Willem II vs SC Heerenveen preview

Netherlands flag 2026/2027 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Koning Willem II Stadion
Eredivisie
Willem IIWIL
SC HeerenveenHEE
KICKOFF :
Round 4 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Eredivisie action features Willem II hosting SC Heerenveen during the 2026/2027 regular season at Koning Willem II Stadion. The home side sits sixteenth in the domestic standings while visitors occupy ninth place. Power ratings reveal a clear gap with SC Heerenveen ahead on 71.36 points against Willem II on 37.45. That margin translates to a 33.9 point advantage for the away team which enters as the stronger unit. Recent form data shows zero for the hosts yet 24.11 for the visitors. Neither side supplies details from their most recent outings. Set piece metrics depend on proxy calculations carrying low confidence levels. Efficiency figures stay unavailable ahead of kickoff. Overall the matchup pits a lower ranked home outfit against a more potent traveling side.

TL;DR

  • Structural: SC Heerenveen leads with a 33.9 point power advantage over Willem II.
  • Form: Willem II shows zero form score while SC Heerenveen registers 24.11.
  • Squad: SC Heerenveen is listed as the stronger team in this league fixture.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data remains unavailable for both Willem II and SC Heerenveen.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not supplied within the current dataset.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis uses proxy data with low confidence for each side.
  • xVariable: Power scores stand at 37.45 for Willem II and 71.36 for SC Heerenveen.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Willem II J. Stegeman
J. Stegeman
VS
SC Heerenveen R. Veldman
R. Veldman
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.62
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
NEC Nijmegen Rank: 76 L
Go Ahead Eagles Rank: 69 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
PEC Zwolle Rank: 64 L
Ajax Rank: 80 D
FC Twente Rank: 79 W
FC Utrecht Rank: 74 L
Ajax Rank: 80 D
NAC Breda Rank: 57 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
37.45
71.36
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Willem II
SC Heerenveen
Power Score
37.45
71.36
League Position
16
9
Global Rank
587
231

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Willem II — Opponent-weighted form score
SC Heerenveen — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Willem II SC Heerenveen

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Willem II WIL Home
2 matches
SC Heerenveen HEE Away
Match Record
0
Wins
2
0
Draws
0
2
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
2
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-29T00:33:34+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-4-1-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Eredivisie, Netherlands · Round 4 · Regular Season
Stadium
Koning Willem II Stadion
Capacity
14700
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Jannick van der Laan
Roy de Nas
Erik Koopman
Thomas Hardeman

Expected Lineup

Referee : Jannick van der Laan

Starting XI ▼

31
Karst de Leeuw
Karst de Leeuw Goalkeeper
7.02
50
Eser Gürbüz
Eser Gürbüz Midfielder
6.12
7
Jaden Slory
Jaden Slory Midfielder
6.32
9
Devin Haen
Devin Haen Centre Forward
7.23
2
Alessandro Ciranni
Alessandro Ciranni Central Midfield
6.23
3
Finn Stam
Finn Stam Right Back
6.49
8
Kasper Boogaard
Kasper Boogaard Central Midfield
6.37
19
Uriël van Aalst
Uriël van Aalst Attacking Midfield
6.31
4
Justin Hoogma
Justin Hoogma Left Back
6.06
24
Nathan Tjoe-A-On
Nathan Tjoe-A-On Left Back
6.61
22
Per van Loon
Per van Loon Right Back
6.52
Referee : Jannick van der Laan

Starting XI ▼

22
Bernt Klaverboer
Bernt Klaverboer Goalkeeper
6.84
9
Dylan Vente
Dylan Vente Centre Forward
6.78
45
Oliver Braude
Oliver Braude Right Back
6.65
7
Maxence Rivera
Maxence Rivera Left Wing
6.91
20
Jacob Trenskow
Jacob Trenskow Right Wing
7.32
3
Maas Willemsen
Maas Willemsen Left Back
7.09
4
Sam Kersten
Sam Kersten Right Back
7.13
6
Dirk Proper
Dirk Proper Defensive Midfield
6.89
10
Ringo Meerveld
Ringo Meerveld Attacking Midfield
6.94
16
Marcus Linday
Marcus Linday Defensive Midfield
7.05
19
Vasilios Zagaritis
Vasilios Zagaritis Left Back
6.94

CONCLUSION

SC Heerenveen arrives with superior power metrics and a positive form indicator that could shape proceedings at the Koning Willem II Stadion. Willem II occupies a lower league position and lacks recent form evidence which may limit their early momentum. The visitors hold the stronger squad designation and enter with greater overall rating strength. Limited efficiency and transition details leave room for on field adjustments once play begins. Set piece evaluations carry low confidence due to reliance on proxy inputs. Both teams will likely focus on core tactical elements rather than specialized areas. The away side appears better positioned to control key phases throughout the contest.