- FC Dordrecht have won four of their five previous meetings with Roda JC Kerkrade in Eerste Divisie 2025/2026, including a 2-1 away win four months ago.
- FC Dordrecht have won five, drawn five and lost six of their 16 home games in Eerste Divisie 2025/2026, scoring an average of 1.38 goals per game and conceding 1.25 per game.
- Roda JC Kerkrade have won eight, drawn six and lost two of their 16 away games in Eerste Divisie 2025/2026, averaging 1.44 goals conceded per away match.
Exciting match expected between evenly matched sides
The form of both teams heading into Friday’s Eerste Divisie clash makes for a close match. This FC Dordrecht vs Roda JC Kerkrade preview highlights that FC Dordrecht have won none, drawn three and lost two of their last five matches, as have Roda JC Kerkrade, who have drawn both of their previous two away games.
FC Dordrecht have been a high-tempo, front-foot soccer team under Dirk Kuyt, who has applied his philosophy since taking charge in July 2025. Dordrecht press aggressively, transition quickly and overload the flanks with wide attacking players, but these tactics can leave space open at the back. Roda JC Kerkrade, meanwhile, are a more conservative and methodical side, with Kevin van Dessel, in charge since July 2025, implementing a pragmatic, structured style that relies on players to work for each other and be organised.
This FC Dordrecht vs Roda JC Kerkrade prediction highlights the contrast in playing styles, which should lead to an open match with plenty of space in which both teams can thrive, with goals at both ends likely. Dordrecht’s more adventurous style should give them the edge, however, and their record against Roda JC in this division, and the fact that their opponents have failed to win either of their two away meetings against Dordrecht, suggest the hosts are good value at 2.25 to win this match.
FC Dordrecht likely to edge it
Both of Dordrecht’s last two home games have ended as ties, including a 2-2 draw against TOP Oss. However, our FC Dordrecht vs Roda JC Kerkrade prediction is that this should be more of a test, as Roda JC are a more cohesive and organised side.
The hosts have the advantage in terms of head-to-head record, recent momentum and more players in-form, and should come out on top in a high-scoring match. The FC Dordrecht vs Roda JC Kerkrade betting tips point out that FC Dordrecht currently sit 10th in Eerste Divisie 2025/2026 with 43 points from 33 games, while Roda JC are eighth with 48 points from as many games.
Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.6 and Both Teams to Score - Yes is available at 1.5 for this Eerste Divisie encounter, which promises to be lively, and both are likely to come in.
Dordrecht’s dynamic duo leading the way
Yannick Eduardo leads the way for FC Dordrecht with 11 goals in 22 Eerste Divisie 2025/2026 appearances, while Nick Venema has been in lethal form for them recently, netting three of their last six goals in the last five games.
The FC Dordrecht vs Roda JC Kerkrade prediction must also consider Anthony van den Hurk, who has been in prolific form for Roda JC, notching 12 goals in 31 league appearances, but Michael Breij has been their most threatening player lately, scoring two of their last four goals.
