24 October 2021 at 12:30

Referee: D. Higler

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.

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Vitesse5wins
2draws10 meetings
GO Ahead Eagles3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.2

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (61%) — the odds may underestimate GO Ahead Eagles.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.1%

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

Home 65.2%Draw 22.9%Away 17.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.504.205.80
Max1.584.506.00
Over 2.5: 62.5%Under 2.5: 43.5%
Market favourite:Vitesse · Heavy favourite

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.

1X2
Professional market61.4%22.1%16.5%
Public market63.2%21.1%15.8%
Δ1.7%1.0%0.7%

Vitesse vs GO Ahead Eagles — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

GO Ahead Eagles
Result vs. Market: Vitesse (65%)

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.

VitesseHalf-time:10GO Ahead Eagles
11Shots10
3Shots on target6

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.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
04/02/24Vitesse0–2Go Ahead Eagles2.81/3.41/2.44
04/11/23Go Ahead Eagles5–1Vitesse1.93/3.70/3.77
08/04/23Vitesse2–0Go Ahead Eagles2.04/3.41/3.77
13/11/22Go Ahead Eagles2–2Vitesse2.48/3.47/2.79
01/05/22Go Ahead Eagles1–2Vitesse2.88/3.46/2.41
24/10/21Vitesse1–2Go Ahead Eagles1.53/4.37/5.89
17/09/16Vitesse2–0Go Ahead Eagles1.36/4.88/8.22
26/02/17Go Ahead Eagles1–3Vitesse3.72/3.49/1.99
29/11/14Vitesse2–2Go Ahead Eagles1.27/6.05/9.63
21/03/15Go Ahead Eagles0–2Vitesse5.02/3.99/1.64

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: Vitesse

W 421D 265L 360
Over 2.558
Goals scored1631

Away Record: GO Ahead Eagles

W 99D 90L 181
Over 2.559
Goals scored469

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

GO Ahead Eagles defeated Vitesse 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by L. Openda 3′ (pen.), Iñigo Córdoba 53′, L. Brouwers 90′ (pen.). 5 yellow cards were shown. Vitesse had 53% possession while GO Ahead Eagles held 47%. Vitesse had 11 shots (3 on target) compared to 10 (6 on target) for GO Ahead Eagles. Vitesse made 3 substitutions, GO Ahead Eagles made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty awarded (Loïs Openda 2′).

Match Events

Key match events between Vitesse and GO Ahead Eagles — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Vitesse
GO Ahead Eagles
Kick Off
Penalty awarded2′
VAR
L. Openda

Penalty

3′
Half Time
53′
Iñigo Córdoba

assist: L. Brouwers

O. DarfalouN. Frederiksen
63′
63′
P. RommensO. Heil
63′
CardonaM. Berden
L. OpendaH. Gong
74′
Y. GbohoJ. von Moos
74′
84′
Iñigo CórdobaJ. Mulenga
84′
M. DeijlG. Nauber
90+3′
R. OratmangoenY. Bourhane
90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Vitesse had 53% possession against GO Ahead Eagles's 47%. Vitesse registered 11 shots (3 on target) while GO Ahead Eagles managed 10 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 4–4. Fouls committed: 17–8.

3Shots on Goal6
7Shots off Goal3
11Total Shots10
1Blocked Shots1
7Shots insidebox8
4Shots outsidebox2
17Fouls8
4Corner Kicks4
1Offsides0
53%Ball Possession47%
4Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves3
421Total passes386
319Passes accurate272
76%Passes %70%

Lineups

Vitesse lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under T. Letsch, while GO Ahead Eagles deployed a 4-2-3-1 under K. van Wonderen.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Vitesse is —, compared to 6.96 for GO Ahead Eagles. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Vitesse's highest-rated starter is —, while GO Ahead Eagles's best-rated player is J. Kramer (7.09).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Vitesse have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. GO Ahead Eagles's starters account for 2 goals and 6 assists, spearheaded by J. Kramer (1G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Vitesse deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against GO Ahead Eagles's 4-man backline averaging 6.96. 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

Vitesse field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus GO Ahead Eagles's 5 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

Vitesse start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for GO Ahead Eagles 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Vitesse and 85% for GO Ahead Eagles. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Vitesse's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 4 for GO Ahead Eagles. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Vitesse's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while GO Ahead Eagles average 28.5 (youngest: M. Deijl (28), oldest: J. Kramer (29)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Vitesse's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 25 for GO Ahead Eagles. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Vitesse3-5-24-2-3-1GO Ahead Eagles
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Schubert2Dasa6Rasmuss.3Doekhi27Yapi39Corneli.21Bero8Tronstad20Gboho9Darfalou7Openda1Hahn5Kuipers4Kramer20Deijl2Lucassen21Córdoba10Rommens8Brouwers6Idzes29Cardona11Oratman.

Substitutes

Coach: T. Letsch

Substitutes

Coach: K. van Wonderen

VitessePosition StrengthGO Ahead Eagles
Avg Rating
6.96
Defender (3 v 4)6.96
0G 0A2G 6A
Vitesse3-5-2
1GoalkeeperM. Schubert
6DefenderJ. Rasmussen
3DefenderD. Doekhi
39DefenderE. Cornelisse
2MidfielderE. Dasa
27MidfielderR. Yapi
21MidfielderM. Bero
8MidfielderS. Tronstad
20MidfielderY. Gboho
9ForwardO. Darfalou
7ForwardL. Openda
GO Ahead Eagles4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperW. Hahn
5DefenderB. Kuipers
4DefenderJ. Kramer7.11G3A
20DefenderM. Deijl6.81G3A
6DefenderJ. Idzes
2MidfielderB. Lucassen
21MidfielderIñigo Córdoba
10MidfielderP. Rommens
8MidfielderL. Brouwers
11MidfielderR. Oratmangoen
29ForwardCardona

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Vitesse have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. GO Ahead Eagles show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Vitesse

DWWDWW

GO Ahead Eagles

DDWLWL

Vitesse vs GO Ahead Eagles Head to Head Results

Vitesse and GO Ahead Eagles have met 12 times — Vitesse won 6, GO Ahead Eagles won 2, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. Vitesse leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 12 meetings. A combined 38 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.17 per match (22 for the home side, 16 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (58%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 games (58%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–1 in 2023.

6

Vitesse

4

Drawn

2

GO Ahead Eagles

Goals: 22Goals: 16

Recent Meetings (12)

4 Feb 2024Vitesse0 – 2GO Ahead Eagles
4 Nov 2023GO Ahead Eagles5 – 1Vitesse
8 Apr 2023Vitesse2 – 0GO Ahead Eagles
13 Nov 2022GO Ahead Eagles2 – 2Vitesse
1 May 2022GO Ahead Eagles1 – 2Vitesse
23 Jul 2021GO Ahead Eagles1 – 1Vitesse
26 Feb 2017GO Ahead Eagles1 – 3Vitesse
17 Sept 2016Vitesse2 – 0GO Ahead Eagles
21 Mar 2015GO Ahead Eagles0 – 2Vitesse
29 Nov 2014Vitesse2 – 2GO Ahead Eagles
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026