Go Ahead Eagles-Vitesse Statistical Preview

Probable Lineups

Team News

Go Ahead Eagles

• Go Ahead Eagles go into this contest with the league leaders on the back of an impressive 4-1 win at Roda JC before the international break.
• A performance epitomised by mercurial winger Jarchinio Antonia, who netted two goals and picked up an assist.
• Foeke Booy who knows the importance of a settled side and is expected to retain the same XI.

Vitesse

• After the uncertainties in his first two months in charge, Peter Bosz has slowly moulded the yellow-blacks into his own image.
• The side from Arnhem have settled into a 4-2-3-1 formation with the front three of Ibarra, Havenaar and Piazón ever present.
• Christian Atsu, after his impressive performances of late, is expected to continue in the advanced midfield position.

Match Facts

• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 10 of Go Ahead Eagles’s last 11 games in Eredivisie.
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Vitesse’s last 8 games in Eredivisie.
• Go Ahead Eagles are undefeated in their last 5 home matches in Eredivisie.

Prediction

• For the first time in seven years, Vitesse go into a weekend top of the Eredivisie, a position not many would have given them a month ago.
• Their form on the road has also improved – three wins from their last four games.
• Go Ahead Eagles, currently 12th, are doing well in their return to the top flight after 17 years. Foeke Booy knows if they are to stay up winning as many homes game will be imperative.
• Sunday will be another challenge, but as this season has shown us, any result is possible.

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