Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Heerenveen
Match Time & Date:
25/02/2023
18:45
Prediction: 2-1
Waalwijk
Heerenveen will be aiming to build on a 2-1 win over Cambuur when they take on RKC Waalwijk in the Eredivisie round 23. Heerenveen did well to put an end to their four-match losing run in the national championship, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, and it is no wonder the odds for home win have been dropping. Defender Sven van Beek is sidelined with injury, while goalkeeper Andries Noppert is a major doubt.
The visitors, on the other hand, proved their worth in a home win over Fortuna SIttard. Waalwijk, though, have been struggling on the travels this season, and we do not believe that they are capable of spoiling Heerenveen’s party Abe Lenstra Stadion. As for the visiting side, midfielder Mika Biereth is a major doubt, and he will be assessed of the kick-off. In the first half of the season the two teams played out a goalless draw.
Highlighted Player (Vurnon Anita):
Vurnon Anita is yet another product of famous Ajax youth football academy. The defensive midfielder made a great progress during his spell with the Eredivisie outfit as he played for the first team from 2006 to 2012. During the 2011/2012 season Anita was on Newcastle United’s radar, but Ajax chiefs rejected Newcastle’s first bid for the player.
Nonetheless, the two clubs eventually came to an agreement and the Dutch footballer moved to St. James’ Park in the summer of 2012. Vurnon Anita signed for the Magpies for a fee of £6.7 million and he made his Newcastle debut on August 18, 2012 in a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the opening game of the season.
After making 133 appearances in the league for the Magpies, Anita joined Leeds United on July 6, 2017, signing a three-year deal with the Championship club. Vurnon Anita made his debut for Netherlands in a 2-1 win over Mexico in May, 2010. His main position is defensive midfield, but he can play as a full-back as well.
Highlighted Team (Heerenveen):
Heerenveen is a Dutch football club that is well known for their white shirts with blue stripes. De Superfriezen (The Super Frisians) play home matches at Abe Lenstra Stadium, which has the capacity of 26,400 people.
Heerenveen have yet to win the Eredivisie title, but they impressed in the 1999/00 season, with the team finishing the process in second position in the standings. Thanks to a top-two finish, the club booked their place in the Champions League. Heerenveen, though, recorded only one in the group stages of the elite competition as they defeated Olympiakos 1-0 at home ground. De Superfizien retain a fierce rivals with Cambuur, and there have always been fireworks in clashes between the two teams.
It has to be noted that Heerenveen won the Dutch Cup in the 2008/09 season, with the team beating Twente on penalties in the title game. New Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech played for Heerenveen at the start of his senior career.
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