IJsselmeervogels welcome HHC Hardenberg on Saturday, May 9 at 3:00 PM in a Tweede Divisie fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

IJsselmeervogels come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). HHC Hardenberg, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 0D 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, IJsselmeervogels face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. HHC Hardenberg have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in IJsselmeervogels won 0–4.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives IJsselmeervogels a slight edge, but HHC Hardenberg are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.