Prediction VVV-Venlo vs SC Heerenveen 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the KNVB Beker on 28/10/2025

Match context and recent form

The Seacon Stadion – De Koel will host an intriguing KNVB Beker first-round clash as VVV-Venlo welcome SC Heerenveen on 28 October 2025. Cup ties always carry an edge of unpredictability and this fixture is no different: VVV-Venlo arrive with a patchy run of results at home and in the league, while SC Heerenveen come armed with a free-scoring reputation from their recent Eredivisie outings. VVV-Venlo’s last five domestic results read like a rollercoaster — notable wins punctuated by narrow defeats — and that volatility makes them dangerous on their patch but not dependable. Their most recent outing saw them grind out a 1-0 victory away at FC Eindhoven, with goalkeeper Youri Schoonderwaldt earning the match’s best rating, underlining that VVV can be resilient when required.

SC Heerenveen’s sequence has been more consistent in finding the net. Their late thriller that finished 3-3 with NAC Breda is a prime example of an attack-minded side comfortable in high-tempo encounters. Prior to that they recorded wins by close margins and produced multiple matches with multiple goals, including a 3-2 victory over NEC Nijmegen and a 3-2 win away at Telstar. When you factor in the pair’s recent head-to-head history in the KNVB Beker — a memorable 5-1 win for Heerenveen in a previous first-round meeting — the expectation tilts toward an open and entertaining tie rather than a tactical stalemate.

Tactical battle and what to expect

There’s a clear narrative shaping up: VVV-Venlo will lean on home familiarity and moments of defensive solidity, while Heerenveen are likely to push the tempo and search for goals. The cup setting encourages rotation and boldness, but recent match reports suggest Heerenveen’s matches often produce multiple goals and excited end-to-end action. VVV’s results show they can keep games tight, yet they have also conceded and scored in streaks — a sign this match could swing into a scramble for advantage rather than a cautious, low-scoring affair.

Prediction and betting suggestion

Expect an open, attacking contest with both sides capable of finding the net. Given Heerenveen’s string of high-scoring games and the historical cup hammering in the KNVB Beker, the more reliable market here is the goal market rather than a straight match-winner pick. Betting suggestion: Over 2.5 goals. The combination of Heerenveen’s recent goal-laden performances and VVV-Venlo’s mixed defensive form points to a fixture that should clear three goals.