What is the prediction for the football match between Vitesse and De Graafschap?
Our prediction for the Vitesse–De Graafschap match is: De Graafschap to win or draw.
Other OPWIN picks
Vitesse to win (39% confidence); over 2.5 goals (60% confidence); both teams to score: yes (64% confidence)
Vitesse
Across the 5 most recent finished matches with available data, Vitesse scored an average of 0.80 goals and conceded 1.40 per match.
De Graafschap
Across the 5 most recent finished matches with available data, De Graafschap scored an average of 1.60 goals and conceded 1.40 per match.
How the recent evidence fits the pick
Recent results add context to Double chance: Draw or Away (X2): Vitesse scored 0.80 and conceded 1.40 per match across 5 covered games; De Graafschap scored 1.60 and conceded 1.40 across 5.
Players to watch
Across 5 recent recorded appearances, N. Bannis contributed 3 goal(s) and 0 assist(s). Available ratings average 6.84/10 across 5 rated appearances. Across 5 recent recorded appearances, D. Warmerdam contributed 2 goal(s) and 0 assist(s). Available ratings average 7.16/10 across 5 rated appearances.
Tactical matchup and recent shapes
The current record lists M. Dijkhuizen as coach of De Graafschap. The latest recorded formations are Vitesse in 4-2-3-1 (Nov 2, 2026) and De Graafschap in 4-2-3-1 (Oct 30, 2026). Across 7 recent matches with possession and shot data, Vitesse averaged 44.6% possession and 13.4 shots per match (3.4 on target), a a lower-possession profile that still produces shots profile. Across 7 matches, De Graafschap averaged 53.0% possession and 13.3 shots (4.3 on target), a a more balanced possession and shot profile profile. The recorded numbers do not show a pronounced gap in possession or shot volume.
Home and away performance
In 3 recent home matches, Vitesse recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses, averaging 1.33 points, 1.67 goals scored and 1.67 conceded per match. Away from home, De Graafschap recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses in 3 matches, averaging 1.33 points, 1.67 goals scored and 1.67 conceded per match. These split records do not show a clear points-per-match advantage for either side.
This Eerste Divisie fixture takes place at GelreDome (Arnhem).
Recent results show no clear home advantage for Vitesse: 1.3 points per home match compared with 1.0 away, with performance varying between matches.
This OPWIN expert read combines the existing model pick with recorded football evidence. Match outcomes remain uncertain.