NAC Breda De Graafschap betting prediction


Betting suggestion:

Expectations are high for this to be one of the most evenly matched encounters in the 2023/2024 Eerste Divisie. NAC is defending its position within the playoff qualification zone and has shown consistency as a home team, scoring in every home match this season. On the other hand, De Graafschap has the chance to secure the vice-leadership of the league and has demonstrated strength as an away team with 7 wins in 12 away matches in this campaign, a notable record in the current season.
In their last meeting on 03-11-2023, during the 13th round of this Eerste Divisie season, De Graafschap secured a (1-0) victory at home. However, NAC has won the last 3 times they hosted De Graafschap in previous seasons.
Given the balance between the teams, as well as the importance of the match for both sides, we will bet on Over 2.5 Goals in this game. This is a mark that has been exceeded in 60% of NAC's home games and in 67% of De Graafschap's away matches in this championship.
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Preview
NAC and De Graafschap face at Rat Verlegh Stadion, in a match for the 24th round of the Eerste Divisie. In the last league head‑to‑head, played in 03‑11‑2023, De Graafschap got a home win by (1‑0). The head‑to‑head history at this stadium, favours the home team, since in the last 4 head‑to‑heads they won 3 and lost 1. Accordingly, in the last head‑to‑head played at this stadium, for the Eerste Divisie, on 10‑02‑2023, NAC Breda won by (2‑0). Odysseus Velanas (40' ) and Ezechiel Banzuzi (55' ) scored the goals of the match for NAC. De Graafschap registers significant differences between home and away results, so special attention is due to the home/away factor.

Analysis NAC

After 10 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses, the home team is in the 8th position, havinf won 34 points so far. In the last match, they have lost in an away match against Helmond Sport by (1‑0), after in the previous match they have won (2‑3) an away match against FC Emmen. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses in away matches; against 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses at their stadium. For the league, NAC won 17 points out of 30 possible points, after 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in the last 10 home matches. They haven't been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. They have conceded the first goal in 12 of their 22 matches for this competition, and have only turned the score around in 2.

This is a crucial match for NAC as, following their loss in the previous round, only a victory will secure their place among the top eight teams, ensuring a spot in the promotion playoffs zone. There is some concern as NAC has conceded goals in their last 4 matches in the 2023/2024 Eerste Divisie. However, there is a positive stat that gives the fans reason for optimism: NAC has scored in all 10 of their home games this season.
Coach Jean-Paul van Gastel faces several doubts and issues when selecting his lineup, typically based on a 4-2-3-1 formation. In addition to defender Boy Kemper, who has been sidelined since 15-12-2023, the NAC medical staff now worries about right-winger Roy Kuijpers, New Zealand midfielder Matthew Garbett, and attacking midfielder Thomas Marijnissen, who picked up injuries in the last match. Norwegian player Fredrik Jensen and Patriot Sejdiu, hailing from Kosovo, are likely replacements if necessary.

Confirmed Lineup: Roy Kortsmit, Jan Van den Bergh, Manel Royo, Cuco Martina, Lucassen Boyd, Fredrik Jensen, Aimé Omgba, Casper Staring, Dominik Janosek, Patriot Sejdiu, Elías Már Ómarsson.
Coach: P. Hyballa.

Analysis De Graafschap

The away team is currently in the 4th position of the league, with 39 points won, after 13 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses. In the penultimate match, they won in a home match against Jong PSV, by (4‑2). In the last match, they won in a home match against VVV‑Venlo, by (3‑0). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins and 8 losses in away matches, with 21 goals scored and 25 conceded; against 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses at their stadium, with 28 goals scored and 13 conceded. Their last away match for this competition ended in a win by (0‑1) against FC Eindhoven. In the last 10 away league matches De Graafschap has a record of 6 wins and 4 losses, so they have won 18 points out of 30 possible. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 23 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 9 times but have turned the score around in 3. In the last 12 away matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 10 of their 20 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

De Graafschap comes into this match on a high note with three consecutive victories, putting them in contention for the vice-leadership of the 2023/2024 Eerste Divisie in this round. To achieve this, the club needs to secure a win and hope for unfavorable results from Roda and ADO, currently second and third in the standings, respectively.
De Graafschap's impressive away record, which ranks as the third-best in the league, with 7 wins and 5 losses in 12 away matches, is in their favor. In fact, they are the team with the most away wins in the competition.
Coach Jan Vreman doesn't have any known absences and might even field the same starting lineup, employing a 4-3-3 formation. Keep an eye on left-back Alexander Büttner, who returned to action in the previous game, playing for 71 minutes, after suffering an injury on 08-12-2023 that kept him sidelined for over 45 days.

Confirmed Lineup: Thijs Jansen, Joran Hardeman, Alexander Büttner, Jeffrey Fortes, Xandro Schenk, Philip Brittijn, Simon Colyn, Donny Warmerdam, Basar Onal, Devin Haen, David Bosilj.
Coach: R. Robbemond.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the NAC vs De Graafschap match, on 2 February 2024, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy Tanzania, goes to: Over 2,5 goals ⇒ bet available on 1xbet.

The NAC vs De Graafschap on 2 February 2024 will be played at Breda, Rat Verlegh Stadion.

The most voted bet by tipsters at Betting Academy Tanzania, for the NAC De Graafschap match, on the "match odds" market, was a win by De Graafschap at with 67% of the tips.

 

Eerste Divisie - 2023/2024

  • 100% 379 / 380 Games

  • Home team wins 45.65%
  • Draws 25.07%
  • Away team wins 29.29%
  • Over 1.5 82.32%
  • Over 2.5 60.16%
  • Over 3.5 35.36%
  • Goals 1155
  • Goals /match 3.05
  • Goals /match home 1.7
  • Goals /match away 1.35
  • Both teams score 60.16%
  • Goals after 80' 17.23%
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