Kashia and Fernandez to battle in Vitesse Arnhem vs. SBV Excelsior – Dutch Eredivisie preview
It will be a battle in the bottom half of the table when http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vitesse-c40905 Arnhem take on SBV Excelsior at GelreDome Arnhem on Sunday, May 15.
Vitesse Arnhem
The outfit from Arnhem would be disappointed with their erratic performances this season. After finishing 14th last term, they were hoping to finish in the top ten Eredivisie sides. But this season saw them maintain status quo, a 14th
placed finish awaits them yet again.
Vitesse currently occupy 14th place in the Eredivisie table, three points clear of the relegation zone. With only three points up for grabs in the season, they only need a solitary point in their final encounter of the season to secure Dutch top
flight status for the next season.
The outfit from Arnhem have performed poorly throughout the season. However, they have achieved better results in front of their home crowd. They have an overall record of 33 played, 9 won, 8 drawn and 16 lost.
Albert Ferrer, Vitesse Arnhem manager, would be hoping that his side bags all three points in the final encounter of their 2010/11 Eredivisie campaign and finish the season on a high-note.
SBV Excelsior
After three handsome wins from first five games of the season, the Kralingers were dreaming of bright things for this season. But the club lost its way with eight defeats in nine games. The Kralingers tried to dominate proceedings afterwards, but they were
unable to impress and continued their drop down the table.
The outfit from Excelsior currently sits 16th in the league table, three points adrift of the safety zone. With only three points left to play in the season, they are unlikely to climb out of the relegation zone. However, they can avoid relegation
through winning the relegation play-offs.
The Kralingers have staged poor showings throughout the ongoing season, but their good performances in the recent weeks boost their chances of playing in the Dutch top tier next term. They have an overall record of 33 played, 9 won, 5 drawn and 19 lost.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Pastoor, SBV Excelsior manager, is confident that his troops will prolong their stay in the Dutch top flight. Pastoor suggested his side has improved their game in recent weeks and the supporters should remain confident about their side’s chances of
staying in the top flight.
Head-to-Head statistics
Both sides have met each other on three occasions and Vitesse Arnhem emerged victorious in all three of those fixtures.
Players to watch
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Guram-Kashia-c15392 – Vitesse Arnhem
The 23-year-old defender has performed consistently throughout the season for the outfit from Arnhem. He will play an important part in securing a result for the home side.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Guyon-Fernandez-c15479 – SBV Excelsior
The 25-year-old striker is the leading goal scorer for the Kralingers. He has scored nine goals in 30 appearances so far this season. He has to find the back of the net on regular basis if he wants to bag all three points for his side.
Prediction
It will be a tough encounter between the two struggling Eredivisie sides and the match will end in a hard fought 3-3 stalemate.
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