Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Groningen and Willem II square off against each other at Euroborg on day 14 of the new Eredivisie campaign. Groningen aim to recover from a heavy 5-0 loss at PSV and you should know that they defeated Sparta Rotterdam in their last home fixture. Both Tika de Jonge and Fofin Turay are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team.
The Tricolores, on the other hand, aim to retain their spot in top ten. Groningen, though, are tough to beat at home, which is probably the main reason why we are going to place our bets on draw. In their last meeting in the Dutch elite division the two sides played out a 1-1 draw and we predict that history is going to repeat itself. Both Amar Fatah and Valentino Vermeulen are sidelined with injuries, while duo Dani Mathieu – Niels van Berkel will be assessed ahead of the kick-off.
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.