# Heerenveen predicted lineup vs Sparta Rotterdam

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Heerenveen are without Proper and Linday away at Sparta Rotterdam in the DED, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 6 official matches is: Klaverboer in goal, a back four of Kersten, Willemsen, Zagaritis and Braude, and Vente leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

## The XI

1. GK: [Klaverboer](https://starting11.com/player/klaverboer)
2. DEF: [Kersten](https://starting11.com/player/kersten)
3. DEF: [Willemsen](https://starting11.com/player/willemsen)
4. DEF: [Zagaritis](https://starting11.com/player/zagaritis)
5. DEF: [Braude](https://starting11.com/player/braude)
6. MID: [Trenskow](https://starting11.com/player/trenskow)
7. MID: [Meerveld](https://starting11.com/player/meerveld)
8. MID: [Proper](https://starting11.com/player/proper) (out)
9. MID: [Rivera](https://starting11.com/player/rivera)
10. MID: [Linday](https://starting11.com/player/linday) (out)
11. FWD: [Vente](https://starting11.com/player/vente)

## Team news

- Unavailable: Proper (Out), Linday (Out).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 28 of the last 30 matches.
- Based on starts across 6 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Heerenveen, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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