VVV Venlo vs Waalwijk – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates VVV Venlo at 52% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this VVV Venlo vs Waalwijk encounter.
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Match Analysis
VVV Venlo host Waalwijk at Seacon - De Koel in Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 17. Kick-off is scheduled for Friday 27 November 2026 at 19:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, VVV Venlo stand at 5W 2D 3L from 10 Eerste Divisie matches — 1.70 PPG. Last five: W L W W W. They are averaging 2.20 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. VVV Venlo have played only a handful of Eerste Divisie games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
In front of their own supporters this season, VVV Venlo have posted 5W 2D 3L at Seacon - De Koel — 1.70 PPG. They are averaging 2.00 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans.
Waalwijk — All Games: 1W 7D 2L from 10 Eerste Divisie fixtures this season — 1.00 PPG. Last five: D D D D D. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 1.60 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Both teams have scored in 90% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. Waalwijk have played only a handful of Eerste Divisie games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
When travelling in Eerste Divisie this season, Waalwijk have posted 2W 7D 1L from 10 away outings — 1.30 PPG. Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 90% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
VVV Venlo are in the better shape of the two on current Eerste Divisie data — 0.70 PPG ahead (1.70 vs 1.00). That form margin is the baseline of a sensible selection even before other signals are layered in.
H2H
The H2H landscape is flat: 2 previous encounters have yielded 1 wins for VVV Venlo, 1 for Waalwijk and 0 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 2 meetings have averaged 3.0 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 6 Mar 2026, ended 0–3 with Waalwijk winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Profile
VVV Venlo in-play tendencies (42 games, 21 at home): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 36%.
Waalwijk in-play tendencies (42 games, 21 at away): they score before half-time in 81% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 75% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 81% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 45%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — VVV Venlo 50% and Waalwijk 81% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (VVV Venlo 62% | Waalwijk 67%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects VVV Venlo 1.99 xG and Waalwijk 1.37 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: VVV Venlo attack 1.221 / defence 0.873 | Waalwijk attack 0.927 / defence 0.920. League average goals — home 1.770 / away 1.698. Data: 42 VVV Venlo games / 42 Waalwijk games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: VVV Venlo 52% | Draw 22% | Waalwijk 26%. Fair-value odds: VVV Venlo 1.92 | Draw 4.55 | Waalwijk 3.85. VVV Venlo hold a narrow Poisson edge at 52% — the draw (22%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 65% | BTTS probability 64% | Total xG 3.36. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 65% — a total xG of 3.36 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 64% reflects that both xG figures (1.99 / 1.37) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, VVV Venlo are the pick at 52% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 22% draw probability, Draw No Bet on VVV Venlo offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
Poisson projects 3.36 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 65% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.2 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 64%. Form rates corroborate: VVV Venlo 50% | Waalwijk 90% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: VVV Venlo vs Waalwijk | Competition: Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 17 | Venue: Seacon - De Koel • Kick-off: Friday 27 Nov 2026, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: VVV Venlo 52% | Draw 22% | Waalwijk 26% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 65% | BTTS 64% | xG VVV Venlo 1.99 / Waalwijk 1.37 • Poisson strength factors: VVV Venlo attack 1.221 / def 0.873 | Waalwijk attack 0.927 / def 0.920 | league avg home 1.770 / away 1.698 • Poisson stance: VVV Venlo (52%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.99
VVV Venlo xG
Expected Goals
1.37
Waalwijk xG
64%
BTTS
85%
Over 1.5
65%
Over 2.5
43%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does VVV Venlo vs Waalwijk kick off?
VVV Venlo vs Waalwijk is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 on Friday 27 November 2026 at Seacon - De Koel.
Where is VVV Venlo vs Waalwijk being played?
The match is being played at Seacon - De Koel.
What competition is VVV Venlo vs Waalwijk part of?
VVV Venlo vs Waalwijk is a Regular Season - 17 fixture in the Eerste Divisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win VVV Venlo vs Waalwijk?
Our statistical model gives VVV Venlo a 52% chance of winning, Waalwijk a 26% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making VVV Venlo the favourite.
Will both teams score in VVV Venlo vs Waalwijk?
Our model estimates a 64% probability that both VVV Venlo and Waalwijk will score (BTTS).
Will VVV Venlo vs Waalwijk have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 65%.
What is the head-to-head record between VVV Venlo and Waalwijk?
