FC Twente '65 vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Twente '65 vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at De Grolsch Veste.
- FC Twente '65 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Assistant 1 Hessel Steegstra
- Assistant 2 Jan de Vries
18 games this season
🟨 2.5/game
⚽ 8.6 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Mar | PSV | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | SBV Vitesse | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Feb | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 3–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | FC Utrecht | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar | FC Twente '65 | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Mar | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Mar | Almere City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Feb | FC Utrecht | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Feb | PSV | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Twente '65 this season
FC Twente '65 this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Twente '65
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. FC Twente \'65 host Heracles Almelo — let the battle begin!
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Twente \'65 is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 8' Mario Engels is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ajdin Hrustic at the 8 minute mark.
- 13' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 17' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Justin Hoogma.
- 22' The 26-year-old Ruben Roosken has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 27' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 32' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sven Sonnenberg, as he is very good at scoring at De Grolsch Veste with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 37' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Daan Rots suffering a number of foals already.
- 39' It’s a booking for FC Twente '65 player. Ricky van Wolfswinkel gets a card.
- 43' Poor challenge from Fredrik Oppegard. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 46' The whistle greets Alfons Sampsted as he departs to be replaced by Youri Regeer.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 54' What composure from Myron Boadu! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 58' FC Twente '65 ring the changes. Myron Boadu has done his job and it is now time for Michel Vlap to step up.
- 61' Marko Vejinovic gets the nod from Heracles Almelo. He replaces Jordy Bruijn and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' Fredrik Oppegard has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 71' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 76' Heracles Almelo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mohamed Sankoh is hanging Bryan Limbombe on the field on 76 minute.
- 77' Alec Van Hoorenbeeck gets the nod from FC Twente '65. He replaces Robin Propper and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' That looks like a foul for a card for Thomas Bruns.
- 86' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 88' It is a substitution in FC Twente '65 team. Sem Steijn is replaced by Gijs Besselink on 88 minute.
- 89' A meaty challenge results in booking for Navajo Bakboord on 89.
- 1-0 the final result. Heracles Almelo will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
FC Twente \'65 Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 23
- 1
-
14
Sem Steijn ↓ Gijs Besselink 88'
-
21
Myron Boadu ↓ Michel Vlap 58'
- 3
- 9
-
12
Alfons Sampsted ↓ Youri Regeer 46'
- 5
- 4
-
11
Daan Rots ↓ Mees Hilgers 88'
- 38
Bench
- 6
-
18
Michel Vlap ↑ 58'
- 22
- 16
- 10
-
2
Mees Hilgers ↑ 88'
-
8
Youri Regeer ↑ 46'
- 34
- 39
-
17
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck ↑ 77'
- 19
-
41
Gijs Besselink ↑ 88'
Heracles Almelo Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 20
-
5
Jordy Bruijn ↓ Marko Vejinovic 61'
- 9
- 21
- 27
- 14
- 19
-
12
Ruben Roosken ↓ Thomas Bruns 61'
-
7
Bryan Limbombe ↓ Mohamed Sankoh 76'
- 22
Bench
-
18
Marko Vejinovic ↑ 61'
-
17
Thomas Bruns ↑ 61'
-
8
Mario Engels ↑ 8'
- 15
-
4
Sven Sonnenberg ↑ 76'
- 16
-
44
Mohamed Sankoh ↑ 76'
- 36
- 32
- 39
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Danilo | 2 |
| Mees Hilgers | 2 |
| Jizz Hornkamp | 2 |
| Mauro Junior | 2 |
| Noah Fadiga | 2 |
| Emil Berggreen | 1 |
| Sem Steijn | 1 |
| Ismail Azzaoui | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Twente \'65 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.4
FC Twente \'65 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.76
Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Twente \'65 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.16
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
FC Twente \'65 or Draw
81%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
46%
FC Twente \'65 or Heracles Almelo
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
13.8%
1 – 1
13.1%
2 – 0
10.9%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
7.5%
3 – 0
5%
1 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 2
3.3%
0 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
1.8%
Asian Handicap — FC Twente \'65
| Handicap | FC Twente \'65 covers | Push | Heracles Almelo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 16% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 25% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Twente \'65 keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

