Go Ahead Eagles vs Willem II – Go Ahead Eagles have had a strong first season back in the Eredivisie after being promoted from the Dutch second tier last year, currently sitting in mid-table heading into the final stretch.
In a particularly strong spell, Kees van Wonderen’s side defeated Eredivisie champions and league leaders Ajax 2-1 at home at the end of February, before going on to face PSV Eindhoven in a KNVB Cup semi-final, which they eventually lost 2-1.
While that was followed by a draw with FC Utrecht and a disappointing defeat to strugglers Sparta Rotterdam, the pride of the IJssel Kowet quickly bounced back, defeating fellow promoted side Cambuur 3-0, with Joris Kramer and Mats Deijl scoring, as well as an own goal by Pieter Bos.
They followed that up with a second straight win upon their return from the international break, as Philippe Rommens’ 93rd-minute goal saw them snatch a 1-0 victory over PEC Zwolle.
Go Ahead Eagles have risen to 10th in the Eredivisie table after three consecutive three-point hauls, and with the chance to break into the top half with another win on Friday, they will be eager to extend their winning streak.
Meanwhile, the visitors arrive desperate to close the gap between themselves and the relegation zone, having recently struggled for form.
Willem II looked set for an impressive season in the Eredivisie after a particularly strong start, but they went on to suffer a sharp slump, losing 10 consecutive league matches between late October and January.
While they were eventually able to end that run with a 3-1 victory over RKC Waalwijk, the Superkruiken have been unable to make a significant change in their fortunes, having failed to win any of the eight matches since that triumph.
Following a creditable 2-2 draw with AZ Alkmaar, they were defeated 2-0 at the weekend by Feyenoord, leaving them just one point above the relegation playoff spot and the automatic drop zone.
Willem II, now managed by Kevin Hofland, will be looking to improve their form and increase their lead over the drop zone with six league games remaining, as the two teams below them both have games in hand.
Go Ahead Eagles vs Willem II – Betting Analysis
While the visitors will be desperate for a win, the Go Ahead Eagles appear to be the far stronger of the two sides, and we see them continuing their winning streak and taking all three points on home turf, thanks in part to their improved defensive solidity in recent weeks.
Go Ahead Eagles vs Willem II – Head-to-Head:
Our Prediction: Under 3.5 Goals
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