Record (2 meetings): VVV Venlo 1W | Draws 0 | Waalwijk 1W.
What form are VVV Venlo and Waalwijk in?
VVV Venlo (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 2.20 / GA 1.40 | L5 W-L-W-W-W. Waalwijk (all comps): 1W-7D-2L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.60 | L5 D-D-D-D-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from VVV Venlo's attack rating (1.22) and Waalwijk's defence rating (0.92), the model arrives at 1.99 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Waalwijk's attack versus VVV Venlo's defence, projects 1.37 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 42/42 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 10.7%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.4%), 2-0 (6.9%). Together the top three scorelines make up 27% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
VVV Venlo Win
52%
1.93
22%
4.60
26%
3.78
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
9.5%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.4%
Home win
1 – 0
6.9%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.99
VVV Venlo xG
Total xG
3.36
1.37
Waalwijk xG
1.93
52%
Home win
4.60
22%
Draw
3.78
26%
Away win
Goals Markets
85%
Over 1.5
1.18
15%
Under 1.5
6.67
65%
Over 2.5
1.54
35%
Under 2.5
2.86
43%
Over 3.5
2.33
57%
Under 3.5
1.75
25%
Over 4.5
4.00
75%
Under 4.5
1.33
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
64%
BTTS Yes
1.55
36%
BTTS No
2.81
Clean Sheet
25%
3.95
14%
7.29
Win to Nil
13%
7.63
4%
27.53
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 6.9 | 9.5 | 6.5 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.9 | 9.4 | 6.5 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 4.5 | 6.2 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for VVV Venlo vs Waalwijk?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.7%.
How many goals are VVV Venlo and Waalwijk expected to score?
The model projects 1.99 expected goals for VVV Venlo and 1.37 for Waalwijk, a combined total of 3.36.
How confident is the prediction model for VVV Venlo vs Waalwijk?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 52%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
VVV Venlo's recent record stands at 16W 6D 20L from 42 games, a 1.29 PPG return, with W-L-W-W-W in the last five. It's still early in the season for VVV Venlo, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Waalwijk, meanwhile, have gone 14W 16D 12L across 42 games — 1.38 PPG, with D-D-D-D-D in their last five. It's still early in the season for Waalwijk, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: VVV Venlo on 1.29 PPG, Waalwijk on 1.38. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, VVV Venlo have managed 10W 2D 9L from 21 games — 1.52 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Waalwijk's away record stands at 6W 10D 5L across 21 trips, a 1.33 PPG haul.
The Goals Picture
VVV Venlo are averaging 1.45 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game recently; Waalwijk are on 1.76 scored and 1.55 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Waalwijk in 81%.
Last 42 Results — Eerste Divisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
VVV Venlo
Early Season
Waalwijk
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are VVV Venlo and Waalwijk in coming into this match?
VVV Venlo have gone 16W 6D 20L in their last 42 games (1.29 PPG), while Waalwijk have gone 14W 16D 12L in their last 42 (1.38 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — VVV Venlo at home or Waalwijk away?
VVV Venlo's home record (1.52 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — VVV Venlo at home: 1.52 PPG; Waalwijk away: 1.33 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between VVV Venlo and Waalwijk runs to 2 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to December 2025. Every recorded meeting has come in Eerste Divisie. They last met on 6 March 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Last 2 Meetings
1
VVV Venlo
0
Draws
1
Waalwijk
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between VVV Venlo and Waalwijk?
From 2 meetings on record, VVV Venlo have won 1, Waalwijk have won 1, and 0 have been drawn.
When did VVV Venlo and Waalwijk last play each other?
They last met on 6 March 2026, when VVV Venlo 0-3 Waalwijk.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
VVV Venlo are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time.
Waalwijk are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 81% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 19% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — VVV Venlo 48%, Waalwijk 81% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 67% for VVV Venlo and 62% for Waalwijk. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 38% and 43% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: VVV Venlo have failed to score in 29% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = VVV Venlo home games / Waalwijk away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when VVV Venlo play Waalwijk?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 48% of VVV Venlo's games and 81% of Waalwijk's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is VVV Venlo vs Waalwijk usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 67% of VVV Venlo's matches and 62% of Waalwijk's.
Do VVV Venlo and Waalwijk tend to score early?
VVV Venlo have had a goal before half-time in 67% of their recent matches, Waalwijk in 81% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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