Go Ahead Eagles vs FC Twente – News and Probable Lineups

On Sunday, FC Twente will visit Go Ahead Eagles seeking a vital victory to strengthen their bid for Champions League qualification.

Currently, the visitors to De Adelaarshorst are in fifth place in the Eredivisie standings, while the home team has recently fallen to 12th position.

Match overview

Despite a recent disappointing elimination from the KNVB Beker at the hands of AZ Alkmaar, FC Twente is experiencing one of their most promising seasons in recent years.

John van den Brom’s team has remarkably gone unbeaten in 15 Eredivisie matches, not suffering a loss since late October.

They have accumulated six wins and nine draws, resulting in a tally of 27 points that places Twente in fifth, just seven points behind second-placed Feyenoord.

While the high number of draws is certainly a concern, Twente has recently managed back-to-back victories against Groningen and Feyenoord.

Nonetheless, Van den Brom will be worried about their away form; prior to this match, they have secured only three wins in 12 away games, a stretch that includes seven draws.

For Go Ahead Eagles, the primary goal is to steer clear of a relegation battle following their exits from the KNVB Beker and Europa League.

Go Ahead Eagles had a streak of 18 matches without a win in all competitions from open play, but they have recently bounced back with consecutive victories in the Eredivisie.

After a decisive 4-0 victory against the last-placed Heracles, Go Ahead Eagles secured a crucial 1-0 win over Excelsior, who is currently in 15th place.

They now hold an eight-point lead over the relegation zone, while Melvin Boel’s side is five points off the playoff spots for European competition.

Team News

Following the victory against Excelsior last time out, Boel is not expected to make many alterations to his starting XI for Go Ahead Eagles.

Giovanni van Zwam could take up a spot in the central defence after replacing Joris Kramer at halftime in that match.

Soren Tengstedt has netted in consecutive starts for Go Ahead Eagles and is likely to retain his position on the right wing.

Barring any injury issues, Van den Brom is anticipated to field the same starting lineup for FC Twente for this encounter.

Having recently returned from a month-long absence, top scorer Ricky van Wolfswinkel is expected to begin on the bench.

Winger Sondre Orjasaeter contributed with one goal and one assist during the win against Feyenoord.

Go Ahead Eagles probable starting XI:

Buses; Sampsted, Dirksen, Van Zwam, Adelgaard; Suray, Meulensteen, Breum; Tengstedt, Edvardsen, Margaret

FC Twente probable starting XI:

Unnerstall; Van Rooij, Lemkin, Nijstad, Rots; Hlynsson, Zerrouki, Belt; Rock, Lammers, Orjasaeter

Though Twente are rightly considered favorites in this fixture, Go Ahead Eagles’ current form should not be dismissed. All things considered, it seems the home side will manage to secure at least a point in what promises to be a balanced encounter.