Willem II
- The gap between the two clubs at this point of the season could not be more stark, with Willem II Tilburg sitting 6th in the Eerste Divisie 2025-2026 table with 40 points from 26 games, while Vitesse are in 19th place with 24 points from 27 matches.
- Willem II have won three, tied one and lost just one of their last five matches, beating RKC Waalwijk at home last time out.
Vitesse
- Vitesse have won one, tied three and lost one of their last five games, beating TOP Oss away and tying at home against VVV-Venlo.
- Vitesse, who are facing the threat of relegation, are compact and pragmatic, with Ruediger Rehm looking to rebuild the squad while maintaining a competitive edge with a solid defensive structure and quick transitions.
Head-to-Head
Willem II have an excellent recent record against Vitesse , having won their most recent head-to-head 2-1 this season, while Vitesse are unbeaten in their last two away, winning and tying one game respectively.
Key Players
- Devin Haen is Willem II’s talisman, with 14 goals in 22 league games, including three of his team’s last seven.
- Dillon Hoogewerf is Vitesse’s top scorer with six goals in 26 appearances, often acting as a catalyst in close games recently.
- Joao Pinto has also shown some form of late, scoring two of Vitesse’s last four goals.
Betting Insights
- Devin Haen is the best anytime goalscorer option for the home team.
- Joao Pinto could be a useful anytime goal scorer selection for Vitesse.
Prediction
Willem II are in much better form than their opponents and can make the most of home field advantage to claim a narrow win, although Vitesse’s ability to sit deep and absorb pressure could make it a tight contest.
