Emmen travel to Seacon - De Koel in the Eerste Divisie on Sunday 30 August (15:45 WAT) to face VVV Venlo. VVV Venlo are 2nd with 0 points from 0 games (in the top four), while Emmen sit 6th on 0 points (in the top half). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
VVV Venlo's last 5: WWLLL Most recently they beat De Graafschap 2–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 3 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Emmen's last 5: WWWWL Most recently they beat Jong AZ 3–1 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.7 goals a game.
Emmen arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 20 March 2026, finished Emmen 2–2 VVV Venlo.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.5 goals: 2.2 for VVV Venlo and 2.3 for Emmen. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 83% likely and both teams score in 70% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: VVV Venlo 38%, draw 22%, Emmen 40%.
Both teams to score: yes (70%) at 1.36.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 70% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: VVV Venlo 2–2 Emmen. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
VVV Venlo38%fair 2.63 · @2.45
Draw22%fair 4.51 · @3.60
Emmen40%fair 2.51 · @2.45
4.50Expected goals
2.22VVV Venlo xG
2.28Emmen xG
70%Both score
83%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–27%
1–26%
2–16%
1–16%
2–35%
3–25%
From our goals model: VVV Venlo 2.2 – 2.3 Emmen expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win VVV Venlo vs Emmen?
On our numbers VVV Venlo have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Emmen 40%.
How many goals will there be in VVV Venlo vs Emmen?
We expect about 4.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 83% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for VVV Venlo vs Emmen?
Our predicted score is VVV Venlo 2–2 Emmen, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.5 goals in total.
When is VVV Venlo vs Emmen?
VVV Venlo vs Emmen (Eerste Divisie) kicks off on Sunday 30 August 2026 at 15:45 (West Africa Time) at Seacon - De Koel.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
