Roda JC Kerkrade
- Roda JC Kerkrade and VVV Venlo, two of the oldest clubs in Dutch soccer, share a Limburg rivalry that will be extra fierce on Monday.
- Roda JC sit 5th in the Eerste Divisie 2025-2026 standings with 35 points from 22 games, while VVV sit five places lower and five points worse off on 30 points from 22 matches.
- Kevin van Dessel has installed a possession-based, proactive style of soccer with his 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 system at Roda JC since taking over in July 2025 and they play a high tempo pressing game from the start, while VVV are much more pragmatic, sitting deep, playing with great discipline on the flanks and looking to hit on the break.
- Roda JC’s form has been a bit more mixed, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat from their last 5 matches in the league.
- They have failed to win any of their last 3 home games, picking up 2 draws and 1 surprise defeat.
VVV Venlo
- VVV sit five places lower and five points worse off on 30 points from 22 matches.
- VVV coach Peter Uneken has brought a different approach to the club since taking over in October 2025, one which is built on a compact, structured defense and an ability to play on the counter-attack in the transition phases of the game.
- Their recent overall form has been solid with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss from their last 5 league matches.
- VVV Venlo is unbeaten in 3 away matches (W1, D2).
Head-to-Head
- VVV Venlo won the reverse fixture 3-1 five months ago in the Eerste Divisie 2025-2026.
- However, the hosts have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats from the last five head-to-head encounters.
Key Players
- Roda JC’s main goal threat comes from Anthony van den Hurk, who has 10 goals in 21 appearances in the Eerste Divisie 2025-2026 season.
- VVV have the more clinical finisher up front in Bjorn van Zijl, who has 6 league goals this season in 16 appearances, while Navarone Foor has been the creative spark with 3 assists in their last 5.
Betting Insights
- The bookmakers have Roda JC as 1.8 favorites for the match, and VVV as a 3.95 underdog.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.57 looks a likely bet here as Roda JC have scored an average of 1.80 goals per home match and conceded 1.40.
Prediction
A Roda win and over 2.5 goals will be the main selection for this game, with a 2-1 home victory forming the correct score prediction.
