Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Sparta Rotterdam and Heerenveen face each other at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel in what is expected to be a close Eredivisie encounter. The Rotterdammers aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar, and they must be brimming with confidence ahead of Saturday’s clash. Barring any fresh injury worries, Maurice Steijn is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated AZ at the weekend.
The visitors, on the other hand, proved their worth in a 2-1 win over Volendam, but beating Sparta in Rotterdam is easier said than done. As previously mentioned, a close contest is on the horizon, and we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on draw. Andries Noppert misses out with injury, while both Joost van Aken and Sven van Beek are major doubts, and the duo will be assessed ahead of the kick-off.
Highlighted Player (Aaron Meijers):
After spending his youth career at AVV Andijk and FC Volendam, Aaron Meijers continued playing for the Palingboeren at senior level. After scoring four goals in 124 league appearances for Volendam, the pacey left back joined fellow Dutch outfit RKC Waalwijk in 2010.
Aaaron Meijers quickly established himself as a first-team regular at RKC, but after playing 62 games in the league for the Yellow and Blues, he moved to ADO Den Haag in 2012. The Dutch footballer made his ADO Den Haag debut on August 12, 2012 in a 2-2 draw with Vitesse, and he has been playing for De Ooievaars ever since.
Aaaron Meijers was born in Delft, Netherlands on October 28, 1987. His main position is left-back, but he is capable of producing fine displays as central midfielder and left winger as well. His preferred foot is left, and he has a contract with ADO Den Haag until June 30, 2022.
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.