De Graafschap
- Marinus Dijkhuizen’s pragmatic approach and emphasis on collective work-rate has made De Graafschap a tough team to beat since he took over in January 2025.
- The home side have a solid defence, particularly when their tempo is controlled and they can press in numbers in specific situations.
- Reuven Niemeijer has scored 19 goals in 36 Eerste Divisie appearances this season.
- De Graafschap’s recent form has been mixed, winning two of their last five league games and drawing two and losing one.
Cambuur
- Second-placed Cambuur Leeuwarden are worthy favorites to earn the win in Friday’s Eerste Divisie clash at De Graafschap, who have won only nine of their 18 home games this term.
- Henk de Jong has done a superb job at Cambuur since October 2023, instilling a clear tactical identity that combines structured positional play and an energetic approach to pressing.
- The Schoonmakers have won 10 of their 18 away Eerste Divisie games, conceding an average of 1.33 goals per game on the road.
- Ichem Ferrah is in particularly hot form right now with four of the team’s last nine goals, and 11 for the season in 33 appearances (league only).
Head-to-Head
- Cambuur have won the last two head-to-head meetings in Eerste Divisie.
- Cambuur are second in Eerste Divisie with 75 points from 36 games, De Graafschap are fourth with 60 points from 36 games.
Key Players
- Ichem Ferrah is in particularly hot form right now with four of the team’s last nine goals, and 11 for the season in 33 appearances (league only).
- Reuven Niemeijer has scored 19 goals in 36 Eerste Divisie appearances this season.
Betting Insights
- De Graafschap have won nine, drawn three and lost six at home in the Eerste Divisie 2025-26.
- De Graafschap average 2.06 goals per home match this term, so we are taking the higher odds on the away side to take all three points in a high-scoring game.
Prediction
If he gets chances to run at the home team’s defense, Cambuur should win .
