VVV Venlo host Vitesse in the KNVB Beker on 28 October 2026 at 22:00. Venlo sit second in the First Division after 12 rounds with 25 points and 34 goals scored, averaging 2.83 per game. Vitesse are ninth with 17 points and a goal difference of 16:17. Venlo won 4-2 away at Dordrecht last weekend, leading 3-0 by the 33rd minute. Vitesse lost 0-2 at home to Emmen on Friday, squandering multiple chances and failing to score.
Form and H2H
Venlo's last ten matches show seven wins, one draw, and two losses, averaging 2.90 goals for and 1.60 against. Vitesse have won four, drawn one, and lost five in their last ten, averaging 1.20 goals for and 1.50 against. In six head-to-head meetings since 2011, Vitesse won twice, Venlo won twice, and they drew twice. Venlo won 2-1 away at Vitesse in October 2025.
Venlo are without captain Alex Schalk, Edhi Zuliani, Tristan Schenkheyzen, and Jay de Graaf through injury. Vitesse goalkeeper Connor van den Berg suffered a head injury against Emmen and is unlikely to play, with backup Maximilian Brüll expected to start. Venlo defender Lars de Blok scored directly from a corner kick against Dordrecht and will continue to test Vitesse's set-piece defence.
Best Bet
Back Venlo to win. Venlo's attack has scored twice as many goals as Vitesse this season and dismantled Dordrecht in the first half. Vitesse's backup goalkeeper and poor recent form make them vulnerable. Venlo are priced at 2.07 on 1xBet, 2.05 on 1Win, and 2.07 on 22Bet.
Odds to Watch
The draw is available at 3.82 on 1xBet and 22Bet, and 3.85 on 1Win. Vitesse at 2.99 on 1xBet and 22Bet, and 3.01 on 1Win. Venlo's attacking output and Vitesse's defensive vulnerabilities suggest the home side should be favoured, but Vitesse have scored 12 goals in their last six meetings and remain capable of creating chances.
Dordrecht
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Emmen
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