Build-up and context
Tilburg will host a tasty Eerste Divisie clash as Willem II welcome SC Cambuur to the Koning Willem II Stadion on 12 December. The atmosphere should be tense: Willem II sit sixth in the table and have shown flashes of resilience at home, while Cambuur arrive in form and are firmly planted in second place. The last meeting between these two in September produced a 2-2 thriller, a reminder that this fixture can be open and entertaining. Home advantage gives Willem II a chance to unsettle the visitors, but the numbers point to a narrow edge for the away side.
Recent form and statistical snapshot
Willem II’s recent run reads as a mixed bag — victories over Dordrecht and VVV-Venlo interspersed with draws and a defeat at Den Bosch — leaving them solid but not unstoppable. Their attack has managed 25 goals across 19 matches, but defensive leaks (27 conceded) mean they cannot afford to sit deep for 90 minutes. SC Cambuur, by contrast, have been productive and consistent: 12 wins and just two losses in 19 matches, 41 goals scored and a far healthier goals-against column. Cambuur’s away numbers show a team capable of scoring on the road while keeping a good number of clean sheets.
Tactically, expect an attacking blueprint from both camps. Willem II averages a respectable number of shots and dangerous attacks at home, but Cambuur’s total shots and shots on target figures slightly outpace them, suggesting the visitors create higher-quality opportunities. The head-to-head 2-2 draw earlier in the season signals both sides can find the net, and the overall over-2.5 frequency edges above 50%, hinting at another open encounter.
Key recent moments
Willem II’s 2-0 win over FC Dordrecht saw Thomas Didillon-Hödl earn the match plaudits with the best player rating, a reminder that moments of individual brilliance can tilt tight matches at the Koning Willem II Stadion. Cambuur come in off a 2-1 victory over FC Den Bosch where Thijs Jansen led the charge as best player — momentum that any contender wants to carry into a big away test.
Betting angle and strategy
This game offers two realistic roads: back the away side’s overall consistency and firepower, or play the goals market given both teams’ willingness to attack. If you prefer a single, decisive market, the 1X2 choice is the clearest value. Cambuur’s form, superior goal return and fewer defeats give them a statistical and psychological edge, while the bookmakers’ pricing still reflects a degree of balance — an away win at 2.30 represents a fair compromise between risk and value.
For readers wanting to sharpen their approach to the match and selection of markets, a look at broader guidance like Soccer betting tips and the choice of markets can help. And remember the human side of wagering: maintaining composure is crucial — read How to have emotional control when placing bets? before staking.
Betting suggestion: Back SC Cambuur to win (1X2 - Away) at 2.30. Cambuur’s consistency, superior goal numbers and recent form make them the most likely winners in what should be an open, entertaining clash.