De Graafschap (Home)
- De Graafschap and FC Den Bosch, both currently in the top eight of the Eerste Divisie 2025-2026, face off in a game with serious playoff implications on Sunday.
- The third-placed Dooiers have 37 points from 21 games, while Den Bosch sit seventh with 32 points, still in the playoff mix for promotion to the Eredivisie.
- Graham’s Graafschap are the league’s most free-flowing and high-octane 4-3-3 side, employing wide, wing play and a high tempo with players all over the field to overwhelm opponents.
- Jong FC Utrecht (0-1) and TOP Oss (1-2) were edged away from Doetinchem in the last month, while Graafschap suffered a 2-3 home defeat to Roda JC Kerkrade.
- Bouke Boersma is the main goal threat, netting 11 times in 20 Eerste Divisie games, including four in his last five appearances.
FC Den Bosch (Away)
- Den Bosch’s style is far more structured and patient with the 4-3-3 system focused on keeping the midfield tight and organised defensively.
- Ulrich Landvreugd has done a great job with the club since his appointment in November 2024, but Den Bosch have won just four and lost six of their ten away games this term, conceding 2.30 goals per game on average.
- Kevin Monzialo is the best player in this FC Den Bosch team, scoring 13 league goals in 21 appearances, including three in his last five outings.
- FC Den Bosch have won three and lost two of their last five.
Head-to-Head
De Graafschap have the superior head-to-head record, winning four of the last five meetings , including a 1-2 away win two months ago .
Key Players
- Bouke Boersma - netting 11 in 20 league games, including four in his last five.
- Kevin Monzialo - 13 goals in 21 appearances, with three in his last five.
Betting Insights
- Graafschap are rightly favorites here at 1.7, although Den Bosch aren’t as big underdogs as they probably should be at 3.85, with the draw priced at 4.4.
- Over 2.5 goals is available at 1.3 and may be a savvy wager for this clash between two very different styles of play.
Prediction
The Dooiers are in excellent form, score plenty of goals at home and have an outstanding head-to-head record against the visitors, so we’ll back the hosts to take all three points .
