Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Vitesse
Match Time & Date:
22/08/2021
16:45
Prediction: 1-1
Willem II
Vitesse will be aiming to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Zwolle when they welcome Willem II to their GelreDome on Matchday 2. The Vitas aim to make a flying start to the season, but keep in mind that they will be with one eye on the Conference League game against Anderlecht. Riechedly Bazoer, who suffered an injury in the season opener, is unlikely to feature in Sunday’s clash.
Willem II, on the other hand, suffered a heavy 4-0 loss to Feyenoord in the opening match of the season. The Tricolores, though, impressed in pre-season and given Vitesse’s busy fixture list, we predict that the visitors are going to grab something from the match. In their last meeting at the venue the two teams played out a goalless draw.
Highlighted Player (Keisuke Honda):
Keisuke Honda is considered one of the most famous Japanese footballers. Honda was born in Settsu, Osaka on June 13, 1986 and he started his youth career at his hometown club Settsu FC. In 2004 he signed a professional contract with Nagoya Grampus and he played for the J1-League club from 2004 to 2007.
The left-footed midfielder then moved to Europe, signing a deal with VVV-Venlo on January 16, 2008 and it has to be noted that he scored 24 goals in 68 league appearances for the Dutch outfit. In the winter of 2009 Keisuke Honda joined Russian club CSKA Moscow for an undisclosed fee. The Japanese footballer quickly established himself as CSKA’s key player and in 2013 he won the Russian Premier League title with the Armeitsy.
Nowadays, the Japan international plays for Mexican side Pachuca. As for his international career, Honda made his Japan debut on June 22, 2008. Honda is well known for his accurate and powerful shot and he often scores from free-kicks.
Highlighted Team (Willem II):
Based in Tilburg, Netherlands, Willem II is a professional football club that competes in the Eredivisie. The Tricolores were founded back in August 1896 under the name of Tilburgia, but the club’s first big success came in the 1915/16 season when they won the national championship.
Willem II repeated the success in the 1951/52 Eredivisie campaign, with the team winning their third domestic trophy three years later. When it comes to KNVB Cup, the Tricolores have won it on two occasions (1943/44, 1962/63). Willem II are well known for their white shirts with red and blue strips, while their away kit is mainly mint with dark navy accents.
The Tricolores play home matches at Koning Willem II Stadion, the venue with the capacity of 14,700 spectators. Willem II have fierce rivals in Nac Breda, as the cities of Breda and Tilburg are only 20 kilometers apart. Former Barcelona and Arsenal star Marc Overmars is one of the most notable footballers who played for the club.
