Match Analysis: Excelsior vs Heracles Almelo – Prediction

Match Details

• Date: 2025-11-08
• Time: 3:30 PM UTC
• Location: Van Donge & De Roo Stadion

Game Overview

Excelsior host Heracles Almelo in a Dutch Eredivisie clash with both teams coming off contrasting recent form. Excelsior have shown strong home dominance, while Heracles Almelo have struggled on the road but possess a high-scoring away trend.

Key Factors to Consider

• Excelsior have won 7 of their last 10 home matches (70%) and remain defensively solid. Heracles Almelo have lost 8 of their last 10 away games (80%) but have seen Over 2.5 goals in 90% of their away fixtures and both teams score in 60% of their road outings.
• Excelsior won the last H2H 4-0, indicating a significant edge in recent meetings. Heracles have not won in their last several visits to Excelsior.
• No major injuries reported for either side, with both teams expected to field their strongest available lineups.
• Excelsior’s home advantage is pronounced, with strong crowd support and favorable pitch conditions. Heracles Almelo’s away struggles are exacerbated by travel fatigue and poor defensive discipline on the road.
• Excelsior are fighting to maintain their position above the relegation zone, while Heracles Almelo are battling for mid-table safety and have shown inconsistent motivation in away fixtures.

Odds and Predictions

Predicted Outcome

Excelsior are favored to win, but Heracles Almelo’s attacking output and tendency for high-scoring away games suggest a multi-goal contest with both teams likely to score.

Predicted Score: 3-1

Match Analysis: Heracles Almelo vs FC Zwolle – Prediction

Match Details

• Date: 2025-11-02
• Time: 11:15 AM UTC
• Location: Erve Asito, Almelo

Game Overview

Heracles Almelo and FC Zwolle face off in a crucial Eredivisie match with both clubs struggling in the lower parts of the table and seeking points to improve their standings. Both teams have shown inconsistent form recently with defensive vulnerabilities and frequent goal concessions, suggesting a high-scoring and competitive game is likely.

Key Factors to Consider

• Heracles Almelo has a poor home form with only 1 win in 4 games and concedes an average of 3.25 goals at home. FC Zwolle has not won in their last 5 matches overall but maintains a decent away performance with 4 wins in their last 10 away games.
• The last encounter ended 4-2 to Heracles Almelo at home. Over 28 meetings, results are balanced with 12 home wins, 11 away wins, and 5 draws. Matches average a high goal count around 3.14 goals per game.
• No major injury information available indicating significant absences for either side, suggesting both teams can field close to their best lineups.
• Both teams face pressure to avoid slipping further in the relegation zone, increasing match intensity. Home advantage slightly favors Heracles but is minimal due to their poor recent home form.
• Both sides are highly motivated to secure points given their precarious league positions. Heracles may be more desperate to capitalize on home ground to halt their defensive struggles.

Odds and Predictions

Predicted Outcome

Heracles Almelo to win on the moneyline, Heracles Almelo -0.25 on the spread, Over 2.75 goals

Predicted Score: 3-2

Match Analysis: FC Volendam vs Heracles Almelo – Prediction

Match Details

• Date: 2025-10-25
• Time: 6:00 PM UTC
• Location: Kras Stadion, Volendam, Netherlands

Game Overview

A critical Eredivisie relegation battle with FC Volendam slightly favored at home due to better recent form and defensive solidity compared to struggling Heracles Almelo, who have conceded heavily and are rooted to the bottom of the table.

Key Factors to Consider

• FC Volendam ranks 17th with 7 points from 1 win, 4 draws, and 4 losses. They have scored 10 and conceded 16 goals. Heracles Almelo are last (18th) with 3 points from 1 win and 8 losses, scoring 7 but conceding 27 goals, indicating defensive frailty.
• Volendam remains unbeaten in their last six home league meetings against Heracles Almelo, taking points in all but one, showing a psychological and tactical edge at Kras Stadion.
• No significant injury reports available; both teams likely to field close to full strength, maintaining usual squad dynamics.
• Playing at home in front of their fans at Kras Stadion gives Volendam added motivation; travel and away atmosphere challenges will affect Heracles Almelo negatively given their poor away record.
• Both sides are desperate for points to escape relegation trouble, but Volendam's relatively better league standing and recent home success imply higher motivation to secure a positive result.

Odds and Predictions

Predicted Outcome

FC Volendam to win

Predicted Score: 2-1

Match Analysis: Heracles Almelo vs Feyenoord – Prediction

Match Details

• Date: 2025-10-19
• Time: 2:45 PM UTC
• Location: Asito Stadion

Game Overview

Feyenoord, league leaders and in strong form, visit a struggling Heracles Almelo side at the bottom of the table. Historical dominance by Feyenoord and current differences in form suggest a likely away win with multiple goals.

