SBV Vitesse vs SC Heerenveen, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SBV Vitesse vs SC Heerenveen — Eredivisie at GelreDome.
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- SC Heerenveen 12 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Bas van Dongen
- Referee Erik Kleinjan
- Referee Rogier Honig
- Referee Robin Hensgens
9 games this season
🟨 1.7/game
⚽ 6.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Dec | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Nov | Fortuna Sittard | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | FC Groningen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | FC Emmen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 31 Oct | Willem II Tilburg | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec | SBV Vitesse | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Dec | PSV | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Nov | ADO Den Haag | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Nov | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | AZ | H | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Nov | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 4–1 | W |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
42%
Clean Sheets
SC Heerenveen this season
SC Heerenveen this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
SC Heerenveen
0-15
1/1
16-30
4/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
5/2
61-75
5/5
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
SC Heerenveen
| Jacob Trenskow | 6 G | 3 A |
| Ringo Meerveld | 5 G | 1 A |
| Luca Oyen | 2 G | 1 A |
| Maxence Rivera | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at GelreDome!
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SC Heerenveen needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His SBV Vitesse side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Thomas Letsch might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' SC Heerenveen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 39' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Oussama Darfalou makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 44' SC Heerenveen seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 46' Fresh legs for SC Heerenveen! Rami Hajal comes on to replace Oliver Batista-Meier.
- 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 54' The Curacao Sheral Floranus breaks the deadlock on 54 minutes. 1-1!
- 58' Lucas Woudenberg has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 58.
- 63' Maximilian Wittek needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
- 68' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Maximilian Wittek.
- 73' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 78' A change in the SBV Vitesse ranks — Million Manhoef exits the field as Hillary Gong enters on 78.
- 83' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 87' SBV Vitesse player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Sheral Floranus.
- 90' Oussama Darfalou makes way for Thomas Buitink at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from SBV Vitesse.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
SBV Vitesse Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Lois Openda ↓ Daan Huisman 78'
- 14
- 22
- 21
- 3
- 9
- 32
- 10
- 6
- 8
-
42
Million Manhoef ↓ Hillary Gong 78'
Bench
- 23
- 20
-
29
Thomas Buitink ↑ 90'
-
17
Hillary Gong ↑ 78'
- 18
- 41
- 24
-
40
Daan Huisman ↑ 78'
- 39
- 44
Coach
Thomas Letsch
SC Heerenveen Lineups
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bryan Linssen | 4 |
| Sydney van Hooijdonk | 3 |
| Pelle van Amersfoort | 3 |
| Tim Matavz | 3 |
| Amin Sarr | 3 |
| Michel Vlap | 2 |
| Million Manhoef | 2 |
| Anas Tahiri | 2 |
Head to Head
SBV Vitesse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.5
SBV Vitesse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
SC Heerenveen xG
I would bet for:
SBV Vitesse or SC Heerenveen 73% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
SBV Vitesse or Draw
71%
Draw or SC Heerenveen
56%
SBV Vitesse or SC Heerenveen
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SBV Vitesse win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 0
8.4%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
7.1%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — SBV Vitesse
| Handicap | SBV Vitesse covers | Push | SC Heerenveen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
SC Heerenveen keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

