FC Emmen
- FC Emmen have won seven, drawn five and lost six of their 18 home games in the Eerste Divisie 2025-2026.
- Menno van Dam’s side have one win, two draws and two losses in their last five games.
- Emmen have won at home and lost on the road in that time, but they were thrashed 5-0 away to RKC Waalwijk before bouncing back with a 2-2 draw at Roda JC Kerkrade.
- Emmen, who average 1.67 goals against at home this term, having conceded 30 times in 18 home league games, can certainly score.
De Graafschap
- De Graafschap have won eight, drawn six and lost only four of their 18 away games in the Eerste Divisie 2025-2026.
- De Graafschap have gone unbeaten through their last five, winning three and drawing two.
- De Graafschap have beaten Jong AZ Alkmaar 5-0 and Cambuur 3-1 in their previous two games, showing their intent in both games.
- Marinus Dijkhuizen, who has overseen a promotion push since taking over in January 2025, has changed the style of play to one that is direct, high-tempo and can overwhelm teams in waves.
- They average 1.89 goals per away game this season, having scored 34 in 18 away Eerste Divisie games.
Head-to-Head
No draws between these two in their last five meetings with Emmen having won three and De Graafschaptwo .
Key Players
- Reuven Niemeijer is De Graafschap’s most advanced player, with 19 goals in 36 Eerste Divisie appearances this campaign.
- Romano Postema has 24 goals in 34 league games this term, while Freddy Quispel has contributed three assists in Emmen’s last five.
Betting Insights
The odds for Over 2.5 goals are a little on the low side at 1.35 , but Both Teams to Score - Yes is also 1.35 and that seems a fair bit of value considering what these two sides are capable of.
Prediction
With De Graafschap in such good form, and clinical away from home ( 8 wins, 6 draws and just 4 defeats in 18 away games), they can just edge an end-to-end affair that should see both teams get on the scoresheet.
