Early markets slightly favor MVV Maastricht to edge FC Den Bosch, largely due to MVV’s stronger attacking output so far this Eerste Divisie season and Den Bosch’s inconsistent home form. Typical odds profiles for similar fixtures in recent weeks have MVV around 2.20–2.40, Den Bosch near 2.80–3.10, and the draw close to 3.40, with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports offering competitive prices based on live movements.

The match between FC Den Bosch and MVV Maastricht on 18 January 2026 is scheduled to kick off at 11:15 AM local time in the Netherlands, which is Central European Time (CET, UTC+1). Fans following from the UK will see a 10:15 AM start, while viewers on US Eastern Time will have a 5:15 AM kickoff.

FC Den Bosch will host MVV Maastricht at Stadion De Vliert in ’s-Hertogenbosch, a multi-use football venue with a capacity of around 8,500 spectators and a traditional grass surface. The ground is known for its compact stands and close-to-pitch atmosphere, which often boosts Den Bosch’s pressing style in Eerste Divisie fixtures.

Our prediction leans toward a narrow MVV Maastricht win or a draw, with a recommended angle being MVV draw-no-bet at around 1.65–1.80 and the away win in the 2.20–2.40 range, reflecting their slightly better recent xG and chance creation numbers. Over 2.5 goals is also likely to be priced near 1.70–1.85 given both sides’ high-scoring trend this season and relatively open defensive records.

Across their most recent head-to-head meetings in the Eerste Divisie over the past few seasons, MVV Maastricht have held a slight edge, winning more matches than FC Den Bosch and often scoring at least two goals per game. However, at Stadion De Vliert the results are more balanced, with Den Bosch managing several home wins and only narrowly trailing MVV on aggregate goals in those fixtures.