WILLEM II VS VITESSE - NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE MATCH PREVIEW
NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE MATCH DETAILS: WILLEM II VS VITESSE
As Willem II prepare to host Vitesse on February 20, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this NETHERLANDS: Eerste Divisie fixture promises an intriguing contest.
WILLEM II PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE
Willem II, currently 6th in the standings with 40 points from 26 games, trail the leaders by 19 points. They've earned 21 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.
VITESSE PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE
Vitesse, sitting 19th with 24 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 13 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR WILLEM II VS VITESSE
Recent meetings between Willem II and Vitesse have favored Willem II, with Vitesse claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Utrecht-2, Willem II recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Didillon-Hodl, Tjoe-a-On, Hoogma, Behounek, Et-Taibi, Besselink, Twigt, El Allouchi, Haen, Doodeman, Verheydt. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Vitesse's last outing came against VV Venlo, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Van Den Berg, Buttner, Achouitar, Zumberi, Bonnah, Schikora, Marschalk, Schwarz, Tahaui, Pinto, Bannis. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Looking ahead, Willem II are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Willem II and Vitesse are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR WILLEM II VS VITESSE
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Willem II's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Vitesse's games average 2.1 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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