
Recent Form
1500
Attack
1499
1509
Defence
1429
Post-Match Changes
-16
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

📝 Match Preview

NAC Breda vs VVV Venlo Preview: Over 2.5 Goals Value
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.50
Expected Value:+12.5%
Confidence:7

Welcome to the tipster box, I’m The Big O. Life’s too short for nil-nil, and this Eerste Divisie clash between NAC Breda and VVV Venlo is practically begging for a goal-fest. I only chase the action, and the numbers on this one are screaming for a high-scoring script. NAC Breda kicked off the 2026 campaign with a professional 2-1 away victory over FC OSS, proving they can still find the net when it matters. Over their last 10 matches, they’ve averaged 1.50 goals scored per game, while their defensive trend is actually improving. But the real headline here is VVV Venlo’s road defense. In their last 3 away fixtures, they’ve shipped 3.00 goals per game, sitting at a rock-solid 0.00% clean sheet rate across their last 10 outings. They’ve also been involved in 80.00% BTTS games recently, proving they don’t play for a boring 0-0 stalemate. The recent form reinforces this open-game narrative. VVV Venlo’s last outing against Heracles ended in a thrilling 3-4 draw, a classic example of their tendency to turn matches into shootouts. NAC Breda averages 18 shots per game with 5.5 on target, while VVV’s recent matches have consistently featured high total goal counts. Historically, 6 out of the last 10 meetings between these two have cleared the 2.5-goal mark, with 7 of those seeing both sides find the back of the net. The H2H record and current trends point to a match where both defenses will be stretched and both attacks will get their chances. When we run the mathematical model, the expected value is undeniable. The combined goal expectancy (λ) sits at a massive 3.96 (2.25 for NAC, 1.71 for VVV), which heavily favors a high-scoring affair. The current market price for Over 2.5 Goals is 1.50, implying a 66.7% probability. However, our Poisson distribution and form trends point to a true hit rate closer to 75%. That creates a positive expected value well above the required 6% threshold. I’m not here to watch a tactical snoozefest; I’m here to deliver the big O, and this fixture is practically begging for it. With multiple confirmatory signals lining up, the value is clear. Key Points: - VVV Venlo concedes an average of 3.00 goals per game on the road. - Combined goal expectancy (λ) is 3.96, strongly favoring a high-scoring match. - 60% of NAC Breda’s recent matches see both teams score, while VVV’s rate is 80%. - Historical H2H data shows Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of the last 10 meetings. - The current odds of 1.50 provide a positive expected value based on the underlying probability model. Final Verdict: The data screams goals, and I’m putting my money where my mouth is. I’m backing Over 2.5 Goals at 1.50.

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NAC Breda vs VVV Venlo Preview & Prediction: Braai Time for Goals
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.50
Expected Value:+8.0%
Confidence:7

G'day, it’s Pajimon here. We’re firing up the braai and cracking open a cold one for this Eerste Divisie clash between NAC Breda and VVV Venlo. When you strip away the noise and look straight at the numbers, this fixture is practically begging for goals. Both sides opened their campaigns in high-scoring affairs, and the statistical backdrop points to a must-watch, high-tempo encounter. NAC Breda kicked off the season with a 2-1 victory over FC OSS. They are averaging 1.50 goals scored per game at home, while their defensive metrics are tightening up, conceding just 1.75 goals across their last four home fixtures. Their recent form shows a 50% win rate across their last ten outings, and they maintain a healthy attacking output with an average of 18 shots per game. At home, they know how to press and finish. On the other side, VVV Venlo will be looking to bounce back after a 3-4 thriller against Heracles. The visitors are averaging 2.00 goals scored per game overall, but their away record tells a different story. They are conceding 3.00 goals per game on the road and haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last ten matches. Their attacking intent is clear, but the defensive vulnerability away from home is a glaring weakness that NAC will look to exploit. The head-to-head record heavily supports an open game. In the last ten meetings, six matches have seen Over 2.5 Goals, and Both Teams to Score has landed in seven of those encounters. The mathematical goal expectancies are even more telling: NAC Breda is projected to score 2.25 goals at home, while VVV Venlo is expected to find the net 1.71 times away. That gives us a combined expected total of 3.96 goals. When the underlying data points to nearly four goals, the 2.5 line is mathematically primed to land. The bookmakers have Over 2.5 Goals priced at 1.50. While odds below 1.60 require extra caution, the convergence of VVV’s road defensive frailty, NAC’s consistent home scoring, and the 3.96 expected goal total makes this a high-conviction play. Both teams are on equal rest (7 days), so fatigue isn’t a factor. We’re backing the goals market with confidence. Key Points: - NAC Breda won their opener 2-1 and averages 1.50 goals scored at home. - VVV Venlo lost 3-4 in their opener and concedes 3.00 goals per game away from home. - Six of the last ten head-to-head meetings have gone Over 2.5 Goals. - Combined goal expectancy sits at 3.96, heavily favouring a high-scoring match. - Both teams have identical rest periods (7 days), neutralising fatigue concerns. This fixture is a textbook case of attacking intent meeting defensive frailty. With NAC Breda looking to capitalise on home advantage and VVV Venlo’s road defence leaking goals, the numbers point to a shootout. I’m going with Over 2.5 Goals.

