📊 Form Guide

VVV-Venlo

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VVV-Venlo won’t want a repeat of their last result here following a 2-3 Eerste Divisie loss in their previous game against Den Bosch.

In that game, VVV-Venlo managed 66% possession and 15 shots at goal with 6 on target. For VVV-Venlo, goals were scored by Levi Smans (52') and Michalis Kosidis (76'). For their opponents, Den Bosch got 14 shots on goal with 5 on target. Jaron Vicario (45'), Salah-Eddine Oulad M'Hand (54') and Kacper Kostorz (87') scored for Den Bosch.

It has not been often in recent times that VVV-Venlo have managed to hold out for a full 90 minutes. The reality is that VVV-Venlo have seen their defence breached in 5 of their previous 6 games, letting in 10 goals during that time.

Jong Ajax

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In their previous game, Jong Ajax drew 1-1 in the Eerste Divisie tie with Roda JC Kerkrade.

In that match, Jong Ajax managed 47% possession and 11 shots on goal with 3 of them on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Jong Ajax was Silvano Vos (13'). Roda JC had 13 attempts on goal with 4 on target. Václav Sejk (9') scored for Roda JC Kerkrade.

The numbers tell their own story, and Jong Ajax have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 matches, with opponents netting 11 goals overall. In defence, Jong Ajax have some weaknesses to address. Nonetheless, it remains to be seen if such a trend might persist in this next game.

Taking a look at their past results, Jong Ajax:

• haven't been defeated by VVV-Venlo when they have played them away from home in the previous 3 matches in the league.
• are without a win away from home in their last 2 league games.

👥 Head to head

A review of their past head to head meetings going back to 28/04/2017 reveals that these encounters have been pretty painful for VVV-Venlo. They have not been able to come away with any victories at all whereas Jong Ajax have just been too good for them, finishing as winners in 83 per cent of those games where they have faced each other.

Loads of goals were seen in those games, too - 22 in total which averages out at 3.67 goals per match.

The previous league contest featuring these sides was Eerste Divisie match day 9 on 06/10/2023 which ended up with the score at Jong Ajax 3-0 VVV-Venlo.

That day, Jong Ajax managed 50% possession and 22 attempts at goal with 9 on target. Goals were scored by Kristian Nökkvi Hlynsson (20'), Anass Salah-Eddine (32') and Mika Godts (56').

At the other end, VVV-Venlo had 15 attempts at goal with 7 of them on target.

The referee was Wouter Wiersma.

📰 Team News: VVV-Venlo

There aren’t many selection issues, with just the lone fitness concern for the VVV-Venlo gaffer Rick Kruys to contend with thanks to an almost full-strength group. Dylan Timber (Cruciate ligament injury) won’t play.

ℹ️ Team News: Jong Ajax

Owing to a fully healthy group available to choose from, the Jong Ajax manager Dave Vos has no fitness concerns whatsoever ahead of this clash.

💭 Prediction

It’s looking like Jong Ajax could really find it hard to be getting goals against a VVV-Venlo lineup who will likely dominate.

Our selection here is for a very comfortable 3-0 margin for VVV-Venlo at full-time.

Our expert partners are tipping over 1.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.

Lucas Pereira, 17:07 03/05/2024