Preview: Vitesse vs. Go Ahead Eagles - prediction, team news, lineups

The hosts are propping up the table at the moment and are without a win in their previous five league matches heading into this weekend.

Match preview

Vitesse have had a season to forget so far, winning just three of their 19 Eredivisie matches which has left them bottom of the league heading into this fixture.

Despite that, one victory could change their fortunes as it could potentially see the club push out of the bottom two and into the relegation playoff position.

However, Edward Sturing will need to see an improved performance from his men if they hope to achieve that considering Vitesse have failed to win in their previous five league matches.

The most recent of which saw the Vitesse beaten 1-0 by PEC Zwolle even though Sturing's men were able to dominate the possession throughout the match.

With the threat of relegation looming the hosts will be looking to do anything to turn their fortunes around, especially considering they have finished in the top half of the Eredivisie in 11 of the past 12 seasons.

On the flipside, Go Ahead Eagles are only looking up at the moment with the idea of breaking into the top five firmly being in their sights for the second half of the campaign.

While they currently trail Ajax by seven points Rene Hake will be confident that his team are capable of pushing into those positions if they can string a consistent run of results together.

Go Ahead Eagles responded well to losing against Ajax, having gone consecutive games without a loss heading into this weekend which will have instantly reinstalled the belief in the group.

The visitors will also recall their previous meeting with Vitesse, which proved to be a comfortable day as they picked up three points in a goal-difference-boosting 5-1 victory.

While Go Ahead Eagles have struggled slightly on the road in comparison to their home fixtures, this will be seen as the ideal game to start turning those fortunes around.

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Go Ahead Eagles Eredivisie form:

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Team News

Former Chelsea midfielder Marco van Ginkel is expected to be at the heart of the action for Vitesse, as he has been taking up an attacking midfield role recently.

Andy Visser missed out on their most recent outing after suffering a head injury in the previous match, and he will be a doubt once again heading into this one.

After scoring his fifth goal of the season last weekend Victor Edvardsen should retain his place as the lone striker for Go Ahead Eagles on Sunday.

The only injury problem of note that the visitors are contending with is Philippe Rommens, who has an ankle problem.

Vitesse possible starting lineup:

Room; Van Zwam, Isimat-Mirin, Hendriks, Cornelisse; Domgjoni, Meulensteen, Manhoef, Van Ginkel, Boutrah; Buitink

Go Ahead Eagles possible starting lineup:

De Lange; Kuipers, Kramer, Amofa, Deijl; Llansana, Linthorst; Breum, Willumsson, Adekanye; Edvardsen

We say: Vitesse 0-3 Go Ahead Eagles

Vitesse are in desperate need of three points to try and improve their league situation, but that alone will not be enough to force a result.

Go Ahead Eagles had too much for the hosts when they faced each other earlier this season, and it is likely that will be the case once again.

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