12 March 2022 at 20:00

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Full Time
Referee: J. Manschot

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.

Waalwijk2wins
6draws10 meetings
Heerenveen2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.6

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

80%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (37%) — the odds may underestimate Heerenveen.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.3%

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 39.7%Draw 30.0%Away 35.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.453.252.75
Max2.603.402.91
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 54.1%
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 market37.5%29.1%33.5%
Public market38.5%27.8%33.7%
Δ1.1%1.3%0.2%

Waalwijk vs Heerenveen — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Waalwijk (40%)

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.

WaalwijkHalf-time:00Heerenveen
6Shots17
0Shots on target2

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
10/05/25Waalwijk3–1Heerenveen3.44/3.83/1.99
29/11/24Heerenveen1–1Waalwijk1.69/4.09/4.67
30/03/24Waalwijk1–1Heerenveen2.84/3.57/2.39
12/08/23Heerenveen3–1Waalwijk1.72/3.95/4.32
25/02/23Heerenveen1–4Waalwijk1.95/3.59/3.84
07/01/23Waalwijk0–0Heerenveen2.46/3.54/2.75
12/03/22Waalwijk0–0Heerenveen2.52/3.33/2.82
21/08/21Heerenveen3–2Waalwijk1.76/3.59/4.75
14/01/21Heerenveen1–1Waalwijk1.59/4.18/5.59
22/11/20Waalwijk1–1Heerenveen4.16/3.99/1.77

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: Waalwijk

W 227D 187L 394
Over 2.556
Goals scored998

Away Record: Heerenveen

W 438D 288L 384
Over 2.562
Goals scored1818

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Waalwijk and Heerenveen drew 0:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. 5 yellow cards were shown. Waalwijk had 52% possession while Heerenveen held 48%. Waalwijk had 6 shots (0 on target) compared to 17 (2 on target) for Heerenveen. Waalwijk made 4 substitutions, Heerenveen made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Waalwijk and Heerenveen — 0 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Waalwijk
Heerenveen
Kick Off
Half Time
L. WoutersS. Bakari
61′
A. El BouchataouiI. Bel Hassani
61′
76′
S. de JongR. Al Hajj
Vurnon Anita78′
R. van der VenneF. Stokkers
78′
79′
A. MusabaF. Stevanović
S. AdewoyeR. Kuijpers
86′
87′
A. TahiriN. Madsen
90+3′Thom Haye
Full Time

Match Statistics

Waalwijk had 52% possession against Heerenveen's 48%. Waalwijk registered 6 shots (0 on target) while Heerenveen managed 17 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 7–7. Fouls committed: 14–10.

0Shots on Goal2
6Shots off Goal9
6Total Shots17
0Blocked Shots6
5Shots insidebox11
1Shots outsidebox6
14Fouls10
7Corner Kicks7
1Offsides1
52%Ball Possession48%
3Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves0
425Total passes374
343Passes accurate291
81%Passes %78%

Lineups

Waalwijk lined up in a 5-3-2 formation under J. Oosting, while Heerenveen deployed a 3-4-1-2 under O. Tobiasen.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Waalwijk is 6.69, compared to — for Heerenveen. 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. Waalwijk's highest-rated starter is L. Wouters (6.93), while Heerenveen's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Waalwijk have contributed 4 goals and 0 assists this season, led by R. van der Venne (3G). Heerenveen's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Waalwijk deploy 5 defenders rated 6.93 on average, against Heerenveen's 3-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

Waalwijk field 3 midfielders averaging 6.64, versus Heerenveen's 4 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

Waalwijk start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.51, 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 80% for Waalwijk and —% for Heerenveen. 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

Waalwijk's starters have collected 8 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Heerenveen. 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 Waalwijk's starting XI is 32.0 (youngest: L. Wouters (26), oldest: M. Kramer (37)), while Heerenveen average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). 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

Waalwijk's starters average 26 league appearances each, versus 0 for Heerenveen. 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.

Waalwijk5-3-23-4-1-2Heerenveen
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Vaessen2Gaari59Touba3Meulens.34Wouters4Adewoye6Anita10Venne14Bouchat.29Kramer7Odgaard1Mulder15Bakker4Beek3Aken13Kaib27Ewijk6Jong33Haye26Tahiri11Musaba20Hooijdo.

Substitutes

Coach: J. Oosting

Substitutes

Coach: O. Tobiasen

WaalwijkPosition StrengthHeerenveen
6.69
Avg Rating
6.93Defender (5 v 3)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.64Midfielder (3 v 4)
3G 0A0G 0A
6.51Forward (2 v 3)
1G 0A0G 0A
Waalwijk5-3-2
1GoalkeeperE. Vaessen
2DefenderJ. Gaari
59DefenderA. Touba
3DefenderM. Meulensteen
34DefenderL. Wouters6.9
4DefenderS. Adewoye
6MidfielderV. Anita
10MidfielderR. van der Venne6.63G
14MidfielderA. El Bouchataoui
29ForwardM. Kramer6.51G
7ForwardJ. Odgaard
Heerenveen3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperE. Mulder
15DefenderN. Bakker
4DefenderS. van Beek
3DefenderJ. van Aken
13MidfielderR. Kaib
27MidfielderM. van Ewijk
33MidfielderT. Haye
26MidfielderA. Tahiri
6ForwardS. de Jong
11ForwardA. Musaba
20ForwardS. van Hooijdonk

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Waalwijk have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Heerenveen show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Waalwijk

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Heerenveen

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Waalwijk vs Heerenveen Head to Head Results

Waalwijk and Heerenveen have met 17 times — Waalwijk won 3, Heerenveen won 8, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Heerenveen leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 17 meetings. A combined 50 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.94 per match (21 for the home side, 29 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 12 matches (71%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (47%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–2 in 2013.

3

Waalwijk

6

Drawn

8

Heerenveen

Goals: 21Goals: 29

Recent Meetings (17)

15 Jan 2026Heerenveen3 – 1Waalwijk
10 May 2025Waalwijk3 – 1Heerenveen
29 Nov 2024Heerenveen1 – 1Waalwijk
30 Mar 2024Waalwijk1 – 1Heerenveen
12 Aug 2023Heerenveen3 – 1Waalwijk
25 Feb 2023Heerenveen1 – 4Waalwijk
7 Jan 2023Waalwijk0 – 0Heerenveen
21 Aug 2021Heerenveen3 – 2Waalwijk
14 Jan 2021Heerenveen1 – 1Waalwijk
22 Nov 2020Waalwijk1 – 1Heerenveen
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026