Go Ahead Eagles
- Go Ahead Eagles are unbeaten in 5 matches (W2, D3) and have won 3 of their last 5 meetings with SC Heerenveen, who have won just 1 of the last 5.
- Go Ahead Eagles have lost just 1 of their 9 home games in the Eredivisie, scoring 15 goals at their own ground.
- Eagles’ last 3 home games have seen them pick up 1 win and 2 draws to extend their unbeaten run at home.
SC Heerenveen
- SC Heerenveen have won 3, drawn 2 and lost 4 of their 9 Eredivisie away matches, conceding 12 goals.
- Heerenveen’s results have been a little more inconsistent, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5.
Head-to-Head
- The last matchup between the two sides ended in a 2-2 draw at the Abe Lenstra Stadion earlier this season.
- Go Ahead Eagles have the upper hand in this fixture, however, with 3 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw in their last 5 games against Heerenveen, as well as the advantage of home field in Deventer on Sunday.
Key Players
- Mathis Suray has 8 Eredivisie goals in 19 appearances this season and is likely to lead the line for Go Ahead Eagles.
- Jacob Trenskow has 6 goals in 19 for Heerenveen and is their main finishing threat.
Betting Insights
- The odds on offer for this game are: Heerenveen 2.20 (favourites), Go Ahead Eagles 2.86, Draw3.74.
- The hosts should really be a lot shorter here, considering their home form and their solid head-to-head record against Heerenveen.
- The 1.44 odds for Over 2.5 Goals look heavily priced given the visitors’ possession style and the hosts’ energy-based approach.
Prediction
Go Ahead Eagles should be confident of making it three wins in five in this matchup and a double chance bet on the hosts could be the best way to go.
