NAC Breda host VVV-Venlo on Friday, August 14, 2026, in the second round of the Eerste Divisie season. The home side returned to this competition after finishing second from bottom in the Eredivisie last season, and they began their new campaign by collecting all three points against TOP Oss. VVV-Venlo made a very different start, losing a seven-goal contest against Heracles Almelo. Although the standings remain at an early stage, NAC enter this fixture in fifth place while the visitors are 14th. The opening results, recent form and defensive numbers give this NAC Breda vs VVV-Venlo preview several important angles to consider.

NAC Breda Recent Form and Key Statistics

NAC Breda opened the league season with a 2-1 away victory over TOP Oss on August 7. It was not a straightforward match, but NAC found a way to secure three points and make an encouraging return to the Eerste Divisie. Their league record therefore stands at one win, no draws and no defeats, with an average of 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded after the first round.
The broader five-match sequence is reasonably positive. NAC have recorded three victories and two defeats, scoring and conceding an average of 1.6 goals per game. Before beating TOP Oss, they lost 1-0 to Bolton Wanderers, defeated OFI Crete 3-2 and Sporting Lokeren 2-1, and suffered a 3-1 loss against Excelsior. Those results show that the team has been capable of winning close contests, although clean sheets have not been a regular feature of this recent run.
Playing at home offers another relevant point of reference. NAC won two of their previous four matches in Breda. That record is not flawless, but it provides a useful contrast with VVV-Venlo’s recent difficulties away from home. With relegation from the Eredivisie placing them back in the second tier, NAC will be eager to build momentum quickly and strengthen the positive start delivered by their opening victory.

VVV-Venlo Recent Form and Key Statistics

VVV-Venlo began their Eerste Divisie campaign with a 4-3 defeat against Heracles Almelo on August 7. The visitors demonstrated attacking output by scoring three times, but conceding four meant they finished the opening round without a point. Their initial season record is consequently no wins, no draws and one defeat, alongside averages of 3.0 goals scored and 4.0 conceded.
The loss continued a difficult sequence for VVV-Venlo. Across their last five matches, they have produced one victory and four defeats. During that period, they averaged 2.0 goals scored per match but allowed 2.8. Their preparation included a 2-1 win over Leuven B, followed by defeats against Viktoria Köln, Fortuna Köln and KAS Eupen before the high-scoring loss to Heracles Almelo. The numbers underline a clear contrast: VVV have carried a scoring threat, but their opponents have created even more damage at the other end.
Away form also presents a challenge, as VVV-Venlo failed to win any of their previous five matches on the road. Their league trends contain notable timing patterns as well. There has been at least one second-half goal in each of their last 10 Eerste Divisie matches. In addition, at least one side failed to score before half-time in 31 of VVV’s last 32 matches overall and in 30 of their previous 31 Eerste Divisie fixtures. Those sequences indicate that their matches have frequently developed more decisively after the interval rather than producing first-half goals for both teams.

NAC Breda vs VVV-Venlo Match Analysis

The recent records create a clear difference in momentum. NAC Breda have won three of their last five matches and started the league season successfully, whereas VVV-Venlo have lost four of five and were beaten in their opening fixture. NAC also have the advantage of playing at home against opponents who have gone five consecutive away matches without a victory.
However, VVV’s attacking figures mean the hosts cannot focus only on the visitors’ defeats. VVV averaged 2.0 goals across their last five games and scored three against Heracles Almelo. Their main issue in those matches was the 2.8-goal concession average, which rose to four goals conceded in the first league round. NAC, meanwhile, scored twice at TOP Oss but have both scored and conceded at an average of 1.6 across their latest five outings. This combination gives the match the potential to be shaped by which side manages its defensive moments more effectively.
The head-to-head record offers additional context. The most recent meeting ended in a 1-0 result on March 15, 2024. Across the supplied head-to-head summary from NAC Breda’s perspective, NAC have three wins, no draws and two defeats, with averages of 1.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded. The absence of a draw in those five recorded meetings is noteworthy, although the current match must also be assessed through each team’s latest form.
NAC’s opening win gives them an early platform, while VVV arrive needing an immediate response to a 4-3 defeat. The home side’s recent winning rate and the visitors’ away struggles favor NAC in the overall comparison, but VVV’s scoring numbers show why the contest may still demand concentration throughout. Their established second-half goal trend is particularly relevant: even if the first half is controlled, the available statistics suggest that the period after the break has regularly brought a goal in VVV-Venlo’s league matches.
With NAC attempting to follow one victory with another and VVV seeking their first points of the season, this fixture brings together a confident home team and an away side whose recent games have contained both attacking production and defensive vulnerability. The battle between NAC’s positive start and VVV’s need to correct their poor run is set to define the second-round meeting.