Emmen vs Cambuur prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, March 24, 2026
In the 22nd round of the Eerste Divisie Netherlands on March 24, 2026, Emmen and Cambuur will face off. The visitors are aiming for promotion to the top Dutch division and are determined to win again.
Emmen vs Cambuur: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from "De Oude Meerdijk" finished eighth last season, but did not make the playoffs. This season has also been unremarkable, especially since December—most matches have been lost, and they only claimed their first win since December against Utrecht II, already in March. They followed up with a win over AZ II, but then lost to Den Haag and drew with Venlo.
The team from Leeuwarden could have returned to the Eredivisie in 2025, but only managed third in the regular season, then suddenly lost to Den Bosch—who were only ninth—in the playoffs! However, this season the players are battling Den Haag for first place, well ahead of the rest. Still, they recently drew with Roda and lost to Jong Ajax in the last round.
Menno van Dam’s side averages 1.55 goals per match, but concedes even more—1.81. The division leader has solid stats: 2.06 goals scored per game, making it easy to absorb 1.16 conceded per match.
Previous Matches: Emmen vs Cambuur
Emmen went eight official games in a row unbeaten. However, after three consecutive wins, they finally lost 2-3 away in October.
It's time for the visitors to prove their high level once again—we back them to win (odds – 1.82).
Emmen vs Cambuur: Key Statistics and Trends
- Emmen lost one of their last four matches
- 61% of Emmen's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 3.35
- Cambuur won one of their last three matches
- 63% of Cambuur's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 3.22
Emmen vs Cambuur: Possible Starting Lineups
Emmen plays a 1-4-5-1 formation (possible lineup): Unbehaun – Larsen, Muekeh, Sondergaard, Everink – Staring, Kongolo, Besuijen, Bakir, Gerezhiger – Postema. Kade, Denk, and Rhine with Claridge will be absent.
Cambuur plays a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Jansen – Galvez, Amofa, Bauf, Mulders – Apkaku, Belk, Sauren – Sjörstrand, Ferra, van der Sande.
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