Match Summary
Heerenveen defeated GO Ahead Eagles 1:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by T. Halilović 7′. GO Ahead Eagles had 48% possession while Heerenveen held 52%. GO Ahead Eagles had 11 shots (3 on target) compared to 18 (5 on target) for Heerenveen. GO Ahead Eagles made 4 substitutions, Heerenveen made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between GO Ahead Eagles and Heerenveen — 1 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
assist: J. Veerman
Match Statistics
GO Ahead Eagles had 48% possession against Heerenveen's 52%. GO Ahead Eagles registered 11 shots (3 on target) while Heerenveen managed 18 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 3–11. Fouls committed: 9–9.
Lineups
GO Ahead Eagles lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under K. van Wonderen, while Heerenveen deployed a 4-3-3 under J. Jansen.
Defensive Solidity
GO Ahead Eagles deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Heerenveen's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
GO Ahead Eagles field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Heerenveen's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
GO Ahead Eagles start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Heerenveen averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, GO Ahead Eagles have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. Heerenveen show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
GO Ahead Eagles and Heerenveen have met 2 times — GO Ahead Eagles won 0, Heerenveen won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Heerenveen leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (3 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2026.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026