- Cambuur Leeuwarden have won 2 of the last 3 direct meetings, with De Graafschap winning the other. Both teams have never drawn in their last three encounters.
- Cambuur Leeuwarden are currently 2nd in the Eerste Divisie 2025-2026, having collected 23 points from their opening 10 matches.
Two sides chasing promotion battle it out
Cambuur Leeuwarden and De Graafschap will battle it out in the Eerste Divisie 2025-2026 on Saturday and both sides could do with another victory in their respective pursuits of promotion. Our Cambuur Leeuwarden vs De Graafschap prediction highlights how Henk de Jong has made a solid return to the dugout as Cambuur boss, as his team continue to be a force to be reckoned with. Cambuur have won four of their five home league games this season, drawing the other, and they have an average scoring prowess of 2.8 goals per game in the Eerste Divisie, netting 14 times in five games at their own ground.
The hosts are unbeaten in their last five league outings (W4 D1), but their visitors have shown themselves to be solid opponents, going unbeaten in their last five (W2 D3). This Cambuur Leeuwarden vs De Graafschap preview notes how Marinus Dijkhuizen has instilled a proactive, transition-heavy style on De Graafschap since taking the reins, as his 4-3-3 system plays fast and loose with width and high-pressure pressing. This style of play has made them a threat on the counter, especially in the wide areas, and Reuven Niemeijer’s in-form play has helped his side cause havoc for opponents of late.
A classic chess match
Cambuur’s possession-first style clashes perfectly with De Graafschap’s more direct approach, with De Jong’s side favouring a 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 that focuses on building up patiently and maintaining structure defensively.
This will be a true chess battle between two solid coaches, made all the more intriguing by De Jong’s previous tenure as De Graafschap boss. The Cambuur Leeuwarden vs De Graafschap prediction market currently has Cambuur as favourites at 1.9, with De Graafschap coming in as underdogs at 3.5 and the draw available at 3.9.
We’re going to stick with Cambuur for the win, as their home record this term has been untouchable. De Graafschap have been inconsistent on the road, but Cambuur’s 4-1-0 record at home, combined with their solid defensive record and prolific attacking numbers, suggests they can grab another win on Saturday. This Cambuur Leeuwarden vs De Graafschap betting tips analysis supports a home victory.
Goals on the cards in Leeuwarden
However, De Graafschap have a record of W1 D2 L1 in their last four league away games and have scored six goals in that time, so they will be a genuine threat at the other end.
Niemeijer has been instrumental in his teams’ recent good form, netting five goals in De Graafschap’s last five league appearances. With the visitors having scored six goals in four away matches and the sides averaging 2.0 goals per game when they meet in the Eerste Divisie, this Cambuur Leeuwarden vs De Graafschap prediction expects an exciting game.
The BTTS market is listed at an extremely low 1.41 for this one, but we feel it’s worth a small play given the recent history of this fixture and the attacking prowess of both outfits.