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NAC Breda vs VVV Venlo Preview & Prediction
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.50
Expected Value:+17.0%
Confidence:7

Listen closely, you must. The Eerste Divisie stage is set for NAC Breda to host VVV Venlo, and the numbers do not lie. When the path is clear, you must take it. NAC Breda arrives at home with a 50% win rate in their last four home fixtures, averaging 1.50 goals per game. VVV Venlo, however, carries a different energy away from home. Their away record shows a 0% win rate in their last three trips, but they have been involved in high-scoring affairs, conceding an average of 3.00 goals per game while scoring 1.67. The statistical profile favors the attacking side. NAC Breda takes an average of 18 shots per match, with 5.5 finding the target. VVV Venlo may struggle with volume, averaging just 8.67 shots, yet their recent outings have been chaotic. VVV Venlo boasts a 0.00% clean sheet rate across their last ten matches, and their away form reveals a defensive vulnerability that yields 3.00 goals conceded per game. NAC Breda’s home defense has let in 1.75 goals per game, but their attack has been consistent, keeping their scoring trend stable. Mathematical models project a combined goal expectancy of roughly 3.96 for this fixture. With VVV Venlo failing to keep a clean sheet in any of their last ten games and NAC Breda conceding 1.60 goals per game on average, the board is set for a lively contest. The fair probability for more than 2.5 goals sits comfortably above the bookmakers' implied odds, offering a clear path to value. When the signs align this clearly, hesitation is a distraction. Key Points: - NAC Breda has won 50% of their last four home games, averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.75 conceded. - VVV Venlo has lost or drawn their last three away fixtures, conceding an average of 3.00 goals per game. - VVV Venlo has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last ten matches (0.00% rate). - Poisson projections estimate a total of 3.96 goals, heavily favoring an open game. - Both teams show attacking intent, with NAC averaging 18 shots and VVV averaging 2.00 goals per game overall. The data points to a high-scoring encounter where defenses will struggle to contain the attacking flow. With VVV Venlo's away defensive record yielding 3.00 goals conceded per game and NAC Breda's home attack averaging 1.50, the threshold of 2.5 goals is highly probable. I recommend backing the Over 2.5 Goals market.

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NAC Breda vs VVV Venlo Preview & Betting Tips
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.50
Expected Value:+12.5%
Confidence:7

Welcome to the Eerste Divisie action, folks. NAC Breda host VVV Venlo in what promises to be an open, end-to-end affair. If you like your football with the back of the net rippling, you’re in the right place. NAC Breda come into this off the back of a 2-1 victory over FC OSS, proving they can handle the pressure in their opening league outing. At home, they’ve been a solid outfit, averaging 1.50 goals per game. They’ve won five of their last ten across all competitions, and their recent form shows they know how to grind out results when it counts. But don’t expect a defensive masterclass; they’ve conceded 16 goals in their last 10, averaging 1.60 per game, and their home record sees them leak 1.75 goals per match. Then you’ve got VVV Venlo. They’re a team that plays with absolute abandon. Their opening day ended in a thrilling 4-3 defeat to Heracles, and that’s a perfect snapshot of what to expect. VVV average 2.00 goals scored and 2.20 conceded per game over their last 10. Away from home, their defensive record is even more porous, leaking 3.00 goals per game while still managing to find the net 1.67 times. They’ve been involved in a goal-fest in nearly every recent fixture, boasting an 80% BTTS rate. The numbers don’t lie here. The mathematical model expects roughly 2.25 goals for NAC and 1.71 for VVV, putting us on track for nearly four goals on the board. Historically, when these two meet, 60% of matches see over 2.5 goals, and the last 10 H2H clashes have averaged 2.8 goals per game. VVV’s away defence is their Achilles heel, and NAC’s attack is firing on all cylinders with 18 shots per game. The combined expected goal tally sits at 3.96, heavily favouring a high-scoring game. The odds for Over 2.5 Goals sit at 1.50. While short prices can be tricky, the data here leaves little room for doubt. VVV’s away defence is statistically one of the leakiest in the division, and NAC’s home scoring consistency makes this a clear value play. The market consensus fair probability sits at 62.5%, but the underlying goal expectancy and recent match volume push the true likelihood well above 75%. Key Points: • NAC Breda have won 5 of their last 10 matches, averaging 1.50 goals scored at home. • VVV Venlo’s away defence concedes an average of 3.00 goals per game. • The combined expected goal tally sits at 3.96, heavily favouring a high-scoring game. • 6 out of the last 10 H2H meetings have produced over 2.5 goals. • Both teams have a combined 10+ goals in their last two league outings. The maths is clear, the form is wide open, and the defensive vulnerabilities on both sides guarantee chances. I’m backing the goals to fly. Over 2.5 Goals is the play.

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