Helmond vs Willem II tips and predictions

Helmond price looks big in Eerste Divisie clash

A result is well within Helmond's capabilities.

The hosts have got 3 wins behind them from their last 4 home games while the travelling side has been defeated in 2 of their last 5 matches, home or away. That doesn't look like the recent record of a side that would be such a short price. On the face of it you could think that Willem II can win this without breaking a sweat,. But it doesn't seem as straightforward as that.

Helmond will need to go through their full repertoire if they're to get this done. They have scored at least once in all of their recent 18 home matches and that approach has married up nicely at the back where they have conceded no more than once in all of their last 6 games.

Willem II have not enjoyed some of their recent trips. They actually conceded at least once in 9 of their last 11 away matches. It might be close but no cigar for the unfancied side but they really can do this.

The sportsbooks' prices indicate that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match despite the favouritism for Willem II. It's not a strong view but the odds-against for the BTTS No looks a bit more tempting for this encounter. And in the total goals line, it's Under 1.5 picked as the best play after considering the prices available.

The visitors are legitimate favourites but they can be beaten here. Essentially football matches come down to which set of players imposes their will on the other. If they are to get the job done, it might be how well the home side executes on the counterattack that makes the difference.