MVV Maastricht vs VVV-Venlo Prediction 13.10.2024 | Eerste Divisie

• Competition: Dutch - Eerste Divisie
• Date: Sunday, 13th, October 2024
• Kickoff: 13:30 UK / 14.30 CEST
• Venue: De Geusselt (Maastricht)

Sunday's clash at De Geusselt will feature two struggling teams as MVV Maastricht hosts VVV-Venlo in round 10 of the Dutch Eerste Divisie.

Following rock-bottom Jong Utrecht, who are still winless, MVV Maastricht are next on the list with the fewest victories, having only managed to come out on top once, which occurred in late August when they defeated Jong PSV in a five-goal thriller. The joy of securing their first win of the season quickly faded, as the Sterrendragers faced a harsh reality and struggled to put in decent displays, with their most recent match resulting in a 1-1 stalemate against FC Emmen, leading to an extended winless run of five games (D3 L2).

Their next second-tier challenge will be against a VVV-Venlo side that are also experiencing a sluggish start to their Eerste Divisie campaign, which is clearly reflected in their current position on the table, where they sit fourth from the bottom with only eight points to their name. Unfortunately, Venlose Trots find themselves among the teams that have often tasted the bitterness of defeat this season, having fallen five times out of nine outings, with one of those tough moments occurring last time out when they suffered a 0-1 home loss against Cambuur.

MVV Maastricht vs VVV-Venlo Betting Tips: BTTS

Considering that both Maastricht and Venlo are enduring similarly difficult starts to their domestic campaigns, we expect an exciting contest with goals at both ends, as neither team has shown much reliability at the back. In their last three home clashes, the Sterrendragers have treated fans to high-scoring spectacles, where a minimum of four goals have been tallied per game and both sides managed to score twice. With Venlo’s defense leaking 17 goals and failing to keep a clean sheet in any of their first eight league outings, it seems unlikely they’ll be able to contain Maastricht’s high-scoring offense that has struck two or more in three straight home fixtures. Overall, it's evident that neither side has a reliable defense, and coupled with the fact that both will see opportunities to grab all the points, we foresee an exciting game decorated with plenty of goals.