Heracles vs Nijmegen Prediction 16 August 2025
📢 Will Heracles Almelo and NEC Nijmegen deliver a high-scoring performance in the second round of the Eredivisie? Heracles Almelo are aiming to secure 3 points to bounce back from their heavy defeat in the opening round. Meanwhile, NEC Nijmegen are looking to solidify their position at the top of the table and extend their winning streak. Both teams are prepared to showcase their best football.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 18 May 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Heracles Almelo):
- ball possession percentage: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 7.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Heracles Almelo and NEC Nijmegen:
- played 9 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 4, for the away team - 4, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 10 against 11;
- average total in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 1.33;
- average total goals in the match - 2.33.
Head-to-head statistics Heracles - Nijmegen
Heracles Almelo Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Utrecht, away team - Heracles Almelo). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:0.
Here's the game statistics (Heracles Almelo vs Utrecht):
- ball possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 16 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 7.
Heracles Almelo are going through a rough patch. The team started the new season on a sour note, suffering a 4-0 defeat in the opening round. Their current form is far from ideal, with just one win in their last five official matches (LLWLW). Heracles focus on counter-attacking football, but their struggles in finishing lead to a low goal tally, averaging just 0.9 goals per game. Meanwhile, they concede frequently, with an average of two goals per match.
Match Results: Heracles Almelo
NEC Nijmegen Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - NEC Nijmegen, away - Excelsior). The match concluded with a scoreline of 5:0.
Here are the match stats (NEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior):
- ball possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 14 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 10 vs 5.
NEC Nijmegen continue to impress in the league, currently sitting second in the standings after the first round. The team's form is remarkable, boasting four wins in their last five official matches. This underlines their strong attacking potential, averaging 2.1 goals per game. Their defense is equally reliable, conceding just 1.2 goals on average. The team enjoys controlling possession and often dominates their opponents.
Match Results: NEC Nijmegen
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 9;
- home team wins - 4, away team wins - 4, draws - 1.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.11, the guests - 1.22;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 2.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Heracles Almelo games against NEC Nijmegen.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 5 Heracles Almelo home games against NEC Nijmegen.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 NEC Nijmegen away games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on corners
Heracles Almelo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4; at home field - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.3; at home field - 4.8.
NEC Nijmegen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7, away - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.3; away - 4.2.
- NEC Nijmegen have taken over 4.5 corners in last 5 games against Heracles Almelo.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.78 (1.89 for home team and 1.89 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4 (2 for home team and 2 for away team).
Heracles Almelo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2; at home - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.8; at home - 1.8.
NEC Nijmegen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1, away - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; away - 2.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 9;
- both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
- Heracles Almelo have scored and conceded in 10 of last 11 home games (Eredivisie).
Editorial Prediction
The teams appear to be evenly matched, promising a closely contested encounter. Heracles Almelo have been showcasing an attacking flair since last season, coupled with defensive inconsistency, which often results in high-scoring games-over two goals have been scored in their last six Eredivisie matches. Given the hosts' style of play, betting on over 2.5 goals seems like a well-founded prediction.
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Betting Tips: Heracles Almelo - NEC Nijmegen
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