Roda JC Kerkrade
- Roda JC Kerkrade and SBV Vitesse’s form and fortunes have diverged significantly since the beginning of 2026, with the hosts’ early-season consistency leaving them 6th in the Eerste Divisie 2025/2026 table with 46 points from 30 games, while Vitesse’s have fallen to 17th with 30 points after the same number of games.
- Roda JC Kerkrade have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five matches.
SBV Vitesse
- SBV Vitesse have won three of their last five games and claimed consecutive wins in their last two games.
- Vitesse score a modest 1.60 goals per away game, but concede only 1.67 - a testament to their defensive organisation.
Head-to-Head
The last game between these sides ended in a 2-2 draw at the GelreDome , while in the last three meetings, each team have one win and a draw.
Key Players
- Anthony van den Hurk, with 12 goals in 28 Eerste Divisie games, leads the line for Roda JC, but their ability to create wide overloads and their high-intensity pressing style allows them to keep the ball and sustain pressure.
- Dillon Hoogewerf leads the scoring for Vitesse with eight goals in 29 games, and his ability to press and score for the club has made him a key player in their recent turnaround.
Betting Insights
- We’re backing the visitors to take all three points at a good 3.37, after winning consecutive games under Rehm.
- Roda JC have an average 1.53 goals per game at home this season.
Prediction
This tactical clash between Roda JC’s possession-heavy style and Vitesse’s defensive blocks and transition game will be a tough encounter, but momentum is on Vitesse’s side.
