Thursday , 2 July 2026

FC Utrecht vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2023-24
FC Utrecht
1 – 0
Full Time
Heracles Almelo
Fri 23 Feb 2024 · 19:00 UTC Stadion Galgenwaard HT 45' · FT 45'
Victor Jensen 79' 1–0
Jens Toornstra 41' Y
Souffian El Karouani 74' Y
Mike van der Hoorn 87' Y
Y 89' Sven Sonnenberg
Y 90' Marko Vejinovic

Overview

Match Preview

FC Utrecht vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.

Match Details

  • Referee Jochem Kamphuis
  • Assistant 1 Roan van Marrewijk (Netherlands)
  • Assistant 2 Thomas Krijt

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
2024-02-23 FC Utrecht 1–0 Heracles Almelo 2023-09-16 Heracles Almelo 1–3 FC Utrecht 2022-02-11 Heracles Almelo 1–0 FC Utrecht 2021-11-28 FC Utrecht 1–0 Heracles Almelo 2021-01-16 FC Utrecht 2–0 Heracles Almelo

Recent Form

FC Utrecht
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Feb Heracles Almelo H 1–0 W
18 Feb FC Twente '65 A 1–0 W
11 Feb Fortuna Sittard H 4–0 W
04 Feb FC Volendam H 4–2 W
27 Jan SBV Excelsior A 1–1 D
21 Jan PSV H 1–1 D
Heracles Almelo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Feb FC Utrecht A 0–1 L
16 Feb PSV A 0–2 L
10 Feb SBV Vitesse H 3–2 W
03 Feb NEC A 1–3 L
27 Jan AFC Ajax H 2–4 L
20 Jan FC Volendam H 1–1 D

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FC Utrecht to score. At the same time, Heracles Almelo does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Utrecht and Heracles Almelo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' Heracles Almelo is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 20' Othman Boussaid needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 10 Yellow cards this season.
  • 25' Marouan Azarkan is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Heracles Almelo so far.
  • 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Utrecht and Heracles Almelo are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 35' It looks surprising FC Utrecht does not make any changes. Mohamed Sankoh has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 40' Heracles Almelo come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 41' Jens Toornstra picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 46' Belgium international Brian De Keersmaecker has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 51' Jizz Hornkamp is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Utrecht tonight.
  • 56' The whistle greets Jordy Bruijn as he departs to be replaced by Marko Vejinovic.
  • 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 65' Marouan Azarkan makes way for Jeppe Okkels at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Utrecht.
  • 70' It looks like no one’s ball. Heracles Almelo is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 74' Poor challenge from Souffian El Karouani. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 77' Heracles Almelo ring the changes. Jannes Wieckhoff has done his job and it is now time for Kelvin Leerdam to step up.
  • 79' Victor Jensen does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Utrecht surge ahead!
  • 80' Another change for FC Utrecht made on 80 minute. Oscar Fraulo leaves to be changed by Can Bozdogan.
  • 82' A tactical swap from Heracles Almelo — Mohamed Sankoh on, Mario Engels off on 82 minutes.
  • 87' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mike van der Hoorn on 87.
  • 89' Sven Sonnenberg catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 89.
  • 90' Poor challenge from Marko Vejinovic. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 90' FC Utrecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Zidane Iqbal is hanging Othman Boussaid on the field on 90 minute.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

FC Utrecht Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ron Jans

Heracles Almelo Lineups

5-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Hendrie Kruzen

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2024-02-23 FC Utrecht 1–0 Heracles Almelo 2023-09-16 Heracles Almelo 1–3 FC Utrecht 2022-02-11 Heracles Almelo 1–0 FC Utrecht 2021-11-28 FC Utrecht 1–0 Heracles Almelo 2021-01-16 FC Utrecht 2–0 Heracles Almelo

FC Utrecht Form

2024-02-23 FC Utrecht 1–0 Heracles Almelo W 2024-02-18 FC Twente '65 0–1 FC Utrecht W 2024-02-11 FC Utrecht 4–0 Fortuna Sittard W 2024-02-04 FC Utrecht 4–2 FC Volendam W 2024-01-27 SBV Excelsior 1–1 FC Utrecht D 2024-01-21 FC Utrecht 1–1 PSV D

Heracles Almelo Form

2024-02-23 FC Utrecht 1–0 Heracles Almelo L 2024-02-16 PSV 2–0 Heracles Almelo L 2024-02-10 Heracles Almelo 3–2 SBV Vitesse W 2024-02-03 NEC 3–1 Heracles Almelo L 2024-01-27 Heracles Almelo 2–4 AFC Ajax L 2024-01-20 Heracles Almelo 1–1 FC Volendam D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.62 FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75 Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for: FC Utrecht to win 60% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Utrecht60% Draw25% Heracles Almelo15%
Actual: FC Utrecht win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

FC Utrecht or Draw
85%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
40%
FC Utrecht or Heracles Almelo
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Utrecht39% Draw48% Heracles Almelo13%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
11.9%
0 – 0
11.5%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 0
6.3%
0 – 1
6%
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.1%
2 – 2
3.4%
4 – 0
2.6%
0 – 2
2.5%

Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht

Handicap FC Utrecht covers Push Heracles Almelo covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 18% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 25% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 11% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
48% ✗
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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