PSV vs Heracles Prediction 13 December 2025
At PSV's stadium, we're set for a match that promises to be thrilling and full of goals. The home side are in remarkable form, riding a four-game winning streak and sitting atop the league table. Their attacking prowess is impressive, averaging over three goals per game. Meanwhile, the visitors from Heracles, currently in 16th place, are fighting to stay in the league, but their defense has been less than stellar. This match will be a significant test for both teams, considering their league aspirations and current form.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 14 May 2025 and concluded with a 4-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (PSV were the home team):
- possession percentage: 68% vs 32%;
- corners: 10 vs 1;
- fouls: 7 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 11 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between PSV and Heracles Almelo:
- 35 matches played;
- home victories - 30, away wins - 1, draws - 4;
- goals scored - 93 to 20;
- average goals in the first half - 1.51, in the second half - 1.71;
- average total goals per match - 3.23.
Head-to-head statistics PSV - Heracles

PSV Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the UEFA Champions League, with PSV hosting Atletico. The game ended in a 2-3 scoreline.
Here's how the stats unfolded (PSV vs Atletico):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corners: 9 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 9.
PSV sit atop the table thanks to their consistent performances and outstanding form, suffering just one defeat in their last 15 matches. Their most recent outing ended with a 4-1 victory against the same opponent, underscoring their confidence ahead of hosting Heracles. The team's attacking style allows them to dominate opponents, as evidenced by their average of more than three goals per game. However, their defense occasionally falters, conceding around one goal per match.
Match Results: PSV

Heracles Almelo Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Eredivisie, with Heracles Almelo hosting Telstar. The game concluded with a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Heracles Almelo vs Telstar):
- possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corners: 6 vs 6;
- fouls: 15 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 2.
Heracles continue their fight for survival this season, currently sitting near the bottom of the league table. Despite their inconsistent results, with just four victories, they have shown promise in their last five fixtures, securing three consecutive wins following two draws. A key issue for the team is their fragile defense, as they frequently concede two or more goals per match. Nevertheless, their attack can pose a threat to any defense, averaging about one and a half goals per game.
Match Results: Heracles Almelo
Latest news
PSV
PSV's injury list rarely sees much change, and right now there are minimal updates. Plea and Van Bommel will be unavailable for selection. Boadu also won't be making an appearance on the pitch.
Heracles Almelo
The visitors have a longer injury list. Čestić, René-Adélaïde, Scheperman, and Zamburek will be unavailable for the upcoming match. Kulenović is also doubtful.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 35;
- First-half wins for the home team - 12; for the away team - 1; draws - 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.51;
- Today's home side averages 1.17 goals, while the visitors average 0.34.
First-Half Stats: PSV (home) vs Heracles Almelo (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 8;
- Wins: 4 (57.14%) vs 2 (25%);
- Losses: 1 (14.29%) vs 6 (75%);
- Draws: 2 (28.57%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 2 vs 1.25;
- Average goals conceded: 0.43 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 7 vs 4;
- Losses: 1 vs 5;
- Draws: 2 vs 1;
- Average first-half total: 2.1 (scored - 1.6, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.9 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 1).
- PSV have won the first half in their last 8 matches in the Eredivisie.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 35;
- Home wins - 30, Away wins - 1, Draws - 4.
Statistics: PSV vs Heracles Almelo
- Matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- Wins: 13 vs 4;
- Win percentage: 87% vs 27%;
- Losses: 1 vs 9;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 8 vs 5;
- Losses: 1 vs 3;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
- Heracles Almelo cover a +3.5 spread away in 10 consecutive head-to-head matches (Eredivisie).
- Heracles Almelo cover a +3.5 spread in 10 of their last 11 matches (Eredivisie).
- Heracles Almelo cover a +3.5 spread away in 6 consecutive matches.
- Heracles Almelo cover a +3.5 spread away in 5 consecutive matches (Eredivisie).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- The current home team averages - 2.66 goals, the away team - 0.57;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.23;
- Both teams scored: overall - 17 times; at the home team's ground - 7 times.
Statistics: PSV vs Heracles Almelo
- Average total in the tournament: 4.2 vs 4;
- Average goals scored: 3.07 vs 1.53;
- Average first-half total: 1.67 vs 0.67;
- Average second-half total: 1.4 vs 0.87;
- PSV's average home total in the tournament - 3.14;
- Heracles Almelo's average away total in the tournament - 0.63;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 3.2 (home - 4) vs 2.4 (away - 1.6).
- PSV concede at home in 12 of their last 13 matches.
- PSV concede at home in 8 of their last 9 matches (Eredivisie).
Corners Prediction
PSV: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 6; at home - 7.29;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.4; at home - 6.25.
Heracles Almelo: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.53, away - 4.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.7; away - 4.8.
- Heracles Almelo take fewer than 2.5 corners in six consecutive head-to-head matches (Eredivisie).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 35;
- Both teams scored overall - 17 times;
- At the home team's ground - 7 times.
Statistics: PSV vs Heracles Almelo
- Total matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- Total season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 9;
- PSV's BTTS at home - 5 (71%);
- Heracles Almelo's BTTS away - 4 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 7 vs 7;
- PSV's BTTS at home - 3 (75%);
- Heracles Almelo's BTTS away - 4 (80%).
- PSV score and concede at home in six of their last seven matches.
- Heracles Almelo score and concede in six consecutive matches.
- Heracles Almelo score and concede in five consecutive matches (Eredivisie).
Correct Score Prediction
Most common results (current season):
- The most frequent scoreline in the tournament: 2-1 (15/135, 11.1%), 2-2 (15/135, 11.1%);
- PSV at home most frequently finish with these scores: 0-2, 2-1, 2-2, 3-0, 4-2, 5-2, 6-1 (1/7, 14.3%);
- Heracles Almelo away most frequently finish with these scores: 2-1, 4-0 (2/8, 25%).
The algorithm predicts the top three outcomes based on statistics and probability distribution:
2-1 - 9.56% (odds: 11)
3-1 - 8.85% (odds: 9.5)
2-0 - 7.11% (odds: 9)