Willem II vs Heerenveen: Heerenveen to win
Willem II's attack stalls at one goal per game while Heerenveen averages two away goals, and the model backs a Heerenveen win with a 60.5% probability.
Both clubs come into this Eredivisie clash with thin recent returns – Willem II have lost their last two league games and sit at an 0‑point run, while Heerenveen have managed five points from a win and two draws in five matches. The disparity in recent results underlines a clear advantage for the visitors.
Lars's Verdict
The model rates Heerenveen’s win probability at 60.5%, driven by a two‑goal expected output and a defensive record that outmatches Willem II’s leaky home defence.
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With Willem II averaging 1.0 expected goals and Heerenveen averaging 2.0, the model gives a 54.6% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 45.4% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 3.0 (Willem II 1.0 + Heerenveen 2.0) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 57.7% chance against 42.3% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Willem II at 18.3%, the draw at 21.2%, and Heerenveen at 60.5% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 0-1 at 10.0% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
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Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Willem II
Willem II have dropped both of their last two league fixtures, a 1‑4 loss away at Go Ahead Eagles and a 1‑4 defeat at home to NEC Nijmegen. The twin four‑goal concessions illustrate a defensive trend that weakens their chance of holding Heerenveen at bay, supporting the view that they are unlikely to win this encounter.
Heerenveen
Heerenveen’s five‑game run includes a 0‑0 draw at home to Ajax, a 2‑3 loss away at Utrecht, a 1‑0 home win over Twente, a 2‑2 draw away at Ajax, and a 0‑2 home loss to PEC Zwolle, giving them five points. The win and two draws show they can both score and keep the game tight, which aligns with the model’s 54.6% BTTS probability and backs a Heerenveen win.
Head-to-Head
Recent head‑to‑head meetings favor Heerenveen, with a 3‑1 win in April 2025 and a 2‑1 victory in November 2021, indicating the visitors have historically outperformed Willem II, reinforcing the win pick.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr 2025 | Heerenveen 3-1 Willem II | Eredivisie |
| 8 Dec 2024 | Willem II 1-2 Heerenveen | Eredivisie |
| 5 Mar 2022 | Willem II 0-0 Heerenveen | Eredivisie |
| 21 Nov 2021 | Heerenveen 2-1 Willem II | Eredivisie |
| 13 Mar 2021 | Willem II 3-1 Heerenveen | Eredivisie |
Team News (Pregame)
Willem II: A. Culum (Foot Injury), T. Didillon Hodl (Hamstring Injury), A. Lachkar (Groin Injury), J. Schuurman (Knock)
Heerenveen: M. Egbring (Injury), O. Braude (Injury)
Injury records reflect the team news on file heading into this match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Willem II vs Heerenveen?
Willem II and Heerenveen drew 2-2. Our pre-match pick was Heerenveen to win.
What was the final score of Willem II vs Heerenveen?
Willem II 2-2 Heerenveen (full time).
When was Willem II vs Heerenveen?
Willem II played Heerenveen on Sun 30 Aug · 13:30 BST in the Eredivisie at Koning Willem II Stadion.
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See all Eredivisie fixtures →Given the clear xG gap and Heerenveen's superior recent form, the model’s strongest signal points to a Heerenveen victory.
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