Preview and context
Sportpark Cromwijck in Woerden will host a lively cup tie as Sportlust '46 welcome De Treffers to the KNVB Beker Round 2 on 18 December 2025. On paper and in recent form, this looks like a classic David vs. Goliath cup day where the visitors arrive with momentum and the hosts will lean on home familiarity and a compact ground to spring a surprise. Sportlust '46 arrive off a mixed spell — draws and losses litter their last outings, though they did grind out a 1-1 result and reportedly “won after full-time” against Harkemase Boys in their most recent fixture; the home form figures show two clean sheets and a modest attacking return. De Treffers, meanwhile, have traveled in strong nick: a run peppered with wins and a convincing recent string of results, including a narrow defeat at HSV Hoek but otherwise a sequence that shows attacking fluency, notably a 5-0 victory at Spakenburg earlier in the schedule.
Key indicators from the data
The raw numbers paint a clear picture. De Treffers create and test chances at a far higher rate — 48 total shots across the sample with 27 on target, compared to Sportlust ’46’s 13 shots and five on target. De Treffers have recorded nine goals at home in the dataset and show an aggressive average of 155.5 attacks and 81 dangerous attacks, suggesting they are used to pressing and producing scoring opportunities. Sportlust '46’s defensive record at home shows some resilience (two clean sheets in the snapshot), but their form summary (three wins, two draws, five losses in the latest ten) highlights inconsistency. The betting market mirrors this assessment: the match-winner market lists De Treffers as favorites at 1.69 — a probability tag of roughly 59% — while the home side is priced at 4.20 with a draw at 3.80.
What to expect and tactical narrative
Expect De Treffers to control the tempo. Their high shots and dangerous attack averages indicate they will probe early and look to force errors from a Sportlust back line that has recently conceded in league matches. The cup setting can magnify urgency for the underdog; Sportlust ’46’s willingness to stretch for goals at home could create pockets of space that De Treffers can exploit on the break. Given the statistics and the outright market signal, the narrative for this tie favors the visitors — a disciplined, chance-creating side against a host that has the advantage of familiarity but lacks consistency.
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Betting suggestion
De Treffers to win (Away) in the 1X2 market at 1.69. The recommendation leans on De Treffers’ superior chance creation, recent string of victories, and market support — a value decision when the visitors combine form and attacking metrics. As always, stake responsibly and factor in cup unpredictability before committing.
