Heerenveen hosts ADO Den Haag in the first game of the Eredivisie 17th round.
Heerenveen ended a very bad run of 8 matches without a win when they beat NAC Breda 2-0 on the road last round … a win that Heerenveen needed so bad and it was even more good that they played good football and did not concede a goal … great news considering their bad defensive record of late (Heerenveen never struggled with scoring). Coach Lodeweges said he expects it to be a lift and a start to another good run, like Heerenveen had earlier in the season. For today Heerenveen will miss Buijs and Voest.
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ADO Den Haag comes into this game with a full squad available, but that is not too exciting for them … they have been healthy most of the season but still did not produce anything. Den Haag is second to last, did not win in the last 4 games and is playing dreadful football, specially on the defensive end. The visitors are also the team with the worst record on the road … 3 draws and 5 losses in 8 games.
Heerenveen has been far from impressive lately but they dominated a team similar to ADO Den Haag last round and I think that will give them confidence. There is still a big quality difference and with a boost in morale Heerenveen should win this. Look for the hosts to find very easy ways to score vs. a struggling defensive side and I doubt Den Haag has the power to score more than once, if they will score at all … they are really bad on the road. My tip will be Heerenveen to win and also cover the -1 asian handicap … over 2,5 goals also a good bet, but much lower odds. Correct score prediction: Heerenveen – ADO Den Haag 3-1.
Pick: Hereenveen (-1 Asian Handicap)
Odds: 1.98 @ Bet365
Stake: 7
Possible profit: 6.86
Event date: 19 December