Derde Divisie
Team Comparison
TEC
DVS 33 Ermelo
Match Preview
All eyes turn to the home ground on September 12, 2026 as TEC welcome DVS 33 Ermelo in a Derde Divisie encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Ahead of the first leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off tie against Czech side Jablonec at Ibrox on Thursday, McInnes said: "I said that when I spoke to Lawrence.
The standings paint a clear picture: TEC in 9th, DVS 33 Ermelo in 16th, and both keen to climb. TEC have held their own of late, D in their last five reflecting a steady win rate of 40%. The visitors arrive short of confidence, DLDLL in their last five and a season win rate of just 0%. Where TEC have built their campaign on solidity, DVS 33 Ermelo have often chased flair, and that fundamental difference should make for compelling viewing. Skinner had another year to run on his contract but has decided to move on a month out from United beginning their Women’s Super League season at London City Lionesses on September 4.
Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both TEC and DVS 33 Ermelo have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. They are sticking to the principles of possession and pressing that have taken them from the fourth tier.
Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Being at Eintracht Frankfurt to see that one was special as the perennial overachievers came from behind to score four second-half goals for a sensational win.
The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. On balance, TEC look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 3-1 home win would not come as a surprise. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.
DVS 33 Ermelo
TEC
GOES
FC Lisse
UNA
UDI '19
Dongen
Groene Ster
EVV
Roosendaal
Gemert
Achilles Veen
Hoogeveen
ACV
despite having more possession — The xG numbers tell the story, this was never going to be a high-scoring affair — 😅