Emmen vs Den Bosch Prediction

Emmen host Den Bosch on 1 November 2026 at 16:30 in the Eerste Divisie. Both teams arrive unbeaten in their last five matches, but the quality of those runs differs sharply. Emmen have won four of five with a goal difference of 10:2 across that stretch. Den Bosch have taken three wins and two draws while conceding seven goals in the same period. The home side's defensive solidity stands out: two goals conceded in five games compared to Den Bosch's seven. Emmen's recent wins include 2:0 over Groningen, 2:0 over Vitesse, 2:1 at home to Almere City, and 3:0 away at Dordrecht, with only a 1:1 draw at Waalwijk breaking the sequence. Den Bosch's form is more volatile. They opened with 2:1 over Oss and 1:0 at Jong AZ Alkmaar, then drew 1:1 with Dordrecht and 2:2 with Maastricht before a 5:3 win over Rijnsburg Boys. That final match exposed their defensive frailty: 18 shots attempted, 11 on target, but five goals conceded.

Form and H2H

Emmen average 1.80 goals for and 1.39 against at home over their last ten matches. Den Bosch average 1.51 goals for and 1.80 against away. The head-to-head record between the sides is mixed across five meetings since 2017: Emmen won twice (2:0 in September 2021, 2:0 in January 2022), Den Bosch won twice (2:1 in April 2018, 1:0 in June 2022), and they drew 2:2 in December 2017. Their most recent fixture ended 1:0 to Emmen in November 2023. Emmen's home record this season shows they score regularly and limit chances. Den Bosch's away form is their weaker suit: they average 1.51 goals scored but 1.80 conceded on the road, figures that sit below Emmen's home averages.

Best bet

Emmen to win. The hosts have won four consecutive matches, conceded only two goals in five games, and score in every outing. Den Bosch's defensive vulnerability on the road, combined with Emmen's attacking consistency and home strength, tilts the balance decisively toward the hosts. Emmen's recent 2:0 wins over Groningen and Vitesse show they can control games against quality opposition. Den Bosch's last two matches saw them ship five goals despite creating chances. Emmen's superior defensive record and four-game winning streak make them the clear choice.

Odds to watch

1Win: Home 1.78 / Draw 4.1 / Away 3.58.