5 March 2022 at 15:30

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Full Time
Referee: J. Kamphuis

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 dominates

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

Willem II2wins
1draws10 meetings
Heerenveen7wins

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 (38%) — the odds may underestimate Heerenveen.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.4%

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 40.7%Draw 30.2%Away 34.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.403.202.87
Max2.583.402.93
Over 2.5: 48.8%Under 2.5: 57.1%
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market37.7%29.1%33.2%
Public market39.3%27.8%32.9%
Δ1.6%1.3%0.3%

Willem II vs Heerenveen — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Willem II (41%)

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.

Willem IIHalf-time:00Heerenveen
15Shots10
5Shots on target3

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
04/04/25Heerenveen3–1Willem II1.46/4.47/7.41
08/12/24Willem II1–2Heerenveen2.44/3.24/2.94
05/03/22Willem II0–0Heerenveen2.46/3.31/2.90
21/11/21Heerenveen2–1Willem II1.98/3.59/3.69
13/03/21Willem II3–1Heerenveen2.70/3.57/2.44
12/09/20Heerenveen2–0Willem II2.55/3.56/2.64
13/12/19Heerenveen1–2Willem II1.71/4.07/4.42
03/03/19Heerenveen4–2Willem II1.85/3.79/3.96
08/12/18Willem II1–5Heerenveen2.20/3.51/3.16
23/09/17Willem II1–2Heerenveen3.43/3.52/2.08

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

W 292D 209L 443
Over 2.558
Goals scored1240

Away Record: Heerenveen

W 438D 288L 384
Over 2.562
Goals scored1818

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Willem II and Heerenveen drew 0:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. 2 yellow cards were shown. Willem II had 66% possession while Heerenveen held 34%. Willem II had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 10 (3 on target) for Heerenveen. Willem II made 3 substitutions, Heerenveen made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Willem II and Heerenveen — 0 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Willem II
Heerenveen
Kick Off
Half Time
64′
S. de JongA. Musaba
73′
S. van HooijdonkF. Stevanović
M. SvenssonC. Nunnely
74′
74′
N. MadsenA. Tahiri
D. CrowleyG. Roemeratoe
87′
G. SağlamE. Kabangu
87′
90+3′
A. SarrA. van der Heide
Full Time

Match Statistics

Willem II had 66% possession against Heerenveen's 34%. Willem II registered 15 shots (5 on target) while Heerenveen managed 10 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 11–2. Fouls committed: 5–10.

5Shots on Goal3
7Shots off Goal4
15Total Shots10
3Blocked Shots3
6Shots insidebox5
9Shots outsidebox5
5Fouls10
11Corner Kicks2
2Offsides0
66%Ball Possession34%
2Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves5
591Total passes316
498Passes accurate205
84%Passes %65%

Lineups

Willem II lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under F. Grim, while Heerenveen deployed a 4-2-3-1 under O. Tobiasen.

Defensive Solidity

Willem II 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

Willem II field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Heerenveen'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

Willem II start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 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.

Willem II4-2-3-14-2-3-1Heerenveen
GKDEFMIDFWD
21Wellenr.3Heerkens13Owusu6Dammers27Köhn19Crowley23Sağlam17Saddiki11Köhlert15Svensson9Hornkamp1Mulder5Woudenb.4Beek14Drešević27Ewijk6Jong33Haye10Halilov.29Madsen20Hooijdo.9Sarr

Substitutes

Coach: F. Grim

Substitutes

Coach: O. Tobiasen

Willem IIPosition StrengthHeerenveen
Willem II4-2-3-1
21GoalkeeperT. Wellenreuther
3DefenderF. Heerkens
13DefenderL. Owusu
6DefenderW. Dammers
27DefenderD. Köhn
19MidfielderD. Crowley
23MidfielderG. Sağlam
17MidfielderD. Saddiki
11MidfielderM. Köhlert
15MidfielderM. Svensson
9ForwardJ. Hornkamp
Heerenveen4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperE. Mulder
5DefenderL. Woudenberg
4DefenderS. van Beek
14DefenderI. Drešević
27DefenderM. van Ewijk
6MidfielderS. de Jong
33MidfielderT. Haye
10MidfielderT. Halilović
29MidfielderN. Madsen
9MidfielderA. Sarr
20ForwardS. van Hooijdonk

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

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Heerenveen

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Willem II vs Heerenveen Head to Head Results

Willem II and Heerenveen have met 21 times — Willem II won 7, Heerenveen won 12, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Heerenveen leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 21 meetings. A combined 77 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.67 per match (31 for the home side, 46 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 17 matches (81%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 17 games (81%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Heerenveen are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2011.

7

Willem II

2

Drawn

12

Heerenveen

Goals: 31Goals: 46

Recent Meetings (21)

4 Apr 2025Heerenveen3 – 1Willem II
8 Dec 2024Willem II1 – 2Heerenveen
21 Nov 2021Heerenveen2 – 1Willem II
13 Mar 2021Willem II3 – 1Heerenveen
12 Sept 2020Heerenveen2 – 0Willem II
13 Dec 2019Heerenveen1 – 2Willem II
3 Mar 2019Heerenveen4 – 2Willem II
8 Dec 2018Willem II1 – 5Heerenveen
3 Mar 2018Heerenveen2 – 0Willem II
25 Oct 2017Willem II2 – 1Heerenveen
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026