SBV Vitesse

vs

MVV Maastricht

Preview

Vitesse

• Vitesse are unbeaten in five matches (W4, D1) and have won their last two home games.
• Vitesse’s 43 points from 36 games represents a solid mid-table performance in the Eerste Divisie.
• They are coming into this on a two-game winning streak after thrashing Jong Ajax 6-1 at home and earning a 3-0 away victory at Jong FC Utrecht.

MVV

• MVV are winless in two away games (D1, L1) with three defeats in their last five fixtures (D2, L3).
• MVV have won just three of their 18 away games in the Eerste Divisie (D5, L10) and have scored just 15 goals on their travels.
• MVV have been well below their usual levels of performance, collecting just 37 points in the same number of games.

Head-to-Head

• The reverse fixture between these sides in October was won by MVV Maastricht by a 3-2 scoreline.
• They have one win, one draw and one defeat in their last three against MVV.

Key Players

• Vitesse
  • Nino Zonneveld leads the line for Vitesse with nine goals in 32 league games and has become the focal point for Rehm’s tactical system.
• MVV
  • Sven Braken is the Maastricht top scorer with just seven goals in 32 Eerste Divisie games and has been his team’s best outlet in attack this term.

Betting Insights

• The odds on a home victory at 1.49 are fair.
• The value lies with the visitors avoiding defeat here and gaining a point.

Prediction

• Vitesse are a much better team than MVV and their superior quality should be the difference in the game.
• Given their superior form and attacking momentum, they should be able to finish the season with a win here.