Heracles vs Utrecht Prediction 6 March 2026
🔊 The upcoming clash between Heracles Almelo and Utrecht promises to be intriguing from a tactical and form standpoint. Heracles sit at the bottom of the table, struggling significantly in defense, as evidenced by their poor form. Meanwhile, Utrecht hold the eighth spot and have been delivering more consistent performances both in attack and defense. Both teams are highly motivated: Heracles urgently need to improve their league standing, while Utrecht aim to solidify their position in the upper half of the table.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 10 August 2025 and concluded with a 4-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that match (Utrecht were the home side):
- possession percentage: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Heracles Almelo and Utrecht:
- 39 matches played;
- home wins - 10, away wins - 18, draws - 11;
- goals scored - 46 for the hosts, 66 for the visitors;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.03, in the 2nd half - 1.85;
- average total goals per match - 2.87.
Head-to-head statistics Heracles - Utrecht

Heracles Almelo Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on in the Eredivisie, with Heracles Almelo as the home side and PSV as the visitors. The match concluded with a 1-3 scoreline.
Here's the match statistics (Heracles Almelo vs PSV):
- possession percentage: 38% vs 62%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 15 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 15.
Heracles Almelo are going through a challenging period. The team faces significant defensive issues, as evidenced by their recent form: four losses in their last five matches and just one win in their last ten games. They concede an average of 2.6 goals per game, highlighting their defensive frailties. Offensively, things aren't much better-Heracles average only 0.8 goals per match over the last ten games. Their current situation demands urgent changes to avoid relegation from the Eredivisie.
Match Results: Heracles Almelo

Utrecht Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Eredivisie, facing Utrecht away from home. The game concluded with a 2-0 victory for AZ Alkmaar.
Here are the match statistics (Utrecht vs AZ Alkmaar):
- possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corners: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 13 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
Utrecht hold a solid position in the middle of the league standings, showcasing more consistent performances compared to their opponents. The team have secured three victories in their last five matches and continue to accumulate points. Defensively, Utrecht are reliable, conceding only 1.4 goals per game on average over the past ten matches, highlighting their disciplined backline. Offensively, they are also effective, scoring 1.2 goals per match during the same period. Their style of play is based on compactness and quick transitions from defense to attack, allowing them to successfully challenge teams in the lower part of the table.
Match Results: Utrecht
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 39;
- home team wins - 10, away team wins - 18, draws - 11.
Statistics: Heracles Almelo vs Utrecht
- matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- wins: 5 vs 9;
- win percentage: 20% vs 36%;
- losses: 18 vs 9;
- draws: 2 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 3;
- losses: 9 vs 5;
- draws: 0 vs 2.
- Heracles Almelo have lost in 9 of last 10 games (Eredivisie).
- Heracles Almelo have lost in 6 of last 7 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.18, the guests - 1.69;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.87;
- both teams scored: overall - 25; at the home team's field - 17.
Statistics: Heracles Almelo vs Utrecht
- average total in the tournament: 3.88 vs 2.76;
- average total goals scored: 1.28 vs 1.52;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.6 vs 0.64;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.68 vs 0.88;
- Heracles Almelo: average total at home in the tournament - 1.75;
- Utrecht: average total away in the tournament - 1.42;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 0.6) vs 1.2 (away - 1.8).
- Heracles Almelo have scored under 1.5 goals in 13 of last 14 games against Utrecht (Eredivisie).
- Heracles Almelo have scored under 1.5 goals in 8 of last 9 games against Utrecht.
- Heracles Almelo have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 home games against Utrecht (Eredivisie).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 39;
- both teams scored all-time - 25 times;
- on the home team’s field - 17 times.
Statistics: Heracles Almelo vs Utrecht
- number of matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 14 vs 17;
- number of BTTS matches for Heracles Almelo at home - 7 (58%);
- number of BTTS matches for Utrecht away - 10 (83%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Heracles Almelo at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Utrecht away - 5 (100%).
- Heracles Almelo have scored and conceded in 17 of last 19 home games against Utrecht (Eredivisie).
- Utrecht have scored and conceded in 10 of last 11 away games.
- Utrecht have scored and conceded in last 9 away games (Eredivisie).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 2:2 (25/225, 11.1%);
- Heracles Almelo at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 0:2 , 0:3 , 0:7 , 1:1 , 1:2 , 1:3 , 1:4 , 2:1 , 3:0 , 4:2 , 8:2 (1/12, 8.3%);
- Utrecht away most often play: 1:1 (3/12, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.13% (odds 7)
1:2 - 8.87% (odds 8)
2:2 - 7.44% (odds 12)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering current form and statistics, the match poses a significant challenge for Heracles. The team finds themselves in a tight spot. Utrecht, on the other hand, have been more consistent, securing three victories in the same period. In their previous head-to-head encounter, Utrecht dominated with a 4-0 win. Given this context, backing a Utrecht victory seems a reasonable choice. Therefore, we predict an away win as Utrecht possess better form and are motivated to climb higher in the standings.