De Graafschap vs Helmond Prediction & Betting Tips

De Graafschap vs Helmond Match Preview

De Graafschap return home looking to build on a strong run that has pushed them into the upper half of the table. Their recent performances show confidence in possession and a growing sharpness in the final third. Helmond arrive with an unpredictable mix of high scoring games and narrow defeats, which keeps the match open to swings in momentum.

De Graafschap’s Form Shows Growing Control at Key Moments

De Graafschap have taken steady steps forward in recent weeks. The win at Waalwijk by 1-4 highlighted their ability to break lines with pace and convert chances with conviction. They followed that with a 1-2 success at Den Bosch which showed resilience away from home. Their last home match brought a 3-2 victory against Jong PSV which underlined their attacking rhythm, although the concession of two goals suggests there is still work to do defensively. The 1-1 draw with TOP Oss before that adds balance to their overall picture and the table shows a solid record with 25 goals scored and 21 conceded across 14 matches.

Helmond’s Mixed Results Point to Volatile Match Patterns

Helmond have combined strong attacking spells with costly lapses. The recent 2-3 defeat against Jong PSV showed both their ability to create chances and their tendency to leave space in defensive transitions. The 0-3 win at TOP Oss stands out as their most convincing performance in this sequence and confirms they can carry a threat away from home. However, the 1-2 loss against Dordrecht and the narrow 1-0 defeat at Den Bosch point to inconsistency. A 4-2 win against Jong AZ earlier in the run reflected their attacking potential and the current table shows 21 goals scored and 22 conceded from 15 games, which fits the pattern of a team involved in open contests.

De Graafschap vs Helmond Prediction

The main betting tip backs De Graafschap to win and both teams to score at 2.88 odds. This aligns with the hosts’ recent scoring form and the defensive gaps that have appeared at times in their matches. It also reflects Helmond’s tendency to find the net even when they struggle to control games, as seen in their last two home defeats where they scored in both matches.

Additionally, the open nature of recent games on both sides brings the goals market into play. Over 3.5 goals at 2.02 odds is supported by the high scoring matches in the form guide including the 3-2 win for De Graafschap against Jong PSV and Helmond’s 2-3 loss against Jong PSV. Both teams have shown a willingness to commit players forward which increases the likelihood of a match with prolonged attacking phases.

The head to head history also contributes to this outlook, especially the most recent 1-4 result in favour of De Graafschap. With both sides showing clear tendencies in attack and defensive vulnerability at times, a high scoring home win appears realistic within the current trends.

Peter Green- November 18, 2025

De Graafschap vs Helmond Betting Tips

De Graafschap to win & Both teams to score

OK

2.88 Odds

Over 3.5 goals

OK

2.02 Odds