Croatia
Indonesia
Nigeria
South Africa

Preview: Vitesse vs. Heerenveen - prediction, team news, lineups

sportsmole.co.uk, 18 August 2022, 20:50
Vitesse and Heerenveen kick off matchday three of 2022/23 Eredivisie season with their meeting at the GelreDome on Saturday afternoon.

Both teams still await their first victory this term and will be keen to come away with all three points in this weekend's contest.

Match preview

Vitesse fell to a 3-1 defeat against Eredivisie newcomers Excelsior when the teams faced off at the Van Donge en De Roo Stadion on Friday.

Thomas Letsch's men found themselves two goals down inside the opening 20 minutes thanks to a brace from Reda Kharchouch before Nikolai Baden Frederiksen pulled one back just shy of the half-hour mark only for Kenzo Goudmijn to put the game to bed 30 minutes into the second period.

Geel en Zwart currently sit bottom but one in the league table, ahead of Go Ahead Eagles only by the virtue of having scored more goals.

Next up for them is the challenge of an opposing outfit with little to choose between the teams as the last eight meetings have yielded three win apiece and two stalemates.

Off the back of three straight home defeats, Saturday's hosts set out to turn things around in front of their fans and kickstart their league campaign.

Heerenveen played out a second consecutive share of the spoils following a goalless stalemate against Feyenoord at De Kuip on Saturday night.

Kees van Wonderen's men had their backs against the wall for the majority of the contest but they held on to secure an impressive point in Rotterdam.

As a result, De Superfriezen are 10th in the standings with two points from as many games so far ahead of this weekend's trip to Arnhem.

Saturday's visitors, whose most recent league victory on the road came against their next opponents, now seek to secure another impressive result in this fixture.

Vitesse Eredivisie form:

Vitesse form (all competitions):

Heerenveen Eredivisie form:

Heerenveen form (all competitions):

Team News

Sondre Tronstad received his marching orders in Vitesse's defeat to Excelsior last time out and will miss Saturday's contest through suspension.

Markus Schubert remains sidelined for this one, while forward Miliano Jonathans is also not expected to feature due to a muscle problem.

Heerenveen's Amin Sarr was at the double in the most recent edition of this weekend's fixture, making the 21-year-old one to keep an eye on here.

Ian Beelen has not played a part in any of the visitors' last six games and the Dutchman's involvement in this one remains uncertain.

Vitesse possible starting lineup:

Houwen; Wittek, Cornelisse, Ferro, Meulensteen, Arcus; Domgjoni, Bero, Manhoef, Huisman; Baden Frederiksen

Heerenveen possible starting lineup:

Noppert; Kohlert, Van Aken, Bochniewicz, Van Beek, Van Ewijk; Halilovic, Tahiri, Haye; Sarr, Van Hooijdonk

We say: Vitesse 2-1 Heerenveen

Previews by email

Top News

24 December 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany has questioned why the club and manager Pep Guardiola 'have not adapted" to the demands of the modern schedule as pressure mounts on one of the world's best coaches. 23 December 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United will look to bounce back from a heavy 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth when they travel to Molineux for their Boxing Day clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers. 23 December 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool have reportedly been dealt a blow in their quest to sign AC Milan attacker Christian Pulisic. 23 December 2024 talksport.com Arsenal's quest for a first Premier League title since 2004 is already in jeopardy - with the January transfer window coming at a perfect time. 23 December 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool have reportedly been dealt a blow in their quest to sign AC Milan attacker Christian Pulisic. 23 December 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City have reportedly identified Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio as a potential replacement for their current number one Ederson. 23 December 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has questioned Marcus Rashford's team after the forward recently admitted he could leave the club in the near future. 23 December 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has revealed that Kristoffer Ajer suffered an ankle injury at the weekend. 23 December 2024 talksport.com Ruben Amorim says Marcus Rashford has created a 'hard situation' after declaring he is seeking a Manchester United exit. 23 December 2024 sportsmole.co.uk There is a legitimate case that Mohamed Salah is the Premier League's best ever player, and he could surpass Thierry Henry sooner rather than later, according to Liverpool expert David Lynch. 23 December 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool's 6-3 victory against Tottenham Hotspur proves that the club are the most complete side in the Premier League, and their title rivals should fear them, according to Reds expert David Lynch. 23 December 2024 talksport.com Three years have passed since Zinedine Zidane last took to the dugout - but he is in no rush to return. 23 December 2024 talksport.com Manchester United are in desperate need of a response when they travel to struggling Wolves on Boxing Day, live on talkSPORT. 23 December 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea are readying an offer of €60m (£49.8m) for the signature of AC Milan midfielder Youssouf Fofana, according to a report. 23 December 2024 talksport.com Ruben Amorim has refused to rule out a return for Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford against Wolves on Boxing Day. 23 December 2024 talksport.com Arsenal will not be playing on Boxing Day this year as they welcome Ipswich to the Emirates on Friday night instead. 23 December 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Real Sociedad sporting director Roberto Olabe has affirmed that he does not expect Liverpool-linked midfielder Martin Zubimendi to push for an exit during the January transfer window. 23 December 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk has insisted that there is "no deadline" to sign a new contract at Anfield as he prepares to enter the last six months of his current terms. 23 December 2024 talksport.com Liverpool will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table against Leicester in Boxing Day's late kick-off. 23 December 2024 talksport.com Mason Mount is set for another lengthy injury absence, talkSPORT understands. 23 December 2024 talksport.com Liverpool will face Leicester City on Boxing Day, live on talkSPORT, after celebrating Christmas at the top of the Premier League table. 23 December 2024 talksport.com Kai Havertz could move to the Arsenal right wing following the injury blow to Bukayo Saka. 23 December 2024 talksport.com Michael Owen has slammed the Aston Villa supporters who booed Jack Grealish - and told them to 'hang your heads in shame'. 23 December 2024 talksport.com Former Manchester City star Jesus Navas couldn't hold back the tears as he was given an emotional send-off before his retirement. 23 December 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that he expects Bukayo Saka to be out for "many weeks" with the hamstring injury he suffered in Saturday's 5-1 Premier League win over Crystal Palace. 23 December 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea are reportedly struggling to attract offers for one of their fringe players ahead of the January transfer window. 23 December 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Everton defender Ben Godfrey. 23 December 2024 talksport.com Gareth Southgate had an Adele hit on repeat before stepping down as England manager. 23 December 2024 talksport.com Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is set to be ruled out until February, talkSPORT understands. 23 December 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea have reportedly identified a Sporting Lisbon youngster as a potential signing for Strasbourg.