VVV vs De Graafschap: match statistics
VVV vs De Graafschap: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
VVV played De Graafschap in Eerste Divisie (Netherlands). The match was played on 23 August 2026. Venue: Seacon Stadion – De Koel –. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
VVV: 1-0-1, 1.50 points/match. De Graafschap: 0-1-1, 0.50 points/match.
Goal statistics
VVV scores 2.50 and concedes 2.00 goals per match. De Graafschap scores 1.50 and concedes 3.00. League average: 3.67 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: VVV 50%, De Graafschap 100%. Over 2.5: VVV 50%, De Graafschap 50%. League level: BTTS 74%, Over 2.5 67%.
xG, shots and style
De Graafschap has higher xG: 1.86 vs 1.02. VVV: 8.5 shots per match, De Graafschap: 19.0.
Match halves
VVV: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 2.00. De Graafschap: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
VVV: 76-90+ (3 goals). De Graafschap: 16-30 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eerste Divisie: 3.67 goals per match, BTTS 74%, Over 2.5 67%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 5.50, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
VVV sit higher in the table, occupying 9th place compared with De Graafschap in 17th, and have picked up 7 points in their last five matches, while their opponents have managed just 2. The hosts are highly effective at home, scoring an average of 3 goals per game and converting 27% of their shots, whereas the visitors average just 1 goal away from home with a conversion rate of only 6%. De Graafschap enjoy more possession, averaging 64%, and generate a higher away xG (1.61 compared with VVV’s 1.16), but have failed to turn this into results. VVV’s key vulnerability is their defensive weakness: they concede an average of 4 goals at home and allow opponents an xG of 2.46. Despite this susceptibility, the hosts have greater attacking potential and better current form, making them the favourites, although the match should be open and closely contested.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS - Yes pick is supported by the fact that this season, both teams have been involved in matches with a goal scored by each side in 100% of cases, and neither team has kept a clean sheet. VVV score an average of 2.0 goals but concede as many as 5.0, while De Graafschap average 1.0 goal scored and 1.0 conceded. In their last five matches, the hosts recorded BTTS in 60% of games, while the visitors did so in 80%, conceding an average of 2.0 and 2.4 goals respectively. De Graafschap have generated a solid 1.73 xG in their last five matches, while VVV’s defence allows an average of 1.90 xG, clearly increasing the visitors’ chances of scoring. VVV should also find the back of the net, having averaged 22 shots and created 2.10 xG, while their opponents have conceded an average of 2.4 goals in their last five matches.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
In their last five matches, both teams averaged 2.2 and 1.2 goals scored respectively, while conceding 2.0 and 2.4 goals, creating favorable conditions for an open game. VVV averages 22 shots per match, including 5 on target, while De Graafschap generates 1.61 xG, meaning the visitors should create genuine chances despite their weaker recent results. In their last five appearances, the Over 2.5 goals line landed in 60% of matches for each team, while De Graafschap’s games featured both teams scoring in 80% of cases. Further support for goals comes from the league average of 3.8 goals and the fact that 70% of matches have produced at least three goals. The strongest signal, however, remains Over 1.5 goals: both teams have cleared this line in 100% of their matches so far this season, making it the safest pick.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a VVV win after the match, as De Graafschap were level at the break in 4 of their last 5 matches, while VVV were leading at that stage in only 2 of 5 games. However, the hosts have clearly better current form: they averaged 1.4 points per match compared with their opponents’ 0.4, winning 40% of their games, whereas the visitors have failed to win any of their last five. After half-time, VVV score an average of 1.4 goals, while De Graafschap concede 1.6, which favours the hosts edging an evenly balanced match in their direction. In addition, VVV average 22 shots and generate an xG of 2.10, while the visitors’ defence has allowed an average of 2.4 goals in their last five appearances. The risk of a draw in the final result remains significant, but VVV’s second-half advantage and the visitors’ poor run make the X/1 outcome the most likely.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| VVV | De Graafschap | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 21% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.71 | 0.38 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
VVV is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.5 pts / match - VVV · 0.5 pts / match - De Graafschap
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
VVV is 67% better for: goals scored per match.
2.5 goals / match - VVV · 1.5 goals / match - De Graafschap
VVV is 50% better for: goals conceded per match.
2 goals / match - VVV · 3 goals / match - De Graafschap
VVV scores in 100% of matches (2 of 2 matches), while De Graafschap keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 matches).
De Graafschap scores in 100% of matches (2 of 2 matches), while VVV keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - VVV
Over / Under - De Graafschap
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
VVV is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / match - VVV · 1 pts / match - De Graafschap
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
VVV - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
De Graafschap - second-half results
Concedes 1.0 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.50 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.5 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 50% |
| No goal | 0% | 50% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
VVV
De Graafschap
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eerste Divisie).
Teams vs league
| VVV | Liga | De Graafschap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 4.50 | 3.67 | ▲ 4.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 74% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 67% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 13% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 78% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 89% | ▼ 50% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): VVV 0 - 1 - 1 De Graafschap. Average goals 5.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of VVV vs De Graafschap?
The Eerste Divisie match finished VVV 2:1 De Graafschap. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between VVV and De Graafschap?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches VVV won 0, De Graafschap won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 5.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before VVV vs De Graafschap?
VVV score 2.50 goals per game on average and De Graafschap 1.50. The Eerste Divisie average is 3.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 67% of games. Both teams score in 50% of VVV's matches and 100% of De Graafschap's.
What form are VVV and De Graafschap in?
Over the last 5 games VVV have a 1-0-1 record (1.50 points per game) and De Graafschap 0-1-1 (0.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for VVV vs De Graafschap?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.