Heerenveen v Willem II prediction

Eredivisie · · Abe Lenstra Stadion

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Heerenveen v Willem II, Eredivisie on Sun, 21 Feb 2027 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Heerenveen host Willem II in the Eredivisie on Sunday 21 February (kick-off 16:00 UK).

The key numbers

Willem II have scored nine goals, the fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).

Heerenveen are unbeaten in the last five meetings with Willem II.

Form and the table

Eight of Heerenveen’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in five of Heerenveen’s last 15 results in all competitions (33%). At home, Heerenveen have four wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.75 points per game, scoring 1.63 and conceding 0.88. Heerenveen have scored 15 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Heerenveen have conceded 11 goals, the fourth-fewest of the 18 clubs.

Willem II have conceded 26 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).

Heerenveen (eighth) and Willem II (18th) are 10 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Heerenveen the stronger side, 393 rating points above Willem II (Heerenveen 1657, Willem II 1264, after at least 212 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 30 August 2026, finished Willem II 2–2 Heerenveen.

Team news

Predicted Heerenveen XI (4-2-3-1): B. Klaverboer, V. Zagaritis, M. Willemsen, S. Kersten, O. Braude, J. Trenskow, M. Rivera, N. Courtens, M. Linday, R. Meerveld, D. Vente — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jacob Trenskow (5.1 per match over nine appearances, four goals and two assists) and Oliver Braude (4.1 per match over eight appearances, two goals) have been Heerenveen’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Heerenveen (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jacob Trenskow averages 2.4 key passes per 90 over 778 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last nine appearances. Oliver Braude averages 2.0 tackles per 90 over 678 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last eight appearances.

Predicted Willem II XI (4-2-3-1): M. Delanghe, F. Stam, N. Tjoe-A-On, H. ter Avest, M. Dekker, J. Slory, U. van Aalst, C. Twigt, T. Vilhena, K. Boogaard, D. Haen — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Nathan Tjoe-A-On (4.4 per match over nine appearances, two assists) and Vito van Crooij (3.6 per match over three appearances, two assists) have been Willem II’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Willem II (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Nathan Tjoe-A-On averages 2.7 tackles per 90 over 772 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The numbers

  • Kick-off: · Eredivisie · Abe Lenstra Stadion
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Heerenveen 3 · draws 2 · Willem II 1 · 3 goals/game
  • Recent form: Heerenveen 2W 1D 2L

Heerenveen v Willem II (Eredivisie): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.75 / 1
Goals
against 1.38 / 2.75 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.25 / 4.13
Corners
against 4.5 / 6.63 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
6.25 / 3
Shots on target
against 3.63 / 6.88 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
0.88 / 1.38
Cards
against 1.38 / 1 · 0 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameHeerenveen for / againstLineWillem II for / against
Goals scored
1.75 for · 1.38 against n 8
2.5standard
1 for · 2.75 against n 8
Corners won
5.25 for · 4.5 against n 8
9.5standard
4.13 for · 6.63 against n 8
Shots
16.38 for · 14.25 against n 8
19.5standard
11.5 for · 20.63 against n 8
Shots on target
6.25 for · 3.63 against n 8
8.5standard
3 for · 6.88 against n 8
Fouls committed
8.88 for · 11.25 against n 8
21.5standard
9.25 for · 10.38 against n 8
Cards shown
0.88 for · 1.38 against n 8
3.5standard
1.38 for · 1 against n 8
Heerenveen
Heerenveen — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
D. Proper n 856.6
26/2
0.63/0
—
Roberts Uldriķis n 834.5
24/2
11/1
—
M. Farji n 824.3
1.93/1
3.76/1
—
L. Smans n 849.4
1.63/3
2.55/4
—
M. Egbring n 830.5
1.52/1
1.54/0
—
Heerenveen — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Rivera n 867.4
3.27/6
2.27/5
D. Vente n 883.1
2.87/7
0.95/2
Roberts Uldriķis n 834.5
2.35/2
0.72/0
J. Trenskow n 886.9
1.96/4
15/2
L. Oyen n 824.4
1.84/0
1.84/0
Heerenveen — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
L. Oyen n 824.4
0.92/0
0.51/0
L. Smans n 849.4
00/0
0.93/1
J. Trenskow n 886.9
0.54/0
0.11/0
M. Rivera n 867.4
0.32/0
0.21/0
M. Farji n 824.3
0.51/0
00/0
Heerenveen — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Egbring n 830.5
3.33/2
M. Farji n 824.3
2.85/1
H. Petrov n 825.3
2.74/2
S. Kersten n 885.4
2.47/4
O. Braude n 884.8
27/5
Heerenveen — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
B. Klaverboer n 890
2.45/3
Willem II
Willem II — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Thomas Verheydt n 817.4
2.62/2
1.32/0
—
O. Martin n 820.9
2.22/1
1.63/0
—
Anass Zarrouk n 352
1.73/0
0.61/0
—
K. Boogaard n 862.9
1.65/3
0.53/0
—
E. Gürbüz n 843.9
1.52/2
1.34/1
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Willem II — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Thomas Verheydt n 817.4
3.95/1
1.32/0
Devin Haen n 890
1.87/5
0.84/2
T. Vilhena n 850.5
1.85/2
0.72/1
J. Slory n 881.9
1.56/3
15/2
Uriel van Aalst n 888.5
1.36/3
0.53/1
Willem II — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Thomas Verheydt n 817.4
0.61/0
0.61/0
J. Schuurman n 768.7
00/0
0.72/2
Uriel van Aalst n 888.5
0.32/0
0.32/0
Devin Haen n 890
0.32/0
00/0
V. van Crooij n 880
00/0
0.32/0
Willem II — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Anass Zarrouk n 352
3.53/2
Per van Loon n 844
3.35/5
Nathan Tjoe-A-On n 883.1
38/8
H. ter Avest n 877.8
2.67/5
J. Slory n 881.9
2.18/5
Willem II — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Maxime Delanghe n 888.5
4.28/7

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Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Heerenveen v Willem II — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
HeerenveenLDWLW
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 2 scored / 1 conceded per game
Willem II
Head-to-head last 6
Heerenveen 3 · 2 draws · Willem II 1 · 3 goals/game
  • 2026-08-30 Willem II 2–2 Heerenveen
  • 2025-04-04 Heerenveen 3–1 Willem II
  • 2024-12-08 Willem II 1–2 Heerenveen
  • 2022-03-05 Willem II 0–0 Heerenveen
  • 2021-11-21 Heerenveen 2–1 Willem II
  • 2021-03-13 Willem II 3–1 Heerenveen
League standing · 2026/27
Heerenveen#8 pos12 pts9 pl+4 GD
Willem II#18 pos2 pts9 pl-17 GD
Goals per game
Heerenveen scored1.67
Willem II scored1
Heerenveen conceded1.22
Willem II conceded2.89

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Heerenveen and Willem II?
In their last 6 meetings, Heerenveen won 3, Willem II won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Heerenveen and Willem II?
Recent form — Heerenveen 2W 1D 2L.

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