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FC Utrecht vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2020-21
FC Utrecht
2 – 0
Full Time
Heracles Almelo
Sat 16 Jan 2021 · 19:00 UTC Stadion Galgenwaard HT 45+3' · FT 45+4'
Joris van Overeem 34' Y
Y 40' Tim Breukers
Tommy St. Jago 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Utrecht vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.

Match Details

  • Referee Dave Goossens
  • Referee Ingmar Oostrom
  • Referee Don Frijn
  • Referee Robin Gansner

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 ADO Den Haag 0 0
2 AFC Ajax 0 0
3 AZ 0 0
4 FC Groningen 0 0
5 FC Twente '65 0 0
6 FC Utrecht 0 0
7 Feyenoord Rotterdam 0 0
8 Fortuna Sittard 0 0
9 Go Ahead Eagles 0 0
10 NEC 0 0
11 PEC Zwolle 0 0
12 PSV 0 0
13 SBV Excelsior 0 0
14 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 0 0
15 SC Heerenveen 0 0
16 Sparta Rotterdam 0 0
17 Telstar 1963 0 0
18 Willem II Tilburg 0 0

Head-to-Head

11
2
2
FC Utrecht 15 games · Avg 2.7 goals Heracles Almelo
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-16 FC Utrecht 2–0 Heracles Almelo 2020-11-01 Heracles Almelo 4–1 FC Utrecht 2019-12-15 Heracles Almelo 1–3 FC Utrecht 2019-05-21 FC Utrecht 3–0 Heracles Almelo 2019-05-18 Heracles Almelo 0–2 FC Utrecht

Recent Form

FC Utrecht
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Jan Heracles Almelo H 2–0 W
12 Jan SBV Vitesse A 0–1 L
09 Jan FC Groningen H 2–2 D
27 Dec AZ H 2–2 D
22 Dec FC Emmen A 3–2 W
19 Dec Fortuna Sittard H 1–1 D
Heracles Almelo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Jan FC Utrecht A 0–2 L
12 Jan FC Emmen H 4–0 W
09 Jan SBV Vitesse H 0–2 L
23 Dec FC Groningen A 1–0 W
20 Dec SC Heerenveen A 2–1 W
11 Dec Fortuna Sittard H 1–2 L

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
47% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — FC Utrecht and Heracles Almelo get this one started.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Frank Wormuth will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Heracles Almelo that had 233 games and scored 284 goals.
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Utrecht in their trying to find a way past Heracles Almelo's compact .
  • 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Utrecht side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Utrecht and Heracles Almelo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 31' GOAL! Sander van de Streek scores on 31. Assisted by Adam Maher
  • 34' The referee calls foul for Joris van Overeem. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 39' Sinan Bakis is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Utrecht so far.
  • 40' A moment of madness from Tim Breukers on 40 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Heracles Almelo will be frustrated.
  • 45' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 46' The Heracles Almelo bench stirs into life. Lucas Schoofs is withdrawn and Luca de la Torre gets his opportunity.
  • 51' FC Utrecht is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 56' Heracles Almelo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 66' A quiet spell here at Stadion Galgenwaard. Heracles Almelo seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 70' FC Utrecht ring the changes. Hidde ter Avest has done his job and it is now time for Mark van der Maarel to step up.
  • 72' What composure from Adrian Dalmau! The Spain international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 72' The Heracles Almelo bench stirs into life. Sinan Bakis is withdrawn and Adrian Szoke gets his opportunity.
  • 77' FC Utrecht seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 78' A change in the FC Utrecht ranks — Adrian Dalmau exits the field as Mimoun Mahi enters on 78.
  • 83' Heracles Almelo ring the changes. Rai Vloet has done his job and it is now time for Teun Bijleveld to step up.
  • 88' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 89' Tommy St. Jago picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • Another three points for FC Utrecht.

Lineups

FC Utrecht Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rene Hake

Heracles Almelo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Frank Wormuth

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Simon Gustafson 5
Rai Vloet 4
Gyrano Kerk 3
Jean-Christophe Bahebeck 2
Victor Jensen 2
Bart Ramselaar 2
Sander van de Streek 2
Cyriel Dessers 1

Head to Head

2021-01-16 FC Utrecht 2–0 Heracles Almelo 2020-11-01 Heracles Almelo 4–1 FC Utrecht 2019-12-15 Heracles Almelo 1–3 FC Utrecht 2019-05-21 FC Utrecht 3–0 Heracles Almelo 2019-05-18 Heracles Almelo 0–2 FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht Form

2021-01-16 FC Utrecht 2–0 Heracles Almelo W 2021-01-12 SBV Vitesse 1–0 FC Utrecht L 2021-01-09 FC Utrecht 2–2 FC Groningen D 2020-12-27 FC Utrecht 2–2 AZ D 2020-12-22 FC Emmen 2–3 FC Utrecht W 2020-12-19 FC Utrecht 1–1 Fortuna Sittard D

Heracles Almelo Form

2021-01-16 FC Utrecht 2–0 Heracles Almelo L 2021-01-12 Heracles Almelo 4–0 FC Emmen W 2021-01-09 Heracles Almelo 0–2 SBV Vitesse L 2020-12-23 FC Groningen 0–1 Heracles Almelo W 2020-12-20 SC Heerenveen 1–2 Heracles Almelo W 2020-12-11 Heracles Almelo 1–2 Fortuna Sittard L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.57 FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Utrecht51% Draw26% Heracles Almelo23%
Actual: FC Utrecht win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.61
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

FC Utrecht or Draw
78%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
49%
FC Utrecht or Heracles Almelo
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Utrecht34% Draw47% Heracles Almelo19%
Actual: FC Utrecht win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
10.6%
0 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
6%
3 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
2.6%

Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht

Handicap FC Utrecht covers Push Heracles Almelo covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 15% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 23% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 15% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
36% ✗
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.