Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Konig Willem II Stadion will host Saturday’s Eredivisie clash between Willem II and G.A. Eagles. Les Tricolores made a flying start to the season, but they do not seem to be at their sharpest ahead of the visit of Go Ahead Eagles. Willem II are on a three-game losing run in the Dutch top flight, and, no doubt, they will leave their hearts on the field this time out. Miquel Nelom is banned for the match, while Wesley Spieringhs remains in the recovery room.
The visitors, on the other hand, aim to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Groningen. Go Ahead Eagles are likely to adopt a defence-minded approach in Saturday’s clash, and seeing that they managed to hold Ajax to a goalless draw in their last away game, we are tempted to put our money on under 2.5 goals. Spain forward Inigo Cordoba, who was sent off at the weekend, misses out through suspension.
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.