Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Willem II
Match Time & Date:
15/08/2021
16:45
Prediction: 1-2
Feyenoord
Feyenoord will look to kick off the new Eredivisie campaign in great manner when they take on Willem II at Konig Willem II Stadion. The Rotterdammers did well to book their place in the Conference League playoffs, and they are now on a quest to making a flying start to the new domestic campaign. Considering that Feyenoord produce fine displays without key player Steven Berghuis, who joined Ajax earlier this summer, away win should be considered.
A man to watch in the away team will be Guus Til, who has been scoring goals for fun in all competitions of late. Fred Grim’s troops, on the other hand, did well to crush Lierse 4-1 in their last warm-up game, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry in Sunday’s clash. John Yeboah, who ended his loan spell with AZ Alkmaar, is likely to pose a big threat to the opposition defenders.
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 (Feyenoord):
Back in 1908 football club Wilhemina was founded in the pub De Vereeniging and they played their home games in blue-sleeved red shirts and white shorts. The club’s name was changed to Hillesluise in 1909 and soon they became RVV Celeritas.
Finally, in 1912 the club got a name SC Feijenoord. Feyenoord won their first Eredivisie trophy in 1924 and 75 years later they clinched their 14th domestic trophy, finishing the season 15 points clear of second-placed Willem II. De Trots van Zuid play their home games at De Kuip and the capacity of the venue is 51 117.
The club’s fiercest rivals are Ajax and the two teams face each other in der Klassieker. The likes of Craig Bellamy, Gerrard Fox, Wouter Bos and Raemon Sluiter are notable supporters of the club. It is well known that football legends Johan Cruyff, Ruud Gullit and Peter Houtman all played for Feyenoord in the past. De Trots van Zuid play their home games in red-white shirts and black shorts.
