Den Bosch vs Waalwijk: Eerste Divisie Round 10 Preview
In the early hours of October 4, 2025 (2:00 AM), the Eerste Divisie will witness an intriguing clash between Den Bosch and Waalwijk in Round 10.
Den Bosch have been delivering a steady yet unspectacular campaign so far. After eight matches, they sit 7th in the table with 13 points, having recorded 4 wins, 1 draw, and 3 defeats. Compared with last season, their performance has remained fairly consistent. Importantly, they have played one game fewer than most rivals, trailing Waalwijk, who sit above them, by just a single point. Statistically, Den Bosch have scored 18 goals and conceded 16, showing balance in both attack and defense.
Recently, their form has picked up. After suffering two consecutive defeats, they managed to bounce back with a narrow 1-0 away win over VVV-Venlo last round. Despite having only 50% possession, they generated 8 attempts, 3 of which were on target. In a tight and evenly matched contest, Monzialo’s decisive strike proved enough to secure all three points. However, Den Bosch’s home form this season has been less convincing than their away displays: 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in 4 home matches, ranking only 9th in the league’s home performance standings.
Waalwijk, relegated from the Eredivisie last season, have adjusted reasonably well to life in the second tier. After 9 matches, they have collected 4 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, accumulating 14 points to place 6th in the table. Their attacking and defensive record—14 goals scored and 12 conceded—suggests a slightly underwhelming balance overall.
Form-wise, Waalwijk have been inconsistent, struggling to maintain momentum. In their most recent outing, they secured a 2-1 home victory against Jong Ajax. Despite dominating possession (56%) and producing 20 shots with 9 on target—more than double their opponent’s tally—goals from Daniëlho Cleonise and Van de Ven sealed the win. Notably, their away form mirrors their home results: 2 wins and 2 losses from 4 road matches, placing them 7th in the away standings.
Historically, Den Bosch have struggled against Waalwijk, with just 2 wins, 5 draws, and 3 defeats in their last 10 head-to-head encounters. That said, the current context makes this fixture particularly intriguing: Den Bosch will be eager to improve their home form, while Waalwijk aim to shake off their inconsistency. With only a point separating the two sides, the battle for momentum and positioning adds extra weight to this matchup.
