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KV Mechelen1-2Karpaty
Fri, 18 Sept 2026, 18:00
Eerste Divisie
Netherlands
Netherlands
Full Time

Match Timeline

14'
Nassim Ait Mouhou⚽
Normal Goal → Lars de Blok
18'
Tristan Schenkhuizen⚽
Normal Goal → Mattheos Tsigkas
38'
Jamie Schuldes⚽
Normal Goal → Driss Laaouina
45'
Emmanuel Chigozie Owen🔄
Substitution 1 → Bjorn Menzo
53'
Nassim Ait Mouhou⚽
Normal Goal → Ismail Oulad M'Hand
54'
Mattheos Tsigkas🔄
Substitution 1 → L. Schmidt
54'
Ismail Oulad M'Hand🔄
Substitution 2 → Andreas Verstraeten
60'
Per Kloosterboer🔄
Substitution 2 → Noa Malik Dundas
70'
Driss Laaouina🔄
Substitution 3 → Kenji Goes
70'
Richie Omorowa🔄
Substitution 4 → Nana Gyamfi-Amoah
71'
Andreas Verstraeten🟨
Yellow Card
73'
Viggo Plantinga🟨
Yellow Card
76'
Edhy Zuliani🔄
Substitution 3 → Philip Heise
76'
Mohammed Odriss🔄
Substitution 4 → Thomas Janssen
79'
Jamie Schuldes🔄
Substitution 5 → Levi Rietveld

Match Statistics

378Passes accurate302
10Shots insidebox11
6Shots outsidebox1
7Blocked Shots1
17Free Kicks16
3Shots on Goal8
5Goalkeeper Saves2
6Shots off Goal3
1Offsides1
458Total passes389
16Total Shots12
1Yellow Cards1
5Corner Kicks4
16Fouls17
0Red Cards0
54Ball Possession46

Starting Lineups

Jong UtrechtJong Utrecht1:1

Starting XI

1K. GadellaaG
14P. KloosterboerD
8D. LaaouinaM
11R. OmorowaF
5Viggo PlantingaD
10Massien GhaddariM
9Tijn den BoggendeF
3J. SchuldesD
6W. KooyM
7E. C. OwenF
2Yousri SbaiD

VVV VenloVVV Venlo1:1

Starting XI

13Y. SchoonderwaldtG
5Lars de BlokD
38Tristan SchenkhuizenM
11N. Ait MouhouM
9M. TsigkasF
33G. BlancquartD
8Ismail Oulad M'HandM
24M. OdrissM
4É. ClancyD
7E. ZulianiM
14Raf VullersD

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Jong Utrecht
Jong Utrecht
Form: W-W-D-L-L
VVV Venlo
VVV Venlo
Form: W-L-W-W-W
Record
2 W
1 D
7 L
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5 W
0 D
5 L
Goals Per Game
1.6
Scored
vs
2.3
Scored
2.5
Conceded
vs
2.0
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
10%
Clean Sheets
20%
BTTS
90%
BTTS
70%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:1.8
Away:1.4
Conceded
Home:2.4
Away:2.6
Scored
Home:2.3
Away:2.3
Conceded
Home:1.6
Away:3.0

ELO comparison

Pre-match ratings

Rating period
Match snapshot
Jong Utrecht versus VVV Venlo: long term ELO, before the match
Jong UtrechtHomeRatingVVV VenloAway
Strength
1,372.6Overall1,437.4
1,409.9Match venue1,411.2
1,409.9At home1,471.5
1,307Away1,411.2
Attack & defence
1,428.1Attack1,489.1
1,431.2Defence1,475.4
1,440Home attack1,498.8
1,378.3Away attack1,426.1
1,435.2Home defence1,499.3
1,413.4Away defence1,457.3
Match profile
2,195Goal environment1,813.3
1,746.7Home goals1,683.3
1,948.3Away goals1,630
1,481.4Possession1,492.9
Specialist ratings
1,459.8Set-piece attack1,464.3
1,460.7Set-piece defence1,464.9
1,394.5Close games1,413.1
1,374.2Winning margin1,448.8

Match venue compares Jong Utrecht at home with VVV Venlo away. All ratings are within this league.

Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.

📝 Match Preview

Jong Utrecht vs VVV Venlo: Venlo's Quality Should Prevail
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:2.25
Expected Value:+3.5%
Confidence:7

Jong Utrecht faces a daunting task at home as they host VVV Venlo in this Eerste Divisie fixture. The hosts have struggled to find consistency this season, currently sitting in 15th place with a disappointing 0.70 points per game. Their recent form is a significant point of concern; they have secured only two wins in their last ten matches, while their defense has been porous, conceding an average of 2.50 goals per game. In stark contrast, VVV Venlo enters the match in much stronger form, occupying 4th place in the standings. They have maintained a solid 50% win rate over their last 10 games and have demonstrated impressive offensive output, averaging 2.30 goals per game. While their away form has seen some fluctuations, their ability to create and convert chances remains a primary strength. The head-to-head data provides a compelling narrative for the visitors. Jong Utrecht has failed to secure a single home win against VVV Venlo in their previous meetings, while Venlo has shown they can navigate these fixtures effectively. Furthermore, Jong Utrecht’s defensive vulnerabilities, combined with Venlo’s consistent scoring rate, create a scenario where the visitors are well-positioned to take all three points. With a total goal expectancy of 4.77, we can anticipate a high-scoring affair. Jong Utrecht's home goal conceding average of 2.40 provides a perfect opening for a high-performing Venlo side. Given the disparity in current league positions and the fact that Utrecht has a 0% home win rate against Venlo, the value lies with the visitors. Key Points: - VVV Venlo is currently 4th in the table, while Jong Utrecht is struggling in 15th. - Jong Utrecht has a 0% home win rate against VVV Venlo in head-to-head history. - Jong Utrecht concedes 2.50 goals per game on average, providing ample opportunity for Venlo's 2.30 goals per game average. - VVV Venlo has a 50% win rate in their last 10 games, showcasing much better momentum than the hosts. - The goal expectancy for this match is very high at 4.77 total goals. The data points toward a victory for the superior side. We expect VVV Venlo to capitalize on Jong Utrecht's defensive lapses. Recommended Bet: Away Win

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