16 December 2016 at 19:00
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
Heerenveen dominatesHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
3.4
Average goals per game
80%
Games with 3+ goals
80%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (32%) — the odds may underestimate Heerenveen.
Market Summary
Margin: 5.9%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2.70 | 3.30 | 2.38 |
| Max | 3.04 | 3.48 | 2.45 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 32.1% | 28.0% | 39.8% |
| Public market | 32.7% | 27.7% | 39.6% |
Willem II vs Heerenveen — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result differed from market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2524/25 | Heerenveen | 3–1 | Willem II | 1.46/4.47/7.41 |
| 08/12/2424/25 | Willem II | 1–2 | Heerenveen | 2.44/3.24/2.94 |
| 05/03/2221/22 | Willem II | 0–0 | Heerenveen | 2.46/3.31/2.90 |
| 21/11/2121/22 | Heerenveen | 2–1 | Willem II | 1.98/3.59/3.69 |
| 13/03/2120/21 | Willem II | 3–1 | Heerenveen | 2.70/3.57/2.44 |
| 12/09/2020/21 | Heerenveen | 2–0 | Willem II | 2.55/3.56/2.64 |
| 13/12/1919/20 | Heerenveen | 1–2 | Willem II | 1.71/4.07/4.42 |
| 03/03/1918/19 | Heerenveen | 4–2 | Willem II | 1.85/3.79/3.96 |
| 08/12/1818/19 | Willem II | 1–5 | Heerenveen | 2.20/3.51/3.16 |
| 23/09/1717/18 | Willem II | 1–2 | Heerenveen | 3.43/3.52/2.08 |
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Willem II
Away Record: Heerenveen
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Willem II defeated Heerenveen 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2016. Goals were scored by Fran Sol 15′, F. Heerkens 24′ (o.g.), Fran Sol 58′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Willem II had 39% possession while Heerenveen held 61%. Willem II had 14 shots (2 on target) compared to 13 (5 on target) for Heerenveen. Willem II made 3 substitutions, Heerenveen made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Willem II and Heerenveen — 3 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: J. Croux
Own Goal
Match Statistics
Willem II had 39% possession against Heerenveen's 61%. Willem II registered 14 shots (2 on target) while Heerenveen managed 13 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 7–3. Fouls committed: 12–11.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Willem II have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Heerenveen show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
Willem II
Heerenveen
Willem II vs Heerenveen Head to Head Results
Willem II and Heerenveen have met 21 times — Willem II won 6, Heerenveen won 12, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Heerenveen leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 21 meetings. A combined 74 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.52 per match (29 for the home side, 45 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 16 matches (76%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 16 games (76%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Heerenveen are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2011.
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Drawn
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Heerenveen
Recent Meetings (21)
API data: 15 Mar 2026