Heerenveen will host Willem II in the first match of the upcoming Eredivisie round on Friday, 4 April.
With both teams struggling lately, who will get important points from this match? Read our Heerenveen vs Willem II prediction to find that out and learn more about the game.
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Heerenveen vs Willem II prediction: Hosts to secure three points
- Heerenveen have only lost once at home in the league this season in 13 matches.
- Both teams have scored in seven of the last nine duels between Heerenveen and Willem II.
- We saw both teams score in 62% of Heerenveen's home games in the league so far.
Correct score prediction: Heerenveen 3-1 Willem II
While both teams have struggled to get points lately, Heerenveen are still in better form and with them hosting this game, we expect to see them get all three points, although we wouldn't be surprised to see the guests score as well.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Heerenveen the clear favourites
- HOME: 11/20 (1.55) – 64.50%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.00%
- AWAY: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.70%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The bookmakers' expected winners in this game are Heerenveen, based on these Heerenveen vs Willem II odds, which is hardly a surprise considering that the guests have lost five in a row.
Granted, Heerenveen aren't in great form either, but they're the better team on paper and will have the advantage of playing at home.
Feel free to take a look at our football betting tips page to check out our other predictions and tips!
Most recent H2Hs: Heerenveen with the advantage
With three wins over Willem II in their last five duels, Heerenveen have done better in recent years. When it comes to the overall H2H record between these two teams, Heerenveen also have the advantage there: 25-17-18.
Netherlands Eredivisie 08/12/24
Willem II
Heerenveen
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/03/22
Willem II
Heerenveen
Netherlands Eredivisie 21/11/21
Heerenveen
Willem II
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/03/21
Willem II
Heerenveen
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/09/20
Heerenveen
Willem II
Heerenveen preview: Not at their best right now
With just one win in their last nine games, Heerenveen have clearly struggled to get the points lately and because of this, they are now 11th in the standings with 31 points from 27 games. That is enough to keep them in the race for eighth place and a spot in the playoffs, but they're also just seven points ahead of Willem II, who are 16th and bound for relegation playoffs.
Meanwhile, Che Nunnely, Pawel Bochniewicz, and Jacob Trenskow are out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Noppert (GK), Braude, Kersten, Hopland, Kohlert, Van Ee, Brouwers, Gurbuz, Smans, Sebaoui & Nicolaescu
Netherlands Eredivisie 10/05/25
L
RKC
3
Heerenveen
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25
W
NEC
0
Heerenveen
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 19/04/25
W
Almere City FC
1
Heerenveen
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25
L
Sparta Rotterdam
3
Heerenveen
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/04/25
W
Willem II
1
Heerenveen
3
Willem II preview: Can they end their losing streak?
With five losses in a row in the Eredivisie, Willem II are one of the teams that have struggled the most lately in the league. They currently sit in the 16th place in the standings, which would take them into relegation playoffs.
On the bright side, they are six points ahead of the relegation zone still, but the first team ahead of them in the standings have four points more, so if they want to avoid relegation playoffs, they'll need to do much better in the remaining matches.
The Tricolores will be without injured Boris Lambet, Dani Mathieu, Cisse Sandra, and Mickael Tirpan, while Kyan Vaesen is suspended.
Predicted lineup: Didillon (GK), Jago, Behounek, Schouten, Doodeman, Bosch, Lachkar, Joosten, Nizet, Meerveld & Sylla
Netherlands Eredivisie 09/05/25
L
Heracles
2
Willem II
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
D
NEC
1
Willem II
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25
L
Fortuna Sittard
1
Willem II
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
L
Ajax
2
Willem II
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/04/25
L
Heerenveen
3
Willem II
1
Player to watch: Ion Nicolaescu
With five goals in the Eredivisie this season, the forward from Moldavia has been one of the main contributors on the offensive end for Heerenveen and he'll be looking to improve his goalscoring tally in this match.
