NAC Breda vs Volendam: Both Teams Need Crucial Points

An Eredivisie match at Rat Verlegh Stadion. NAC Breda host Volendam with both sides close in the standings and in need of crucial points. Recent form and past encounters suggest a closely contested matchup is on the cards.

The most recent encounter on November 8, 2025 saw Volendam win 2-1.

Match statistics:

• ●Shots: Both 12 each
• ●Shots on target: Volendam 5 vs Breda 2
• ●Possession: Volendam 51% vs Breda 49%

Scoring record:

• ●Nick Verschuren own goal
• ●Henk Veerman (Volendam)
• ●Robert Mühren (Volendam)

Volendam demonstrated ability to capitalize at crucial moments.

Last 3 H2H: Volendam 2 wins Breda home H2H: 3 wins by 2+ goals from 5

Interesting dynamic exists.

NAC Breda

Breda struggle for consistency this season: 1 win, 3 draws, 2 losses from last 6. Averaging 1.33 goals while conceding 1.67.

Home form from last 3: 1.67 goals scored shows some promise, but 2.67 conceded—defensive weakness exposed.

26 winless from 30 (87%), 17 winless from 20 home (85%)—persistent struggles.

Volendam

Volendam present a somewhat more positive recent record: 50% wins from 6 Eredivisie (3 wins). Averaging 1.17 goals both scored and conceded.

However, away results remain mixed: 67% losses from 15 (10 losses), 12 winless (80%). Conceding 1.33 per away game (last 3).

🏆 Eredivisie Season Comparison

NAC Breda (16th Place)

• ●23 Matches: 4W (D/L not specified)
• ●Goals Scored: (not specified)
• ●Goals Conceded: (not specified)
• ●Goal Difference: -12

Volendam (14th Place)

• ●23 Matches: 6W 6D 11L
• ●Goals Scored: 26 (1.13 per game)
• ●Goals Conceded: 38 (1.65 per game)
• ●Goal Difference: -12

Both with -12 goal difference. Breda 4 wins vs Volendam 6 wins—Volendam slightly ahead.

Attacking Metrics

• ●Goals per game: Breda 1.33 vs Volendam 1.17 (last 6)
• ●Home goals: Breda 1.67 (last 3)

Defensive Metrics

• ●Goals conceded: Breda 1.67 vs Volendam 1.17 (last 6)
• ●Home conceded: Breda 2.67 (last 3)
• ●Away conceded: Volendam 1.33 (last 3)

📊 Key Trends

NAC Breda

• ●⚠️ 26 winless from 30 (87%)
• ●⚠️ 17 winless from 20 home (85%)
• ●3 wins by 2+ goals from 5 home H2H
• ●2.67 conceded per home game (last 3)
• ●Last 6: 1W 3D 2L
• ●Season: Just 4 wins

Volendam

• ●50% wins from 6 Eredivisie (3 wins)
• ●2 wins from 3 recent H2H
• ●Previous H2H: 2-1 win
• ●⚠️ 67% losses from 15 away (10 losses)
• ●⚠️ 12 winless from 15 away (80%)
• ●Season: 38 conceded

Breda's 4-3-3 Home Assault

Carl Heinz Güyükà's 4-3-3 shows attacking promise with 1.67 goals at home. Charles-Andreas Brym, Moussa Soumano, and André Ayew's front three provides threat.

However, 2.67 conceded per home game is serious. Oldrup Jensen (knee), Kemper (knock), and Hillen (suspension) absences affect defensive stability.

Volendam's 4-4-2 Efficiency

Wim Jonk's 4-4-2 capitalizes at crucial moments—5 shots on target, 2 goals in previous H2H.

Brandley Kuwas and Bilal Ould-Chikh must lead attack. Gibson Yah, Ideho, Leliendal, and Veerman absences affect attacking options, but recent H2H wins provide confidence.

NAC Breda (4-3-3)

• ●GK: Daniel Bielica
• ●DF: Cherrion Valerius, Leo Greiml, Clint Leemans, Denis Odoi
• ●MF: Kamal Sowah, Max Balard, Lewis Holtby - Experienced midfield
• ●FW: Charles-Andreas Brym, Moussa Soumano, André Ayew

Out: Oldrup Jensen (knee), Kemper (knock), Hillen (suspension)

Volendam (4-4-2)

• ●GK: Kayne van Oevelen
• ●DF: Mawouna Amevor, Precious Ugwu, Nick Verschuren, Aaron Meijers
• ●MF: Alex Plat, Dave Kwakman, Ozan Kökcü, Aurelio Oehlers
• ●FW: Brandley Kuwas, Bilal Ould-Chikh

Out: Gibson Yah, Ideho, Leliendal, Veerman

💡 Key Battles

1. Breda's Home Defensive Vulnerability

2.67 conceded per home game (last 3). Breda's home defense is collapsing. Volendam can exploit this.

2. Volendam's Recent H2H Advantage

2 wins from recent 3. Volendam hold advantage in recent direct meetings.

3. Both Teams' Absences

Breda's defense/midfield absences, Volendam's attacking absences. Both affected, but Breda's defensive absences may prove more costly.

Volendam away win appears marginally likely.

Analyzing team trends, lineup stability, and current form points toward a potentially tight contest, but Volendam's ability to find results in recent away matches combined with Breda's ongoing winless streaks gives slight edge to visitors.

Breda's home H2H history (3 wins by 2+ from 5) exists, but current 26 winless from 30 form overrides this.

Final analysis: Volendam 2-1 Away Win