Willem II vs Heerenveen Prediction & Preview
Eredivisie (Netherlands) · Aug 30, 2026 · kickoff 12:30 UTC · model-based analysis by GoalSoon
EREDIVISIE (NETHERLANDS)
Willem II vs Heerenveen
Model pick: Heerenveen (41%)
Goals: Over 2.5
BTTS: Yes
📊 Match Prediction
Win probabilities from our own Poisson statistical model (attack & defence ratings, home advantage, expected goals):
Expected goals: 1.32 – 1.55
Total goals: 2.9
Over 2.5: 53%
Both teams score: 56%
⚔️ Head-to-Head Form & Stats
| Willem II | Heerenveen |
|---|
| League position | #16 (0 pts) | #9 (4 pts) |
| Goals scored / conceded per game* | 1.0 / 4.0 | 2.0 / 2.0 |
| Win rate this season* | 0% | 0% |
| Last 5 goals for / against | 1.4 / 2.2 | 2.0 / 2.0 |
*Willem II shown at home, Heerenveen shown away — the split that matters for this fixture.
🔥 Recent Form
Willem II — last 5
DWWLL
At home: keeps a clean sheet 25% of the time; 61% of home games go over 2.5.
Heerenveen — last 5
DWWDL
On the road: clean sheet 16% of the time; 66% of away games go over 2.5.
📈 Key Stats & Trends
| Trend | Willem II (home) | Heerenveen (away) |
|---|
| This season record | 0-0-1 in 1 (1.0 / 4.0 goals per game) | 0-1-0 in 1 (2.0 / 2.0 goals per game) |
| Clean sheet rate | 25% | 16% |
| Both teams scored | 60% | 61% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 61% | 66% |
| Top scorer | – | Jacob Trenskow (2) |
Eredivisie (Netherlands) — league context this season
Avg goals / game: 3.1
Home wins: 45%
Draws: 24%
Away wins: 32%
Over 2.5: 60%
BTTS: 57%
Use these Eredivisie (Netherlands) averages as a benchmark for the two teams above.
🎲 More Prediction Markets
Derived from the model's expected goals (1.32 vs 1.55):
| Market | Model probability |
|---|
| Most likely scoreline | 1-1 (12%) |
| Double chance — Willem II or draw (1X) | 57% |
| Double chance — Heerenveen or draw (X2) | 68% |
| Double chance — either team (12) | 75% |
| Over / Under 1.5 goals | 78% / 22% |
| Over / Under 3.5 goals | 32% / 68% |
| Willem II clean sheet | 21% |
| Heerenveen clean sheet | 27% |
🎯 Our Verdict
Heerenveen is the model's most likely outcome at
41%. Despite playing away, Heerenveen edge the model — their form outweighs home advantage here. Goals may be harder to come by (47% under 2.5).
The lean on goals is
Over 2.5 and both-teams-to-score
Yes.
These are model probabilities, not guarantees — football is uncertain by design.
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❓ Willem II vs Heerenveen — FAQ
Who will win Willem II vs Heerenveen?
Our statistical model makes Heerenveen the most likely result at 41%. Full probabilities: Willem II 33%, draw 26%, Heerenveen 41%.
Will both teams score in Willem II vs Heerenveen?
The model gives a 56% chance both teams score, so the lean is 'Yes'.
How many goals in Willem II vs Heerenveen?
Expected goals are 1.32 for Willem II and 1.55 for Heerenveen — about 2.9 total, pointing to Over 2.5.
What is the most likely score in Willem II vs Heerenveen?
The model's single most likely scoreline is 1-1 (12%). Double chance for Willem II or draw is 57%.