Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Willem II
Match Time & Date:
09/05/2021
16:45
Prediction: 1-3
PSV
After celebrating yet another Eredivisie title following a 4-0 win over Emmen, Ajax will be looking to put icing on the cake on a very successful season when they take on Feyenoord in der Klassieker. The Amsterdammers looked sharp in front of goal in their last league match, with captain Dusan Tadic producing yet another brilliant performance in the Dutch top flight. Since Ajax want to finish the season in style, we are positive that they will go for a win in the Eredivisie derby.
Feyenoord, on the other hand, suffered an embarrassing 3-2 loss to rock-bottom Den Haag in their last league fixture. Steven Berghuis was sorely missed at the weekend, and seeing that he remains on the sidelines, we believe that punters can find value in betting on the title holders. Both Jens Toornstra and Steven Berghuis are banned for the hosts.
Highlighted Player (Robbin Ruiter):
Robbin Ruiter is a Dutch professional goalkeeper who plays for Eredivisie club Willem II. Born in Amsterdam, Netherlands on March 25, 1987, the 196-cm-tall shot-stopper is a product of RKAV Volendam youth team.
Speaking of his senior career, Ruiter began playing for FC Volendam. After making 70 league appearances for the Het Andere Oranje, the goalkeeper joined Utrecht in 2012 where he quickly established himself as a first-team regular. After short spells with Sunderland and PSV, Robbin Ruiter signed a two-year contract with Willem II in the summer of 2020. It has to be noted that he did well to make it to the EFL Trophy final with Sunderland in the 2018/19 season.
The Black Cats suffered a loss to Portsmouth in the decider, with the Pompey winning the trophy after penalty shoot-out. Robin Ruitter has yet to make his debut with the Netherlands national football team.
Highlighted Team (PSV):
Based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, PSV is a professional football club competing the top flight of the Dutch football, Eredivisie. PSV play their home games at the Phillips Stadium which can accommodate 35,000 people. Over the course of its 100-year-old history, PSV has become one of the country’s Big Three clubs that has dominated Eredivisie along with Ajax and Feyenoord.
Known as a stepping stone for future world-class stars, PSV propelled the likes of Ruud Gullit, Ronald Koeman, Romario, Ronaldo, Ruud van Nistelrooy and most recently Arjen Robben. The Boeren (Peasants) as they call themselves take pride in Eindhoven’s status of being a provincial city and never hide their Brabantian heritage which allow them to enjoy their uniqueness in the company of more prominent clubs from Dutch big cities.
The Peasants boast 23 domestic league titles and 9 KNVB Cup trophies. They have also managed two major European titles – European Cup in 1987-88 and UEFA Cup in 1977-78.
