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Vitesse vs FC Emmen: lineups

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Vitesse 7 · 17 points
FC Emmen 4 · 22 points

Predicted lineups Vitesse vs FC Emmen

Vitesse 4-2-3-1
1 van den Berg
22 Thenu or Olde Keizer
17 Zumberi
55 Steffen
2 Bonnah
34 Ouallil
6 Schikora
21 Sellouf
16 Dahbo
20 de Carvalho
9 Bannis

Predicted lineup for Vitesse: van den Berg, Thenu, Zumberi, Steffen, Bonnah, Ouallil, Schikora, Sellouf, Dahbo, de Carvalho, Bannis

FC Emmen 4-2-3-1
1 Karssies
17 Van Hove
3 Dede-Lhomme
25 Kongolo
24 Everink
7 Rhein
21 Hojabrpour
22 Breij
12 Quispel
40 Veldhuis
9 Cooper-Love

Predicted lineup for FC Emmen: Karssies, Van Hove, Dede-Lhomme, Kongolo, Everink, Rhein, Hojabrpour, Breij, Quispel, Veldhuis, Cooper-Love

Vitesse

Rüdiger Rehm is expected to stick with an unchanged starting lineup following Vitesse's 1-0 away victory over FC Eindhoven. Naoufal Bannis scored the winning goal with a free kick shortly before half-time, helping the Arnhem side make a successful start to the second period. Vitesse defended their lead throughout the second half and kept their first clean sheet in four league matches. Friday's home fixture against FC Emmen offers an opportunity to close the gap on one of their rivals in the upper half of the table.

Rehm has welcomed several players back to training this week. Jeredy Hilterman completed Tuesday's session after missing training on Monday, while Chiel Olde Keizer has also returned following a hamstring injury. Ricardo-Felipe Schwarz is still working separately as he recovers. Xiamaro Thenu also trained individually on Monday but is expected to start in defence. Bannis should continue as the central striker, supported by Filipe de Carvalho, Pontus Dahbo and Ayman Sellouf.

FC Emmen

Menno van Dam is expected to retain the lineup that secured a 2-1 victory over Almere City last weekend. Two early goals from Jack Cooper-Love helped FC Emmen extend their unbeaten run to four matches and move level on points with Almere. Van Dam would prefer to keep the same starting eleven throughout a demanding schedule, although managing the physical condition of several players remains important.

Freddy Quispel was given a rest from one training session this week, while Torben Rhein is still building up his match fitness. Both are nevertheless expected to start against Vitesse. Van Dam has praised Rhein's ability to accelerate play and win possession, as well as Quispel's movement around Cooper-Love. The coach also sees opportunities to exploit the space behind Vitesse's attacking full-backs. Defenders Yanis Dede-Lhomme and Rodney Kongolo will have the task of containing Naoufal Bannis, who has already scored ten league goals this season. Mustafa Abdullatif remains unavailable as he continues his recovery.

Injuries and suspensions

Vitesse

All players available.

FC Emmen

  • Adam Claridge Knee injury Unavailable
  • Casper Staring Knee injury Unavailable
  • David Voute Ankle surgery Unavailable
  • Dirk Baron Torn Achilles tendon Unavailable
  • Nelson Amadin Hamstring injury Unavailable
  • Peter Quispel Knee injury Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

Vitesse

  1. Naoufal Bannis 10 goals 3 assists
  2. Filipe de Carvalho 2 goals 3 assists
  3. Aymen Sellouf 2 goals 0 assists
  4. Marco Schikora 0 goals 1 assists
  5. Connor van den Berg 0 goals 1 assists

FC Emmen

  1. Jack Cooper-Love 8 goals 3 assists
  2. Freddy Quispel 7 goals 2 assists
  3. Michael Breij 2 goals 1 assists
  4. Bryan Van Hove 1 goals 3 assists
  5. Sybrand Veldhuis 2 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Vitesse

Player Starts Min. Form
Connor van den Berg 5/5 450 mixed
Aymen Sellouf 5/5 450 solid
Naoufal Bannis 5/5 443 strong
Marco Schikora 5/5 422 mixed
Valon Zumberi 4/4 360 solid
Marcus Steffen 4/4 359 solid
Filipe de Carvalho 5/5 344 solid
Xiamaro Thenu 4/4 322 mixed

FC Emmen

Player Starts Min. Form
Sam Karssies 5/5 450 solid
Yanis Dede-Lhomme 5/5 450 strong
Michael Breij 5/5 448 solid
Jack Cooper-Love 5/5 426 strong
Bryan Van Hove 5/5 416 solid
Luca Everink 5/5 362 solid
Rodney Kongolo 4/4 360 solid
Sybrand Veldhuis 4/5 337 solid

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.80 1.82
  • Predicted goals3.9
  • Both teams to score70%
  • Over 2.5 goals80%
  • Corners13.4

Team comparison

VIT home Per match EMM away
1.60 Points 1.40
1.60 Goals for 2.20
1.60 Goals against 2.40
1.80 xG for 1.82
1.44 xG against 1.27
7.2 Corners 6.2
DLWWD Home and away form WLLDW

Vitesse vs FC Emmen: head-to-head record

12 previous meetings
6 Vitesse 5 draws 1 FC Emmen
  • Goals per match3.83
  • Both teams scored83%
  • Over 2.5 goals75%
  • Apr 2026 Vitesse 3 - 3 FC Emmen
  • Sep 2025 FC Emmen 2 - 4 Vitesse
  • Feb 2025 Vitesse 2 - 0 FC Emmen
  • Sep 2024 FC Emmen 3 - 3 Vitesse
  • Feb 2023 FC Emmen 2 - 2 Vitesse
  • Oct 2022 Vitesse 2 - 1 FC Emmen
  • Jan 2021 FC Emmen 1 - 4 Vitesse
  • Nov 2020 Vitesse 3 - 1 FC Emmen
  • Jan 2020 Vitesse 1 - 1 FC Emmen
  • Nov 2019 FC Emmen 2 - 1 Vitesse

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for Vitesse vs FC Emmen be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for FC Emmen against Vitesse?

FC Emmen are without Adam Claridge (knee injury), Casper Staring (knee injury), David Voute (ankle surgery), Dirk Baron (torn achilles tendon), Nelson Amadin (hamstring injury) and Peter Quispel (knee injury).

What formation do Vitesse play?

Vitesse have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-2-3-1.

What formation do FC Emmen play?

FC Emmen have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under van Dam.

How did the last meeting between Vitesse and FC Emmen finish?

On 3 April 2026, Vitesse vs FC Emmen finished 3-3.

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