This Friday, December 22, De Graafschap will face PSV II at the Stadion De Vijverberg stadium in Doetinchem, Netherlands for a highly anticipated Eerste Divisie league match. Kick-off is at 19:00 (UTC), with weather conditions of Partly cloudy and a temperature of 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Last time these teams faced off in this league was on September 15th, with De Graafschap taking the win in a 1-3 score. Join us at Stadion De Vijverberg stadium to witness this exciting event between two top teams!

De Graafschap has seen outstanding performance at their home stadium, Stadion De Vijverberg, with three victories and one draw in their last five games. They've displayed impressive scoring ability, netting eight goals on their home turf over that same span. This contest finds the team in good health, currently atop the table with 33 points observed from 19 matches; 10 victories, three draws, and six losses. As far as playing similar teams goes, De Graafschap has come out even with two draws, two losses, scoring an average of 0.5 goals while giving up one. It's a great time to be a fan of the home team.

PSV II have been experiencing testing times of late, having lost 3 and drawn 2 of their previous 5 encounters. Despite a lacklustre season in scoring terms of late, with just 3 goals in 5 matches, the side travel to this fixture with a strengthened squad. This is certainly due to the single bright light of J. van Duiven, who has tallied 5 goals in his 10 games on the road this campaign. Furthermore, the away team are currently 16th in the standings, attesting to 18 points earned from 19 matches and 5 wins, 3 draws and 11 losses. Both the team and their deadly forward are looking to end their streak and capitalise on this fixture for a much needed victory.

The next meeting between De Graafschap and PSV II marks an exciting rematch between two historic clubs. Although the past 9 matches between the two sides have shown an average of 3.78 goals per game, the rivalry has long been in the favor of De Graafschap, with 11 wins, 2 draws, and only 4 wins for PSV II in the 17 previous meetings. This next match promises edge-of-your seat action and the chance for one side to take an even greater lead in the history of the rivalry.

With only 49 miles separating them, local rivals De Graafachap and PSV II are bracing for a tempestuous soccer match fueled by their proximity. With the anticipation rife, this should be an event worth watching.