01 · 2 legs
Safe
- VVV-Venlo to win51%
- Over 1.5 goals76%
Eerste Divisie16°0,6 mm18 km/h
Läs på svenskaMarcus Johansson · · Analysis from the match model · How the predictions work
TOP Oss have frequently had the upper hand in their encounters with VVV-Venlo, winning three of their last six meetings since 2023, while Venlo has only managed to secure one victory. However, this historical edge should be viewed cautiously, given the small sample size. The current form paints a different picture, with VVV-Venlo sitting on 9 points compared to TOP Oss's 3. Despite their lack of dominance in head-to-heads, the hosts are positioned as clear favorites in this matchup, with a model probability of 51%.
VVV-Venlo's strength lies in their counter-attacking prowess and reliance on crosses. This style is likely to clash with TOP Oss's approach, characterized by a low defensive block and direct play. The hosts have an expected goals average of 1.73, overshadowing the visitors' 1.02. Despite this, the most likely scorelines—1-1 and 1-0—suggest a tight affair, highlighting VVV-Venlo's struggle to convert superior xG into a clear advantage on the scoreboard.
The expected goals against (xGA) metric shows that both teams have defensive vulnerabilities, with Venlo conceding an average of 2.1 xGA per match against Oss's 1.8. This points to potential defensive frailties that could be exploited, yet it seems that both defenses are just solid enough to keep the scoreline under control. An over 2.5 goals chance of 52% aligns closely with a 53% likelihood for both teams to score, hinting at a balanced game.
The sharpest angle here lies in the value offered by the under 2.5 goals market. With odds of 2.72 available at Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet, there is a notable 31% edge according to the model. Given the overall balance and defensive tendencies of both teams, an under 2.5 goals outcome appears not only plausible but potentially profitable.
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| Bookmaker | 1 · VVV-Venlo | X | 2 · TOP Oss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | 1.85 | 3.60 | 3.70 |
| Betsson | 1.85 | 3.60 | 3.70 |
| Nordicbet | 1.85 | 3.60 | 3.70 |
Odds updated 11 Sept, 11:39
1.82 → 1.85
3.85 → 3.60
3.70 → 3.70
1.41 → 1.43
Betsafe · 12 recorded price levels · 06/09/2026 → 11/09/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Head-to-head based on Eerste Divisie data since 2023.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
| Performance | VVV-Venlo | TOP Oss |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 9 | 3 |
| xPoints | 6 | 6.8 |
| xG per match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| xGA per match | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.1 | 0.22 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.34 | 0.2 |
| Playing style | VVV-Venlo | TOP Oss |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.3 | 0.31 |
| Field tilt | 0.36 | 0.33 |
| xT per match | 1.1 | 0.97 |
| xTA per match | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 23 | 24 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.23 | 0.25 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.29 | 0.26 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.19 | 0.24 |
| Entries into the box per match | 13 | 13 |
| Entries into the box against | 15 | 19 |
| Pass completion % | 0.72 | 0.65 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.62 | 0.59 |
| Passes per match | 274 | 231 |
| Passes against per match | 382 | 440 |
| Switches of play per match | 20.2 | 23.4 |
| Long balls per match | 31 | 42 |
| Set pieces | VVV-Venlo | TOP Oss |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Corners per match | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| Corners against per match | 6.1 | 7.3 |
| xG per corner | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.48 | 0.38 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.77 | 0.67 |
| Other | VVV-Venlo | TOP Oss |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| The goalkeepers | Youri Schoonderwaldt (VVV-Venlo) | Mike Havekotte (TOP Oss) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 18 | 16 |
| Save % | 67% | 67% |
| xG prevented | 28% | 44% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives VVV-Venlo a 51% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: VVV-Venlo 51%, draw 25%, TOP Oss 24%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 12% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 52% and under at 48%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 53% according to the model.
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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