Heracles vs Nijmegen Prediction 18 May 2025
πCan we expect a cautious game when Heracles Almelo take on NEC Nijmegen in the 34th round of the Eredivisie? Both teams have shown inconsistent form, yet their motivation to secure points remains high. The hosts will aim to capitalize on their home advantage, while the visitors will look to strengthen their position in the standings. The match promises to be filled with attacking play from both sides. The intrigue lasts until the final whistle: can the hosts halt their more prolific opponents, or will the visitors walk away with a valuable three points?
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams took place on 18 December 2024, ending with a score of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (home team - Heracles Almelo):
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4.
πStatistical preview of official matches between the teams Heracles Almelo and NEC Nijmegen:
- played 8 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 4, for the away team - 3, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 9 against 9;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.13, in the 2nd half - 1.13;
- average total goals in the match - 2.25.
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 - PSV, away team - Heracles Almelo). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:1.
Here's the game statistics (Heracles Almelo vs PSV):
- ball possession: 32% vs 68%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 10;
- fouls: 8 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 11.
Heracles Almelo currently sit 14th in the standings and have been delivering inconsistent performances: 3 wins, 4 losses, and 3 draws in their last ten matches. Despite this, the "Black and Whites" are traditionally strong at home, remaining unbeaten in 14 of their last 15 home games. Their play is built around dynamic attacking, but their defense often lets them down, with an average of nearly two goals conceded per match. In their most recent head-to-head clash with NEC, Heracles secured a narrow 1-0 victory.
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 - NAC Breda). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:0.
Here are the match stats (NEC Nijmegen vs NAC Breda):
- ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 5 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 0.
NEC Nijmegen are currently sitting eighth in the standings, thanks to a solid run of form with four wins, three draws, and three losses in their last ten matches. The visitors favor ball control and tend to build their attacks through the midfield. Defensively, they are quite reliable, conceding just over a goal per game, which keeps them competitive even against tougher opposition. However, their attack struggles on the road, having managed to score more than one goal only once in their last eleven away games.
Match Results: NEC Nijmegen
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 8;
- home team wins - 4, away team wins - 3, draws - 1.
Statistics: Heracles Almelo vs NEC Nijmegen
- matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- wins: 9 vs 11;
- win percentage: 27% vs 33%;
- losses: 13 vs 15;
- draws: 11 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 4;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- Heracles Almelo have not lost in 14 of last 15 home games.
- Heracles Almelo have not lost in 10 of last 11 home games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.13, the guests - 1.13;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.25;
- both teams scored: overall - 4; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Heracles Almelo vs NEC Nijmegen
- average total in the tournament: 3.09 vs 2.85;
- average total goals scored: 1.24 vs 1.48;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.64 vs 0.48;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.61 vs 1;
- Heracles Almelo: average total at home in the tournament - 1.75;
- NEC Nijmegen: average total away in the tournament - 0.81;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1) vs 1.5 (away - 0.8).
- NEC Nijmegen have scored under 1.5 goals in 10 of last 11 away games.
- NEC Nijmegen have scored under 1.5 goals in 9 of last 10 away games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on corners
Heracles Almelo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.06; at home field - 5.94;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.7; at home field - 3.75.
NEC Nijmegen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.85, away - 4.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.4; away - 3.2.
- Over 8.5 corners in 17 of last 19 NEC Nijmegen away games.
- Over 8.5 corners in 16 of last 18 NEC Nijmegen away games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.5 (1.75 for home team and 1.75 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3 (1.75 for home team and 1.25 for away team).
Heracles Almelo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.64; at home - 1.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 2.25.
NEC Nijmegen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.33, away - 1.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; away - 2.8.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 8;
- both teams scored all-time - 4 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 1 times.
Statistics: Heracles Almelo vs NEC Nijmegen
- number of matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 21 vs 15;
- number of BTTS matches for Heracles Almelo at home - 13 (81%);
- number of BTTS matches for NEC Nijmegen away - 2 (13%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Heracles Almelo at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for NEC Nijmegen away - 0 (0%).
- Heracles Almelo have scored and conceded in 9 of last 10 home games (Eredivisie).
Editorial Prediction
The final round keeps the suspense alive: both Heracles and NEC have a shot at securing a spot in the Conference League playoff zone. Given the tight standings, both teams are likely to approach this match cautiously, avoiding unnecessary risks. NEC have shown disciplined defensive play, with the total staying under 3.5 goals in six consecutive matches, and this trend is even more consistent on the road, where the same bet has hit in their last eight away games. Considering the importance of the match and the visitors' style, a bet on under 3.5 goals seems reasonable.
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