FC Emmen won’t want a repeat of their last result here following the 1-0 Eerste Divisie defeat last time out to MVV.
In that game, FC Emmen had 50% possession and 9 shots at goal with 2 of them on target. For their opponents, MVV Maastricht got 19 shots on goal with 5 of them on target.
It has been a rare occasion in recent times that FC Emmen have kept a clean sheet. The reality is that FC Emmen have been scored against in 5 of their previous 6 games, letting in 7 goals along the way. Historical results aside, we will just have to wait and see if such a trend might be maintained in this match.
A look at their previous results shows us that FC Emmen:
Since being beaten in their last game against Willem II in Eerste Divisie competition, Vitesse will be aiming to make amends here.
In that match, Vitesse managed 54% possession and 17 shots on goal with 9 of them on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Vitesse was Alexander Büttner (76'). On the other side, Willem II had 11 shots on goal with 6 on target. Thomas Verheydt (22', 81') was the scorer for Willem II.
Vitesse have been dangerous up front in their most recent fixtures, scoring 10 goals in their last 6 matches. This doesn’t mask the fact that Vitesse can also improve defensively after being scored against in 6 of those same clashes.
Looking at their past form shows that Vitesse:
An inspection of their past head to head results going back to 08/11/2020 reveals that these encounters have been disappointments for FC Emmen. They’ve not managed to come away with any victories at all whereas Vitesse have been dominant against them, running out winners in 67 per cent of those matches played.
There were also goals galore in those games, with 24 overall which averages out at 4 goals per meeting.
The last league game between these sides was Eerste Divisie match day 25 on 10/02/2025 when it finished Vitesse 2-0 FC Emmen.
That day, Vitesse had 50% possession and 19 shots on goal with 5 of them on target. Their only player to score was Bas Huisman (36', 59').
On the other side, FC Emmen had 9 attempts on goal with 4 on target.
The match was refereed by Ingmar Oostrom.
Julius Kade (Knee injury), Daniël Beukers (minor knock) and Luca Denk (Knee injury) are not available for FC Emmen gaffer Menno van Dam.
It’s likely that Vitesse will do really well to break down a FC Emmen lineup who should score a lot of goals.
We’re expecting a comprehensive 3-0 victory for FC Emmen when the full-time whistle blows.