Prediction FC Den Bosch vs De Graafschap 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Eerste Divisie on 31/10/2025

Match context and recent form

A vibrant clash awaits at Stadion De Vliert on 31 October 2025 as FC Den Bosch welcome De Graafschap in Round 14 of the Eerste Divisie. The home side come into this fixture fresh from a dramatic KNVB Beker victory over ADO Den Haag on 28 October, a 3-3 draw that ended with Den Bosch triumphing on penalties and midfielder Thijs van Leeuwen earning praise as the standout with an 8.3 rating. That cup success will lift the mood in Den Bosch, where their league form reads as a mixed bag — six wins, two draws and five losses from 13 matches, leaving them seventh with 20 points. On paper at Stadion De Vliert they have been lively, scoring 15 and conceding 10 at home, and their recent run shows goals in abundance.

De Graafschap arrive under a cloud after a 4-2 exit in the KNVB Beker at the hands of GVVV on 28 October, a result that will sting. Still, their league numbers reveal a team that can press forward: four wins, four draws and four defeats in 12 matches, with 19 goals scored and 19 conceded overall. Statistically they are the busier side in terms of raw attacking metrics — 252 total shots and an average of 21 shots per game — but away from home they’ve managed just six goals compared to 13 at home and they haven’t kept a clean sheet yet on the road this season. Rowan Besselink’s 7.29 showing in GVVV’s cup win was one of the brighter individual notes for the opposition.

Tactical preview and key trends

Expect an open contest. FC Den Bosch’s home numbers point to an attack-first mentality: a healthy corners average, a high over-2.5 rate at home (76.92%), and plenty of shots inside the box. De Graafschap’s season-long shot totals and dangerous attacks average suggest they will not sit back either; they create chances and have shown the capacity to both score and concede in spells. Head-to-head history is recent and tight — the last meeting in February ended 1-0 in De Graafschap’s favour — but current momentum leans slightly towards Den Bosch after the emotional cup win and the advantage of home turf. The bookmaker odds tilt towards an away victory, with De Graafschap priced at 2.15 while a Den Bosch win is 2.95 and the draw 3.75, reflecting a market that sees value in the visitors but also plenty of uncertainty.

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Betting suggestion

Based on the attacking profiles, recent cup scorelines and the high home over-2.5 rate for FC Den Bosch, the clearest value sits in the goals market. Back Over 2.5 goals. This selection captures the likelihood of an open, end-to-end encounter where both sides have shown they can score and concede — and it aligns with the strong home over-2.5 trend and De Graafschap’s penchant for high-shot affairs away from home.