Our De Graafschap vs Vitesse Prediction: 2-1
De Graafschap vs Vitesse in the Netherlands Eerste Divisie is scheduled for an 11:15 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This De Graafschap vs Vitesse prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
De Graafschap's Last Match – Maastricht vs De Graafschap
De Graafschap will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 3-3 Netherlands Eerste Divisie draw with Maastricht on February 27. In that match, De Graafschap recorded 68% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Maastricht | 32% | 0 (5) | 1.24 | 37 |
 De Graafschap | 68% | 0 (7) | 2.05 | 72 |
Vitesse's Last Match – Vitesse vs AZ Reserves
Vitesse will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 Netherlands Eerste Divisie triumph against AZ Reserves on February 27. In that match, Vitesse saw 56% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vitesse | 56% | 9 (3) | - | 47 |
 AZ Reserves | 44% | 5 (3) | - | 38 |
De Graafschap vs Vitesse Stats
Key Stats
| De Graafschap | Vitesse | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 | Attacking Strength | 0.87 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
De Graafschap are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Vitesse average 1.2 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
De Graafschap 18-16
Vitesse 12-14
What are the odds for this match?
De Graafschap to win: @1.8
Draw: @4
Vitesse to win: @3.8