Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Willem II
Match Time & Date:
28/08/2021
21:00
Prediction: 2-1
Zwolle
Willem II play host to Zwolle at their Konig Willem II Stadion in what is expected to be a close Eredivisie encounter. The Tricolores quickly bounced back from a 4-0 loss to Feyenoord, with the team outplaying Vitesse 3-0 away from home. Willem II footballers regained a much-needed confidence, and, as a result, the bookies see them as favourites to win Saturday’s game. Keep in mind, though, that important defender Emil Bergstrom remains on the sidelines through suspension.
Zwolle, on the other hand, head into the match following back-to-back defeats to Vitesse (0-1) and NEC (0-2). The Blauwvingers have been struggling in front of goal at the start of the season, and we do not believe that they are capable of spoiling Willem II's party at Konig Willem II Stadion. Defender Sam Kersten is banned for the away team.
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 (Zwolle):
Founded on June 12, 1910, PEC Zwolle is a Dutch football club which competes in the Eredivisie. Zwolle have yet to win the national championship, but they did remarkably well to lift the Dutch Cup trophy in 2014. Ron Jans’s troops impressed in the title game, with the team rolling over Dutch giants Ajax 5-1.
The Blauwingers play their home games at MACPARK Stadion, the venue with the capacity of 14,000 people. The multi-use stadium was opened on August 29, 2009. Zwolle’s home kit is blue and white, while the colour of their away jersey is green and white. In the 2014/15 season the Blauwingers represented the Netherlands in the Europa League, with the team losing to Sparta Prague in the play-off round.
The likes of Henk Timmer (237), Johan Hansma (231), Bert Konterman (219), Arne Slot (208), and Jasper Drost (182) are the players with the most league appearances for the club. Go Ahead Eagles are considered the club’s biggest rivals as both teams are located at the river Ijssel.
