Go Ahead vs Heracles Prediction 22 February 2026
🔊 Will Go Ahead Eagles finally break their winless streak in the 24th round of the Eredivisie, which now stands at 11 matches? On Sunday, the Eagles are set to host the league's bottom team, Heracles Almelo, who have only experienced wins and losses this season. Unlike Go Ahead, who have drawn 11 times in the league, Heracles have only settled for a draw twice. Do the visitors have a shot at points in Deventer given these circumstances? Let's evaluate the odds in our editorial's prediction.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 14 January 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 2:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Go Ahead Eagles):
- ball possession percentage: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 14 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Go Ahead Eagles and Heracles Almelo:
- played 16 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 7, for the away team - 7, draws - 2;
- number of goals - 28 against 28;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.38, in the 2nd half - 2.13;
- average total goals in the match - 3.5.
Head-to-head statistics Go Ahead - Heracles
Go Ahead Eagles Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Feyenoord Rotterdam, away team - Go Ahead Eagles). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Go Ahead Eagles vs Feyenoord Rotterdam):
- ball possession: 25% vs 75%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 19;
- fouls: 13 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 0 vs 8.
Go Ahead Eagles are navigating a challenging period. In their last 10 matches, they've secured just one victory, and that was in the cup via penalties against their upcoming opponent. In the Eredivisie, the Eagles haven't tasted victory since early November. The root of their struggles lies in the imbalance between attack and defense: the team averages 1.43 goals per game while conceding an average of 1.7. Currently sitting 15th in the league, Go Ahead are in desperate need of points to maintain their top-flight status, as their gap from the relegation zone is slowly but surely narrowing, now standing at just four points.
Match Results: Go Ahead Eagles
Heracles Almelo Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Heracles Almelo, away - NAC Breda). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here are the match stats (Heracles Almelo vs NAC Breda):
- ball possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 12 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
Over their last 10 matches, Heracles have secured one more win than their upcoming opponents, though one of those victories came in the cup. However, in league play during this period, the "Black and Whites" have collected fewer points because, aside from wins and losses, they rarely see any other results. Their average goals scored per game stands at 1.35, but their defense is a real concern: they have the worst record in the league, conceding an average of 2.52 goals per match. Sitting at the bottom of the Eredivisie table, Heracles are fighting for every point, which proves challenging given their lack of draws.
Match Results: Heracles Almelo
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 7, draws - 2.
Statistics: Go Ahead Eagles vs Heracles Almelo
- matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- wins: 4 vs 5;
- win percentage: 17% vs 22%;
- losses: 8 vs 16;
- draws: 11 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 2;
- losses: 4 vs 8;
- draws: 5 vs 0.
- Go Ahead Eagles have drawn in 6 of last 7 home games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.75, the guests - 1.75;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.5;
- both teams scored: overall - 11; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: Go Ahead Eagles vs Heracles Almelo
- average total in the tournament: 3.13 vs 3.87;
- average total goals scored: 1.43 vs 1.35;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.65 vs 0.65;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.78 vs 0.7;
- Go Ahead Eagles: average total at home in the tournament - 1.55;
- Heracles Almelo: average total away in the tournament - 0.92;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.2) vs 1.4 (away - 1.6).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 6 Go Ahead Eagles home games against Heracles Almelo.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Go Ahead Eagles home games against Heracles Almelo (Eredivisie).
Prediction on corners
Go Ahead Eagles: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.61; at home field - 7.18;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.3; at home field - 7.
Heracles Almelo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.35, away - 4.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; away - 4.
- Heracles Almelo have taken over 3.5 corners in 8 of last 9 games against Go Ahead Eagles.
- Heracles Almelo have taken over 3.5 corners in 10 of last 11 games.
- Heracles Almelo have taken over 3.5 corners in 8 of last 9 games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- both teams scored all-time - 11 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Statistics: Go Ahead Eagles vs Heracles Almelo
- number of matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 16 vs 13;
- number of BTTS matches for Go Ahead Eagles at home - 8 (73%);
- number of BTTS matches for Heracles Almelo away - 7 (58%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Go Ahead Eagles at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Heracles Almelo away - 4 (80%).
- Go Ahead Eagles have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games against Heracles Almelo.
- Go Ahead Eagles have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Eredivisie).
- Heracles Almelo have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 away games.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 2:2 (25/207, 12.1%);
- Go Ahead Eagles at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 2:2 (3/11, 27.3%);
- Heracles Almelo away most often play: 2:0 , 2:1 , 4:0 (2/12, 16.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 9.64% (odds 7.5)
2:1 - 9.54% (odds 8)
2:2 - 7.3% (odds 12)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams are navigating through challenging times, with neither able to boast any semblance of consistency. Go Ahead Eagles find themselves in a tough spot: the Eagles' form is far from ideal, and the imbalance between their attack and defense is evident. Yet, they manage to stay above the relegation zone for now. On the flip side, Heracles sit at the bottom of the table and have even slimmer chances of retaining their league status due to significant defensive issues; the Black and Whites concede more than any other team in the league. Regardless, it will be tough for Go Ahead to capitalize on their opponent's weaknesses, as they themselves average less than 1.5 goals per match. Given these circumstances, the upcoming game is unlikely to be a spectacle. Our prediction: total under 3.5.
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