On October 23, 2026, in the 12th round of the Eerste Divisie, Vitesse will host Emmen. Both teams sit in the top half of the table and continue their promotion battle.
Vitesse vs FC Emmen: What to Expect
SBV Vitesse
After 11 matches, Vitesse were in sixth place with 17 points. The team had scored 16 goals and conceded 15. The results suggest a relative balance between attack and defence, but inconsistency is keeping the club from picking up points regularly. The team must keep fighting for the positions that will put them in contention for promotion.
In their previous five league matches, Vitesse recorded two wins, one draw and two defeats. The team beat Jong PSV (3:1) and FC Eindhoven (0:1), drew with NAC Breda (2:2), but lost to Heracles (2:0) and Volendam (2:0).
In the last game, Vitesse beat FC Eindhoven 0:1 away from home. This victory was a crucial result after two disappointing matches and showed the team can defend solidly. The prediction for the home side ahead of the game against Emmen will be more positive if they maintain the same level of defensive organisation and effectiveness, as well as their ability to secure a result with a single goal.
FC Emmen
Emmen enter Matchday 12 in fourth place, with 22 points from 11 matches. The team have scored 24 goals and conceded 19, showing a high scoring rate but not always playing reliably in defence. The prediction for the visitors in the Vitesse v Emmen match will largely depend on their ability to control the tempo and prevent their opponents from creating dangerous chances.
In their previous five league matches, Emmen have recorded three wins, one draw and one defeat. The team thrashed Dordrecht (0:3), beat TOP Oss (1:0) and Almere City (2:1), drew 1:1 with RKC Waalwijk, but lost to Eindhoven (3:1).
Their most recent match was successful, as they beat Almere City 2:1. This result confirmed the team’s good form and ability to pick up points against strong opponents. The visitors remain cautiously optimistic, though an away fixture against a motivated Vitesse side promises to be tough.
SBV Vitesse vs FC Emmen: Head-to-Head Matches
In the last five meetings between these two teams, the home side have won two, while three ended in draws. Emmen have not won in this run, and the aggregate score stands at 14:10 in Vitesse’s favour, giving them a solid advantage ahead of the next match.
| Vitesse – Emmen H2H | |||
| 2025/26 Season | |||
| SBV Vitesse | 3 | 3 | FC Emmen |
| FC Emmen | 2 | 4 | SBV Vitesse |
| 2024/25 Season | |||
| SBV Vitesse | 2 | 0 | FC Emmen |
| FC Emmen | 3 | 3 | SBV Vitesse |
| 2022/23 Season | |||
| FC Emmen | 2 | 2 | SBV Vitesse |
Vitesse vs Emmen: Match Prediction
The head-to-head clash between SBV Vitesse and FC Emmen is crucial in the promotion battle, and the home side sits higher in the table for good reason. Vitesse are unlikely to let their opponents score more than they do and will play confidently at home, as they usually do. Emmen, on the other hand, will likely aim simply not to lose.
Vitesse vs Emmen prediction: Home team will win or draw.
| The Match Predictions | ||
| 1X (~odds at 1.44) | ||