Key Factors to Consider

• Feyenoord is unbeaten in their last eight matches and leading the Eredivisie with 22 points. Heracles are bottom with only three points from eight matches, with poor recent form including seven defeats.
• Feyenoord have dominated historically with 25 away wins in 37 matches versus 3 home wins for Heracles. The last meeting ended 4-1 in favor of Feyenoord. Average goals per match is high at 3.46, indicating open games.
• No major injuries reported affecting Feyenoord's key players. Heracles' squad has no standout absences noted but overall squad quality is weaker.
• The match is at Heracles' home ground but fan support may not be enough to offset their poor form. Weather or pitch conditions have not been highlighted as an issue.
• Heracles are desperate for points to escape relegation zone, which may lead to an aggressive approach. Feyenoord are motivated to maintain their top position and extend an eight-match unbeaten streak.

Odds and Predictions

Predicted Outcome

Feyenoord to win outright (moneyline), covering -1.5 goals (spread), with a game total over 3.25 goals.

Predicted Score: 1-3

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Match Analysis: Heracles Almelo vs Sparta Rotterdam – Prediction

Match Details

• Date: 2025-09-27
• Time: 7:00 PM UTC
• Location: Asito Stadion, Almelo

Game Overview

Heracles Almelo, bottom of the Eredivisie with 0 points and 6 straight losses, hosts a resilient Sparta Rotterdam side with 9 points. Heracles has been conceding heavily, allowing 18 goals (3 goals per game) this season, showing weak home form. Sparta Rotterdam has lost only 2 of their last 9 encounters against Heracles and is more stable defensively and offensively on the road.

Key Factors to Consider

• Heracles Almelo has a poor start with no points, losing all games and setting a defensive liability. Sparta has shown more consistency with 9 points and better road performances.
• Sparta Rotterdam has fared well against Heracles in recent history, losing only 2 of their last 9 matches.
• No major reported injuries to key players affecting starting lineups for either team.
• Match is played at Heracles' home ground, but their poor home form counteracts typical home advantage.
• Heracles is desperate for a first point and to stop the losing streak, but Sparta aims to capitalize on the home side’s weakness to solidify their mid-table position.

Odds and Predictions

Predicted Outcome

Sparta Rotterdam to win on the moneyline; Heracles Almelo +0 on the spread; Under 2.75 goals

Predicted Score: 0-1

Match Analysis: NAC Breda vs Heracles Almelo – Prediction

Match Details

• Date: 2025-09-20
• Time: 7:00 PM UTC
• Location: Rat Verlegh Stadion, Breda

Game Overview

NAC Breda hosts Heracles Almelo in a critical Eredivisie clash where NAC Breda aims to capitalize on Heracles’ poor start to the season.

Key Factors to Consider

• NAC Breda is in slightly better form, sitting 15th with 4 points, while Heracles Almelo is at the bottom with no points from five games. NAC has shown mixed results while Heracles has struggled, impacting morale.
• Historically balanced but with NAC Breda favored recently as Heracles Almelo has not won here in the current season. Previous clashes show opportunities for both sides to score.
• No prominent injury updates affecting either squad according to available data, suggesting both teams can field competitive lineups.
• Match played at NAC Breda’s home ground gives them a familiar environment and slight advantage; no significant external disruptions noted.
• Heracles Almelo is desperate for points to avoid prolonged poor form, while NAC Breda motivated to improve mid-table standing and capitalize on home advantage.

Odds and Predictions

Predicted Outcome

Moneyline: NAC Breda win; Spread: NAC Breda -0.5; Over/Under: Under 2.75 goals

Predicted Score: 2-1

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

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

Match Analysis: Groningen vs Heracles Almelo – Prediction

Match Details

• Date: 2025-08-29
• Time: 6:00 PM UTC
• Location: Euroborg Stadium, Groningen, Netherlands

Game Overview

Groningen hosts Heracles Almelo in an Eredivisie clash where both teams have struggled recently. Groningen ranks 11th and Heracles 18th, with both sides showing poor recent form and defensive vulnerabilities.

Key Factors to Consider

• Groningen lost 4 of their last 6 Eredivisie matches, but perform better at home with 1 home win this season. Heracles has lost 5 of 6 overall and failed to win away. Groningen scores an average 1.7 goals per game versus Heracles' 1.47 and concedes less.
• Historically, Groningen leads the H2H with 30 wins in 60 meetings. Recent showings favor Groningen slightly at home with better win percentages. Matches typically see around 2 goals scored on average.
• No significant injury reports publicly available for either team affecting starting lineups or key players at this time.
• The match is at Groningen's home ground, Euroborg, providing home advantage. Both teams have early season fatigue with low motivation from poor results.
• Groningen is motivated to improve league standing after mid-table stagnation, while Heracles faces relegation pressure and desperately needs points but are underperforming away.

Odds and Predictions

Predicted Outcome

Bet on Groningen to win and the match going under 2.5 goals, with Groningen covering a -0.5 spread

Predicted Score: 2-0

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