Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 12:30
Eredivisie
Netherlands
Netherlands
Full Time
4:1
HT: 2 - 1

Match Timeline

15'
Maxence Rivera
Goal cancelled
21'
M. Engels
Normal Goal
35'
J. Trenskow
Normal Goal → J. van Overeem
45'
L. Nordas
Penalty
45+3'
Mimeirhel Benita🟨
Yellow Card
46'
L. Zeefuik🔄
Substitution 1 → T. van Gilst
47'
R. Pasveer
Own Goal
51'
M. Rivera
Normal Goal
58'
M. Engels🔄
Substitution 2 → S. Cestic
58'
I. Mesik🔄
Substitution 3 → D. van der Kust
58'
W. Ould Chikh🔄
Substitution 4 → J. Wieckhoff
64'
J. van Overeem🔄
Substitution 1 → L. Brouwers
77'
M. Willemsen🔄
Substitution 2 → H. Petrov
77'
V. Zagaritis🔄
Substitution 3 → M. Egbring
77'
T. Bruns🔄
Substitution 5 → L. Kulenovic
85'
J. Trenskow🔄
Substitution 4 → E. Gurbuz
85'
L. Nordas🔄
Substitution 5 → L. Oyen

Match Statistics

14Shots on Goal4
4Shots off Goal3
24Total Shots7
6Blocked Shots0
16Shots insidebox5
8Shots outsidebox2
12Fouls10
8Corner Kicks1
1Offsides1
66Ball Possession34
0Yellow Cards1
3Goalkeeper Saves11
587Total passes294
511Passes accurate236
87Passes %80
3.55expected_goals1.33
1goals_prevented1

Starting Lineups

HeerenveenHeerenveen1:1

Starting XI

22B. KlaverboerG
19V. ZagaritisD
16M. LindayM
7M. RiveraM
18L. NordasF
3M. WillemsenD
6J. van OvereemM
10R. MeerveldM
4S. KerstenD
20J. TrenskowM
45O. BraudeD

HeraclesHeracles1:1

Starting XI

22R. PasveerG
24I. MesikD
32S. SchepermanM
8M. EngelsM
25L. ZeefuikF
18A. Van HoorenbeeckD
73W. Ould ChikhM
10T. BrunsM
4D. MiraniD
14E. AhlstrandM
2M. BenitaD

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Heerenveen
Heerenveen
Form: D-W-W-W-L
Heracles
Heracles
Form: D-L-D-L-L
Record
5 W
2 D
3 L
1 W
2 D
7 L
Goals Per Game
1.9
Scored
vs
0.7
Scored
2.0
Conceded
vs
2.4
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
10%
Clean Sheets
10%
BTTS
80%
BTTS
50%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:2.5
Away:1.5
Conceded
Home:1.0
Away:2.7
Scored
Home:0.7
Away:0.8
Conceded
Home:1.3
Away:4.0

⚡ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1599
Average
1512
Average
Short Term Elo Rating
1684
↑ Momentum (+85)
1502
↓ Momentum (-10)
Expected Outcome
44%
Home Win
30%
Draw
26%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1596
Attack
1488
1527
Defence
1442
Recent Form
1639
Attack
1468
1555
Defence
1431
Post-Match Changes
+5
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

📝 Match Preview

Heerenveen vs Heracles: Betting Preview & Tips
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.48
Expected Value:+11.0%
Confidence:8

Right then, let's get straight into the action. Heerenveen host Heracles in the Eredivisie, and the stats paint a pretty clear picture. Heerenveen are flying at home, while Heracles are struggling mightily on the road. Heerenveen have been in decent form lately, winning five of their last ten games. More importantly, at home, they're a different beast. In their last four home fixtures, they've won three, scoring an impressive 2.5 goals per game. That's the kind of attack that can break a defence open. On the other side, Heracles are in a right mess away from home. They haven't won a single away game in their last four trips, and they're leaking goals at a rate of four per game. That's a leaky bucket, and Heerenveen's attack is ready to pour water into it. Looking at the head-to-head, Heerenveen have the upper hand. In their last meeting, Heerenveen ran out 3-0 winners. The goal expectancy numbers back this up, predicting Heerenveen to score around 3.25 goals compared to Heracles' 0.88. That's a big gap. The bookies have the Home Win at 1.48. Now, odds below 1.6 are tricky for long-term profit, but when the form is this one-sided, it's worth the risk. Heerenveen's 75% home win rate against Heracles' 0% away win rate gives us that edge we need. The implied probability of 1.48 is around 67.6%, but given the stats, the true chance is closer to 75%. That's a solid 7.4% edge, meeting our value threshold. So, no jargon, just the facts. Heerenveen are strong at home, Heracles are weak away. The goal expectancy screams a Heerenveen victory. It's a safe bet, and the value is there. **Key Points:** - Heerenveen: 75% home win rate (last 4 games), 2.5 goals scored per home game. - Heracles: 0% away win rate (last 4 games), 4.0 goals conceded per away game. - H2H: Heerenveen won the last meeting 3-0. - Goal Expectancy: Heerenveen 3.25 vs Heracles 0.88. - Value: Home Win at 1.48 offers ~7.4% edge. **Summary:** The data points to a Heerenveen victory. The odds are short, but the form disparity is too big to ignore. **Recommended Bet: Heerenveen to Win.**

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📝 Match Preview

Heerenveen vs Heracles - The Big O Preview
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.44
Expected Value:+12.3%
Confidence:8

