REF’s picks

Almere City return to their home ground aiming to bounce back quickly, and their strong early league position makes them a solid choice to edge past Volendam. The visitors have shown vulnerabilities on their travels recently, conceding four against Jong AZ and five against Emmen. Backing the hosts on the handicap gives us a safety net in what should be a tightly contested affair.

1. 1Almere sit second in the standings and boast an impressive home win over table-toppers Heracles.
2. 2Volendam's defensive fragility away from home leaves them exposed against higher-ranked opponents.
3. 3Head-to-head history heavily favours Volendam in recent years, introducing a notable element of risk for the hosts.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.