Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Willem II
Match Time & Date:
22/12/2021
18:45
Prediction: 1-1
Nijmegen
Despite producing a fine display in their last league match, Willem II were eventually beaten by AZ Alkmaar (1-4) at AFAS Stadion. The Tricolores aim to get back on course as soon as possible, but the midweek game will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. Midfielder Nikolaos Michelis misses out through suspension, while all Bergstrom, Heerkens, Ruiter, and Spieringhs are out of contention with injuries.
NEC, on the other hand, did well to beat G.A. Eagles on the road in their last league fixture. The visitors are eager to stay in top ten, but beating Willem II on the road is easier said than done. The two teams seem to be evenly matched at the moment, and, taking everything into account, the share of spoils is on the horizon. All Edgar Barreto, Joep van der Sluijs, Mathias de Wolf, and Rens Van Eijden are rated doubtful, while Jonathan Okita misses out with injury.
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 ():
Monza 
Juventus
