Prediction for match VVV Venlo — Heerenveen, 28.10.2025

Who is the favorite in the VVV Venlo vs Heerenveen match?

The KNVB Cup will continue with a clash between VVV Venlo and Heerenveen on October 28, 2025. Bookmakers rate Heerenveen's chances of winning at odds of 1.50, a draw at 4.00, and VVV Venlo's success at 5.00. The probability percentages are distributed as follows: 59.70% for a Heerenveen win, 22.39% for a draw, and 17.91% for a VVV Venlo victory. The initial odds and probability distribution clearly highlight Heerenveen as the favorite for this match.

Team results and statistics

VVV Venlo has averaged 1 goal scored and 0.8 conceded in their last five matches, with an overall average total of 1.8 goals per game. For example, on October 24, VVV Venlo defeated FC Eindhoven 1-0, and on October 17, they secured a big win over Emmen 4-0. Heerenveen, on the other hand, shows a much higher scoring rate, averaging 2.6 goals scored and 2 conceded, with a total match average of 4.6 goals. In recent games, Heerenveen drew 3-3 with NAC Breda (October 24) and beat Telstar 3-2 (October 19). In their head-to-head series over recent years, Heerenveen also achieved a big 5-1 win (October 31, 2023) and won 3-0 in September 2019, with other matches ending in draws or narrow victories.

Goals according to match statistics

In terms of the over 2.5 goals market, VVV Venlo has seen just 1 out of their last 5 games go over 2.5, whereas Heerenveen has gone over 2.5 in all 5 of their last 5 games. On average, VVV Venlo's matches feature 1.8 goals, while Heerenveen's feature an impressive 4.6. By halves, VVV Venlo has never had more than 1.5 goals in the first half and only 2 out of 5 in the second; Heerenveen has 2 over 1.5 in the first and 5 out of 5 over 1.5 in the second half. By intervals: VVV Venlo most often scores between the 46th and 60th minute (50%), while Heerenveen scores most frequently between the 76th and 90th minute (42%). In terms of goals conceded, VVV Venlo evenly distributes dangerous periods between 0-15, 61-75, and 76-90 minutes (33% each), while Heerenveen concedes more in the second half (46-60 and 76-90 minutes, 25% each).

How many corners will there be?

VVV Venlo averages 5.4 corners per match, and Heerenveen averages 6.2. In a series of five matches, VVV Venlo's total over 9.5 corners occurred 5 out of 5 times, while Heerenveen's occurred 3 out of 5 times. Among the corner odds: the total over 9.5 corners is offered at 1.80, under 9.5 at 1.91.