SC Heerenveen vs SBV Vitesse, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SC Heerenveen vs SBV Vitesse — Eredivisie at Abe Lenstra Stadion.
- SC Heerenveen 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Richard Polman
- Referee Richard Brondijk
- Referee Joey Kooij
- Referee Freek Vandeursen
- Referee Wouter Wiersma (Netherlands)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Jan | Fortuna Sittard | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Jan | FC Groningen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Jan | AZ | H | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Jan | RKC Waalwijk | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Nov | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | SC Heerenveen | A | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Jan | FC Twente '65 | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Jan | PSV | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Jan | NEC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Jan | AZ | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Nov | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
SC Heerenveen this season
SC Heerenveen this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
SC Heerenveen
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and SC Heerenveen launch into their encounter with SBV Vitesse.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' SC Heerenveen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SBV Vitesse backline.
- 15' SBV Vitesse have won 317 goals from 282 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 21' What a strike from Pelle van Amersfoort! The score is 1-0.
- 22' Pelle van Amersfoort has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 22 minutes.
- 27' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 32' What a strike from Bartosz Bialek! The score is 2-1.
- 37' A quiet spell here at Abe Lenstra Stadion. SBV Vitesse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 42' Pawel Bochniewicz has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 45' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Gabriel Vidovic makes no mistake. 2-2!
- 46' Syb Van Ottele gets the nod from SC Heerenveen. He replaces Joost van Aken and will look to change the dynamic.
- 47' The deadlock is broken! Million Manhoef gets on the scoresheet on 47 minutes.
- 52' Both keepers have barely been tested. SC Heerenveen and SBV Vitesse are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 57' Mohamed Sankoh, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 59' The whistle greets Simon Olsson as he departs to be replaced by Tibor Halilovic.
- 64' SBV Vitesse are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 66' Gabriel Vidovic makes way for Nicolas Isimat-Mirin at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from SBV Vitesse.
- 71' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Mohamed Sankoh. He replaces Bartosz Bialek on 74 minute.
- 75' The SBV Vitesse manager makes a substitution. Maximilian Wittek departs to be replaced by Mitchell Dijks.
- 80' The 30-year-old Maximilian Wittek has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 85' Indonesia international Thom Haye has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 88' The referee shows SC Heerenveen player a Yellow card on 88.
- 89' SC Heerenveen receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 89.
- 90' SBV Vitesse ring the changes. Million Manhoef has done his job and it is now time for Simon van Duivenbooden to step up.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-3.
Lineups
SC Heerenveen Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
-
3
Joost van Aken ↓ Syb Van Ottele 46'
- 11
-
7
Mats Kohlert ↓ Rami Kaib 59'
- 26
- 5
- 1
- 27
- 33
- 9
-
19
Simon Olsson ↓ Tibor Halilovic 59'
Bench
- 23
-
10
Tibor Halilovic ↑ 59'
- 22
- 29
-
6
Syb Van Ottele ↑ 46'
-
13
Rami Kaib ↑ 59'
- 15
- 8
Coach
Kees van Wonderen
SBV Vitesse Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 2
- 32
- 20
- 16
-
14
Bartosz Bialek ↓ Mohamed Sankoh 74'
- 42
- 6
-
17
Kacper Kozlowski ↓ Davy Propper 66'
- 10
- 3
Bench
-
29
Nicolas Isimat-Mirin ↑ 66'
-
–
Davy Propper ↑ 66'
-
35
Mitchell Dijks ↑ 75'
- 18
- 22
- 11
- 27
- 24
- 33
-
9
Mohamed Sankoh ↑ 74'
- 25
-
53
Simon van Duivenbooden ↑ 90'
Coach
Phillip Cocu
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bryan Linssen | 4 |
| Amin Sarr | 3 |
| Sydney van Hooijdonk | 3 |
| Pelle van Amersfoort | 3 |
| Tim Matavz | 3 |
| Anas Tahiri | 2 |
| Marco van Ginkel | 2 |
| Lois Openda | 2 |
Head to Head
SC Heerenveen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.43
SC Heerenveen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
SBV Vitesse xG
I would bet for:
SC Heerenveen or SBV Vitesse 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: SBV Vitesse win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
SC Heerenveen or Draw
67%
Draw or SBV Vitesse
62%
SC Heerenveen or SBV Vitesse
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SBV Vitesse win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
8.2%
1 – 0
8%
1 – 2
7.7%
0 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — SC Heerenveen
| Handicap | SC Heerenveen covers | Push | SBV Vitesse covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
SC Heerenveen keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

