Go Ahead Eagles v Willem II: even recent record as both chase a fast start | OneFootball

Go Ahead Eagles host Willem II in the Eredivisie on Saturday, 8 August 2026 at De Adelaarshorst, with both sides looking to turn pre-season momentum into opening-day points.

The recent head-to-head is balanced: Go Ahead Eagles edged this fixture 1-0 in March 2025, while Willem II won 2-0 in Tilburg in August 2024.

The Supereagles come in on the back of three wins in their past four friendlies, including away success at Luton Town. Willem II are unbeaten in their last three warm-ups after defeat to Quick Boys, with wins over KV Mechelen and OFI and a draw against Eindhoven.

Injuries shape selection. The Supereagles list defenders Gerrit Nauber, Julius Dirksen and Pim Saathof, plus midfielder Robbin Weijenberg, as sidelined, which could thin out defensive options. Willem II are without forwards Thomas Verheydt and Armin Culum, and midfielders Jari Schuurman, Amine Lachkar and Anass Zarrouk, limiting attacking depth.

The Supereagles may lean on forwards Stefán Sigurðarson, Victor Edvardsen and Thibo Baeten to carry the goal threat. With front-line absences, Willem II could look to Jaden Slory's pace and Devin Haen's penalty-area movement to create chances.

An opening win would put either team on three points and set an early tone for the campaign. The Supereagles then visit Feyenoord, while Willem II host NEC Nijmegen next.