FC Emmen vs Helmond Prediction & Betting Tips (29 April)

Few people expected FC Emmen to be battling against relegation, but that is the reality facing a team that has suffered ten defeats in 11 games recently, not to mention the fact that they have triumphed only once at home all season. For their part, title-chasing Helmond have recorded seven victories in their most recent ten Eerste Divisie matches.

Helmond have been in incredible form recently, collecting some points from a possible 27, and it is noticeable that all nine of their matches during this period have served up three goals or fewer. The same is true of each of the most recent nine FC Emmen home games at this level, so it would come as a major surprise were this key battle not to serve up under 3.5 goals.

Clean sheets have been a rarity in recent FC Emmen home games at the top table of the Eerste Divisie, with both teams on target in eight of their previous nine fixtures at the FC Emmen stadium. Four of the last five Helmond away matches have followed suit, and it is noticeable that the Helmond have scored in seven consecutive contests on the road in the Eerste Divisie.