VVV Venlo
- VVV are 3rd in Eerste Divisie 2026-2027 with 21 points from 10 games.
- VVV Venlo's form is looking good going into this Friday's home game against Jong AZ.
- Marinus Dijkhuizen, who took over on 1 July 2026, has instilled a more results-first approach to the side who play a direct, wide game, with moderate-to-high pressing.
- VVV have won 4 of their last 5 Eerste Divisie 2026-2027 matches, losing only 1, and have a solid foundation on which to build after back-to-back victories over Roda JC Kerkrade and Jong Ajax.
- VVV have a good record of 4-0-1 at home in Eerste Divisie 2026-2027.
Jong AZ Alkmaar
- Jong AZ Alkmaar are 11th in Eerste Divisie 2026-2027 with 13 points from 10 matches.
- However, this could be a chess match against Frank Peereboom's Jong AZ, who have been playing in a more structured and possession-based way since the former AZ winger took over as head coach on 2 February 2026.
- Jong AZ play with the ball, preferring to progress centrally and press from the front.
- However, Jong AZ's away record is 2-1-2 and they've already shipped 12 goals on the road in 5 games.
Head-to-Head
- Jong AZ won this matchup 3-1 when they last met 8 months ago, but since then, VVV have won 1 of the last 2 meetings, so we're going for VVV to win in this one.
- VVV have the momentum coming into this game having won their last 2 in a row, while Jong AZ have been in mediocre form, 2 wins, a draw and 2 defeats from their last 5.
Key Players
- Dean Zandbergen is VVV's main finisher with 4 goals in 4 appearances in Eerste Divisie 2026-2027, while Tycho de Wit has 4 assists in Jong AZ's last 5 matches, making him the chief creator.
- Bendeguz Kovacs is Jong AZ's main box threat with 4 goals in 6 Eerste Divisie 2026/2027 games.
Betting Insights
- VVV are slight favorites at 2.15 to Jong AZ's 2.8, with the draw at 4.2.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.3 looks a lot, given the potential for a defensive, tactical battle at De Koel, but both teams to score at 1.28 is also a low line and looks like the best option for what could be a good game.
Prediction
- We're going for VVV to win in this one.
- Jong AZ will make it tough, however, and have a chance of keeping this close.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.3 looks a lot, given the potential for a defensive, tactical battle at De Koel, but both teams to score at 1.28 is also a low line and looks like the best option for what could be a good game.