VVV Venlo vs SC Heerenveen, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
VVV Venlo vs SC Heerenveen — Eredivisie at Seacon Stadion De Koel.
- VVV Venlo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- SC Heerenveen 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joost van Zuilen
- Referee Erwin Blank
- Referee Mark Strijker
- Referee Sam Droge
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Jan | ADO Den Haag | A | 4–1 | W |
| 10 Jan | Willem II Tilburg | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | PSV | A | 1–4 | L |
| 19 Dec | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Dec | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan | VVV Venlo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Jan | RKC Waalwijk | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Jan | Fortuna Sittard | H | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Dec | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Dec | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Dec | SBV Vitesse | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
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' The wait is over. VVV Venlo get us underway at Seacon Stadion De Koel.
- 5' Erwin Mulder has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Hans de Koning might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Yahcuroo Roemer is clearly more than just a goal scorer for VVV Venlo.
- 17' SC Heerenveen player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 22' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tibor Halilovic, as he is very good at scoring at Seacon Stadion De Koel with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 27' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 32' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His VVV Venlo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 37' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 42' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Danny Post on 45 minutes.
- 50' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 55' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Oliver Batista-Meier suffering a number of foals already.
- 60' It is a substitution in SC Heerenveen team. Arjen van der Heide is replaced by Benjamin Nygren on 60 minute.
- 65' SC Heerenveen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 70' Zinedine Machach has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 75' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 78' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Joshua John makes it 1-0.
- 83' Arjan Swinkels is replacing Zinedine Machach for the VVV Venlo side.
- 84' Oliver Batista-Meier gets the nod from SC Heerenveen. He replaces Joey Veerman and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' VVV Venlo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Steffen Schafer is hanging Simon Janssen on the field on 88 minute.
- 89' Benjamin Nygren has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 89 minutes.
- 90' Kristopher da Graca is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The points are shared — VVV Venlo 1-1 SC Heerenveen. Honours even.
Lineups
VVV Venlo Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 6
- 19
-
15
Simon Janssen ↓ Steffen Schafer 88'
-
12
Joshua John ↓ Chris Kum 83'
- 38
- 1
- 8
- 11
- 4
- 44
Bench
-
14
Chris Kum ↑ 83'
- 16
- 22
- 20
- 9
-
5
Steffen Schafer ↑ 88'
- 25
- 7
-
3
Arjan Swinkels ↑ 83'
- 26
- 24
- 23
Coach
Hans de Koning
SC Heerenveen Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
- 11
- 2
- 9
- 6
- 25
- 14
- 16
- 44
- 20
Bench
- 21
- 23
- 22
- 3
- 15
- 17
-
8
Benjamin Nygren ↑ 60'
- 18
-
10
Oliver Batista-Meier ↑ 84'
- 4
- 42
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michel Vlap | 2 |
| Chidera Ejuke | 2 |
| Sam Lammers | 1 |
| Benjamin Nygren | 1 |
| Sam Lammers | 1 |
| Joshua John | 1 |
| Patrick Joosten | 1 |
| Jay-Roy Grot | 1 |
Head to Head
VVV Venlo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.24
VVV Venlo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
SC Heerenveen xG
I would bet for:
VVV Venlo or SC Heerenveen 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
VVV Venlo or Draw
68%
Draw or SC Heerenveen
62%
VVV Venlo or SC Heerenveen
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.8%
1 – 0
9.6%
0 – 1
9.3%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
3.2%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — VVV Venlo
| Handicap | VVV Venlo covers | Push | SC Heerenveen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 19% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
SC Heerenveen keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.