Life’s too short for nil-nil, and that’s exactly why I’m here. Welcome to another dose of goal-fuelled action from the Eredivisie. Today, we’re looking at Heerenveen hosting Heracles, and the numbers scream for goals. Heerenveen are in decent form at home, averaging 2.50 goals scored per game on their own turf. That’s a healthy attacking output. On the other side, Heracles are a sieve on the road. Their away defensive record is alarming, conceding an average of 4.00 goals per game. When you combine Heerenveen’s 2.50 home goals with Heracles’ 4.00 away conceded, the math practically writes itself. The goal expectancy models put the total expected goals at 4.13 (3.25 for Heerenveen, 0.88 for Heracles). That’s a very high bar for the Over 2.5 market. In the last 10 games, Heerenveen have seen Both Teams Score in 80% of matches, while Heracles have conceded 24 goals in their last 10 outings. That’s 2.40 goals conceded per game for Heracles overall, and even worse away. Head-to-head history also leans towards goals. The last meeting ended 3-0 to Heerenveen. In the last 10 H2H matches, 40% saw Over 2.5 goals. Given the current form, we expect that percentage to rise significantly. The bookmakers have priced Over 2.5 Goals at 1.44. The implied probability is roughly 69%. However, based on the goal expectancy of 4.13, the true probability is closer to 78%. That gives us a solid edge of over 12%, which clears our 6% threshold. I’m not here for the boring stuff. I’m here for the goals. With Heerenveen’s attack meeting Heracles’ crumbling defense, Over 2.5 Goals is the play. Let’s get some action on the pitch. Key Points: - Heerenveen average 2.50 goals scored per home game. - Heracles concede 4.00 goals per away game. - Goal expectancy total is 4.13. - Over 2.5 Goals odds are 1.44. - Edge calculation supports a positive EV bet. Summary: The Big O recommends Over 2.5 Goals.

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Heerenveen vs Heracles - Match Preview
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.44
Expected Value:+12.3%
Confidence:8

Listen here, my friend. What do you mean no meat? We are here for the winning, not the vegetables! Today we look at Heerenveen hosting Heracles in the Eredivisie. This is a classic case of a top-half side taking on the bottom-dweller. Heerenveen sits 8th with 41 points, while Heracles is stuck at the bottom with just 19 points. That is a massive gap, and the data tells us exactly where the meat is. Heerenveen is firing on all cylinders at home. In their last four home games, they have a 75% win rate, averaging 2.50 goals scored per game while only conceding 1.00. They are solid in front of goal. Heracles, on the other hand, are in a proper mess away from home. Their last four away games resulted in zero wins, zero draws, and four losses. More importantly, their away defense is leaking like a sieve, conceding 4.00 goals per game on the road. When you combine Heerenveen's home attack (2.50 goals/game) with Heracles' away defense (4.00 conceded/game), the goal expectancy skyrockets. The mathematical analysis shows a total goal expectancy of 4.13 for this fixture. That is a lot of goals. The bookmakers are offering 1.44 for Over 2.5 Goals. The implied probability is around 69%, but based on the expected goals, the true probability is closer to 78%. That gives us a healthy edge of nearly 9%, which clears our 6% value threshold. Head-to-head also favors the home side. Heerenveen won the last meeting 3-0. Given Heracles' inability to score away (0.75 goals/game) and Heerenveen's ability to score at home, we are looking at a high-scoring affair. The odds are low, but the data is screaming goals. No politics, no racism, just pure football analysis. If you want the meat, this is the pick. Key Points: - Heerenveen Home Win Rate: 75% (Last 4 games) - Heracles Away Win Rate: 0% (Last 4 games) - Heerenveen Home Goals/Game: 2.50 - Heracles Away Conceded/Game: 4.00 - Total Goal Expectancy: 4.13 - Head-to-Head: Heerenveen won last meeting 3-0 Summary: The data strongly supports a high-scoring game. We are backing Over 2.5 Goals.

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📝 Match Preview

Heerenveen vs Heracles - Match Preview
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.48
Expected Value:+11.0%
Confidence:8

The Eredivisie fixture between Heerenveen and Heracles presents a clear disparity in form and capability. As Mr Certainty, I only recommend bets when the outcome is highly probable. The data here supports a Home Win with high confidence. Heerenveen enters this match in solid form. In their last 4 home games, they have won 75% of the time, scoring an average of 2.50 goals per game while conceding only 1.00. Their recent results show 5 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in the last 10 games overall, but the home split is the critical metric here. The goal expectancy for Heerenveen at home is 3.25, indicating a potent attack. Conversely, Heracles is in a severe slump. They sit at the bottom of the table with only 19 points. In their last 4 away games, they have not won a single match (0% win rate). They concede an average of 4.00 goals per game on the road and score only 0.75. Their goal expectancy away is just 0.88, highlighting a lack of offensive threat. Head-to-head history favors Heerenveen significantly. In the last 5 meetings, Heerenveen has won 4 times. The most recent encounter ended 3-0 in favor of Heerenveen. This dominance, combined with Heracles' inability to win away, creates a high-probability scenario for a home victory. The betting market reflects this with odds of 1.48 for a Heerenveen win. This implies a probability of 67.57%. Based on the home win rate of 75% and the away win rate of 0% for the opponent, the true probability of success exceeds the 65% threshold required for a recommendation. The edge over the implied probability is sufficient to justify the bet despite the low odds. Key Points: - Heerenveen Home Win Rate (last 4): 75% - Heracles Away Win Rate (last 4): 0% - Heerenveen Home Goals/Game: 2.50 - Heracles Away Goals Conceded/Game: 4.00 - Last H2H: Heerenveen 3-0 Heracles - Goal Expectancy: 4.13 total goals In conclusion, the statistical evidence points to a Heerenveen victory. The risk is minimized by Heracles' complete lack of away wins and Heerenveen's strong home scoring record. This meets the criteria for a "sure thing".

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