Postmatch editorial

Neither side managed to pull the match clear

The final score was Willem II 2-2 SC Heerenveen. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.

The late equaliser came from Devin Haen 82', which kept the game level at the finish.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: SC Heerenveen led Possession 39%-61%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Willem II also shaded Shots on target 5-4.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made SC Heerenveen the favourite at 57.1% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

SC Heerenveen

57.1%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Possession

SC Heerenveen

Willem II

SC Heerenveen

39%

61%

Shots on target

Willem II

Willem II

SC Heerenveen

5

4

Corners

Willem II

Willem II

SC Heerenveen

9

7