Heracles vs Volendam Prediction 26 April 2026
🔊 Can Volendam maintain their spot in the Eredivisie's safety zone? This Sunday, they face a trip to Almelo to take on the league's bottom side, Heracles. Both clubs have been struggling for victories, but the hosts find themselves in a significantly worse position in the standings. Which team is more likely to improve their league standing? Our editorial team provides an insightful prediction on the odds for both sides.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 25 October 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 3:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Volendam):
- ball possession percentage: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 6 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 2.
📊The sides have played three official matches. The statistics are as follows:
- goals: 3 against 6;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.67, in the 2nd half - 2.33;
- average total goals in the match - 3.
Head-to-head statistics Heracles - Volendam
Heracles Almelo Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Heracles Almelo, away team - Ajax Amsterdam). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:3.
Here's the game statistics (Heracles Almelo vs Ajax Amsterdam):
- ball possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
Heracles Almelo are currently facing challenging times, sitting at the bottom of the Eredivisie standings. They trail the relegation playoff zone by a significant seven points. On average, Heracles score just 0.6 goals per game while conceding over two. Additionally, the club from Almelo have picked up minimal points in 2 of their last 5 home games, and over a stretch of 10 matches, regardless of venue, they have secured just one victory.
Match Results: Heracles Almelo
Volendam Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Twente, away - Volendam). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here are the match stats (Volendam vs Twente):
- ball possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 7;
- fouls: 6 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 9.
Volendam have struggled with consistency on the road, losing 12 of their last 13 Eredivisie matches away from home. During this stretch, their scoring has also been underwhelming, with the team netting no more than one goal per game. Despite these challenges, Volendam currently hold a safe 15th place in the standings, level on points with the relegation playoff zone, but staying above it due to goal difference.
Match Results: Volendam
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 1, draws - 2.
Statistics: Heracles Almelo vs Volendam
- matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- wins: 5 vs 7;
- win percentage: 17% vs 23%;
- losses: 21 vs 16;
- draws: 4 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 3;
- losses: 7 vs 6;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 2;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Heracles Almelo vs Volendam
- average total in the tournament: 3.7 vs 2.7;
- average total goals scored: 1.13 vs 1.03;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.57 vs 0.37;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.57 vs 0.67;
- Heracles Almelo: average total at home in the tournament - 1.47;
- Volendam: average total away in the tournament - 0.53;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.6 (home - 0.67) vs 0.9 (away - 0.5).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Heracles Almelo home games (Eredivisie).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Heracles Almelo home games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 17 of last 18 Volendam games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 14 of last 15 Volendam games (Eredivisie).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 11 Volendam away games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 9 Volendam away games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Heracles Almelo vs Volendam
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 16 vs 18;
- number of BTTS matches for Heracles Almelo at home - 8 (53%);
- number of BTTS matches for Volendam away - 6 (40%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Heracles Almelo at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Volendam away - 2 (33%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (30/273, 11%);
- Heracles Almelo at home most often finish matches: 0:3 , 1:1 (2/15, 13.3%);
- Volendam away most often play: 3:0 (4/15, 26.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.21% (odds 7)
1:0 - 9.45% (odds 10)
2:1 - 9.4% (odds 8.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams find themselves in challenging situations, although Volendam sit slightly higher in the Eredivisie standings. However, just one extra goal could drop them into the relegation play-off zone. Heracles, on the other hand, are in desperate need of points to escape the direct relegation zone. This responsibility might push the hosts to play a more organized defensive game. Considering that the visitors have been notably unproductive on the road, scoring no more than one goal in 12 of their last 13 matches, a bet on Volendam's total goals under 1.5 seems reasonable.No comments
Betting Tips: Heracles Almelo - Volendam
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