Our prediction
Key factors behind our tip
Heerenveen are the market favourites at 1.93, an implied probability of about 52%, well ahead of Willem II's 27%.
The gap between the two teams is sizeable: Willem II at 3.75 are close to double the price of the visitors.
The draw is priced at 3.95, implying roughly 25%, so a stalemate is seen as the least likely of the three results.
On value, Willem II (edge 3.07%) and the draw (edge 3.08%) screen marginally positive, while the recommended Over 2.5 goals carries a negative edge of -4.0%.
Team form
Best odds across bookmakers
| Bookmaker | 1 ยท WI | X | 2 ยท HEE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unibet (NL) | 3.90 | 4.10 | 1.88 |
| 1xBet | 3.87 | 4.21 | 1.83 |
| Coolbet | 3.85 | 4.20 | 1.82 |
| BetOnline.ag | 3.87 | 4.30 | 1.79 |
| Pinnacle | 3.84 | 4.27 | 1.79 |
| Betfair | 3.85 | 4.20 | 1.80 |
Prices as of our last refresh, best price per outcome highlighted. Books are ordered by margin โ the sharpest price-setters first โ not alphabetically.
Willem II vs Heerenveen: match preview
This Eredivisie meeting between Willem II and Heerenveen sees the visitors installed as favourites. Heerenveen are priced at 1.93, which translates to a market-implied probability of roughly 52%, marking them as the side the bookmakers rate more highly here. Willem II, at home, are considerably longer at 3.75, implying about a 27% chance, while the draw sits at 3.95, or around 25% in probability terms. That is a fairly wide gap between the two teams, suggesting the market leans clearly toward Heerenveen without treating the outcome as a foregone conclusion. Rather than backing a match result, our model steers toward the goals market: Over 2.5 goals is available at 1.6, reflecting a market-implied confidence near 60% that this fixture produces at least three goals. It is worth noting the value edge on that pick reads negative, so it is more a preference than a standout price.
Verdict: The model's preferred angle is Over 2.5 goals at 1.6, backed by a market-implied confidence around 60%. Be aware the price shows a negative value edge, so treat this as a lean rather than a strong-value play. Stake responsibly and only within your usual limits.
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Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.
Eredivisie standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| 2 | Go Ahead | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| 2 | PSV | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| 4 | Feyenoord | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| 5 | Groningen | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 6 | Ajax | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| 7 | Sparta | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 8 | Sittard | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 | Heerenveen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 10 | Excelsior | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 11 | NEC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 12 | Twente | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 14 | Zwolle | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 15 | Utrecht | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| 16 | Willem II | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -6 | 0 |
| 17 | Den Haag | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| 18 | Cambuur | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
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Match FAQ
Our tip is Over 3.5 goals at odds of 2.25, with a 43% confidence rating.
Heerenveen are the favourites at 1.93, which implies roughly a 52% chance. Willem II are outsiders at 3.75, around 27% implied.
The draw is available at 3.95 with 1xBet, an implied probability of about 25%, making it the least likely of the three match outcomes according to the odds.
On the value figures provided, Willem II (edge 3.07%) and the draw (edge 3.08%) screen slightly positive, while the recommended Over 2.5 goals at 1.6 actually carries a negative edge of -4.0%.
Willem II vs Heerenveen takes place Sun ยท 12:30 in the Eredivisie.