Match Analysis: Heracles Almelo vs AZ Alkmaar – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-14
- Time: 12:30 PM UTC
- Location: Asito Stadion, Almelo, Netherlands
Game Overview
Heracles Almelo, bottom of the Eredivisie with 0 points after 4 losses, hosts AZ Alkmaar, placed 6th with 7 points and a strong positive goal difference. AZ Alkmaar is undefeated this season and shows strong attacking and defensive form. Heracles struggles particularly in defense, conceding 14 goals while scoring only 1.
Key Factors to Consider
- Heracles Almelo has lost all matches so far, with 1 goal scored and 14 conceded, showing severe defensive weaknesses. AZ Alkmaar is in good form with 2 wins, 1 draw, no losses, 7 goals scored and only 3 conceded, highlighting effective offense and defense.
- The last direct meeting was narrowly won 1-0 by Heracles at home, but this seems an outlier given Heracles' current poor form and AZ's superiority this season.
- No specific injury reports available, implying no major absences affecting either side significantly.
- The match is played at Heracles' home stadium, but their poor form diminishes the home advantage. Weather and other conditions are presumed normal.
- Heracles is motivated to end their losing streak and gain first points, but AZ wants to maintain its strong start and improve league standing, likely giving the visitors higher motivation.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | AZ Alkmaar: -204, Heracles Almelo: 475, Draw: 355 | AZ Alkmaar | β β β β β 78% |
Spread | AZ Alkmaar -1: -125, Heracles Almelo +1: 105 | AZ Alkmaar -1 | β β β β β 72% |
Over/under | Over 3: -105, Under 3: -115 | Over 3 goals | β β β ββ 68% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | AZ Alkmaar -3% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Over 3 17% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Over 3 at 17% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 18% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
AZ Alkmaar to win on the moneyline, covering the -1 spread, with the match going over 3 total goals.
Predicted Score: 1-3