Football Result
Gabin Blancquart 49'
Dean Zandbergen 59'
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
H2H Record before the game
VVV-Venlo
Draws
De Graafschap
In a surprising turn of events in the Dutch Keuken Kampioen Divisie, VVV-Venlo defeated De Graafschap with a score of 3-1 at the Covebo Stadion. The AI-powered prediction favored De Graafschap to win this balanced game, but VVV-Venlo defied those odds, securing a confident victory. The match saw VVV-Venlo, playing in a 4-3-3 formation, capitalize on their opportunities, scoring three goals in quick succession after the half-time break, while De Graafschap, set up in a 4-2-3-1, struggled to convert their possession into goals, managing only one through Wanya Marcal-Madivadua. Despite having less possession (36.8% vs. 63.2%) and fewer total shots (18 vs. 20), VVV-Venlo proved more clinical in front of the goal.
VVV-Venlo's goals came from Lasse Wehmeyer, Gabin Blancquart, and Dean Zandbergen, all within a 12-minute span in the second half, showcasing their attacking prowess. This victory marks a positive shift in form for VVV-Venlo, who have had a mixed run of results recently, contrasting with De Graafschap, who despite dominating possession, failed to convert it into a win, continuing their inconsistent performance. The result contrasts with the predicted 37.5% win probability for De Graafschap against VVV-Venlo's 34.6%. VVV-Venlo's next game is away against FC Emmen, while De Graafschap will host Telstar; based on the current form, VVV-Venlo might carry their momentum into the next match, while De Graafschap need to address their conversion rate.
Looking at their previous encounters, De Graafschap had won the last match against VVV-Venlo, but the home team has won 3 of the last 5 matches between these teams. For the next game, VVV-Venlo will face FC Emmen, who have been struggling recently, losing most of their matches. De Graafschap will face Telstar, which is on a good run of form. Based on recent performances and head-to-head records, both upcoming matches promise to be interesting.