Venlo vs De Graafschap Prediction 23 August 2026
📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Venlo and De Graafschap. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 14:45 23 August. The tournament match will take place at the Covebo Stadion - De Koel stadium in the city of Venlo. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 11 April 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 3:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Venlo):
- ball possession percentage: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Venlo and De Graafschap:
- played 31 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 14, for the away team - 14, draws - 3;
- number of goals - 54 against 52;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.29, in the 2nd half - 2.13;
- average total goals in the match - 3.42.
Head-to-head statistics Venlo - De Graafschap

Venlo Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on 14 August 2026 as part of the Eerste Divisie tournament (home team - NAC Breda, away team - Venlo). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here's the game statistics (Venlo vs NAC Breda):
- ball possession: 36% vs 64%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 10;
- fouls: 15 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
✅The Venlo team has already started their championship performance, but it's too early to talk about any statistics. So let's take a look at the results of the last 10 official matches (including this season's games).
During this time, the team has won 3 victories, drew 2 times, and suffered 5 defeats. They managed to delight the fans with 17 goals, averaging 1.7 goals per game. It is worth noting that at home, the team averages 2.4 goals per match. Regarding goals conceded, the average is 1.6 goals over the same period.
Match Results: Venlo

De Graafschap Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on 17 August 2026 as part of the Eerste Divisie tournament (home team - De Graafschap, away - Jong AZ Alkmaar). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:5.
Here are the match stats (De Graafschap vs Jong AZ Alkmaar):
- ball possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 13 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 10.
⚠️The visiting team is De Graafschap. They haven't had many matches this season, so let's look at the statistics from the last 10 official matches.
During this time, the team has 3 wins and 3 losses, and 4 draws. Average goals: they score an average of 2.1 per match (away - 1.5), and concede an average of 1.8.
Match Results: De Graafschap
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 31;
- home team wins - 14, away team wins - 14, draws - 3.
Statistics: Venlo vs De Graafschap
- matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- wins: 1 vs 0;
- win percentage: 50% vs 0%;
- losses: 1 vs 1;
- draws: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 5 vs 3;
- draws: 2 vs 4.
- Venlo have not lost in 7 of last 8 home games against De Graafschap.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.74, the guests - 1.68;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.42;
- both teams scored: overall - 21; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Venlo vs De Graafschap
- average total in the tournament: 4.5 vs 4.5;
- average total goals scored: 2.5 vs 1.5;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 1;
- average total in the 2nd half: 2 vs 0.5;
- Venlo: average total at home in the tournament - 3;
- De Graafschap: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 2.4) vs 2.1 (away - 1.5).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 12 of last 13 Venlo games against De Graafschap.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 10 of last 11 Venlo games against De Graafschap (Eerste Divisie).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Venlo home games against De Graafschap.
Prediction on corners
Venlo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3; at home field - 5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; at home field - 6.2.
De Graafschap: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4, away - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; away - 4.
Yellow Cards Bet
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 1.42 (0.71 for home team and 0.71 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 1.93 (0.6 for home team and 1.33 for away team).
Venlo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2; at home - 1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.7; at home - 1.8.
De Graafschap: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.5, away - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.5; away - 0.83.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 31;
- both teams scored all-time - 21 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
Statistics: Venlo vs De Graafschap
- number of matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 2;
- number of BTTS matches for Venlo at home - 1 (100%);
- number of BTTS matches for De Graafschap away - 1 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Venlo at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for De Graafschap away - 4 (67%).
- Venlo have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games against De Graafschap.
- De Graafschap have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Eerste Divisie).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (3/20, 15%), 2:1 (3/20, 15%);
- Venlo at home most often finish matches: 3:4 (1/1, 100%);
- De Graafschap away most often play: 1:1 (1/1, 100%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 8.9% (odds 6.8)
1:2 - 7.96% (odds 8.2)
2:2 - 7.89% (odds 9.4)
Editorial Prediction
- Venlo have not lost in 7 of last 8 home games against De Graafschap.