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FC Utrecht vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2024-25
FC Utrecht
1 – 0
Full Time
Heracles Almelo
Fri 8 Nov 2024 · 19:00 UTC Stadion Galgenwaard 22,036 HT 45' · FT 45'
Paxten Aaronson 67' 1–0
Y 90' Ivan Mesik

Overview

Match Preview

FC Utrecht vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.

Match Details

  • Referee Robin Hensgens
  • Assistant 1 Freek Vandeursen
  • Assistant 2 Frans Ozinga (Netherlands)

Standings

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

Head-to-Head

11
2
2
FC Utrecht 15 games · Avg 2.7 goals Heracles Almelo
Last 5 meetings
2024-11-08 FC Utrecht 1–0 Heracles Almelo 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

Recent Form

FC Utrecht
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Nov Heracles Almelo H 1–0 W
03 Nov Sparta Rotterdam A 4–1 W
27 Oct Feyenoord Rotterdam H 0–2 L
20 Oct FC Groningen A 1–0 W
05 Oct RKC Waalwijk H 3–2 W
29 Sep AZ A 2–1 W
Heracles Almelo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Nov FC Utrecht A 0–1 L
02 Nov NAC Breda H 2–0 W
27 Oct FC Twente '65 A 0–5 L
20 Oct AFC Ajax H 3–4 L
06 Oct Go Ahead Eagles A 1–4 L
27 Sep SC Heerenveen H 2–1 W

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
47% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Utrecht
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: FC Utrecht gets underway.
  • 5' The 30-year-old Damon Mirani has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' Heracles Almelo come into this ranked 12 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 15' Fabian de Keijzer, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 17' FC Utrecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Matisse Didden is hanging Mike van der Hoorn on the field on 17 minute.
  • 22' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 27' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 27 minutes.
  • 32' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 37' Heracles Almelo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 42' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Utrecht that had 317 games and scored 433 goals.
  • 47' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 52' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Utrecht and Heracles Almelo are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 57' FC Utrecht are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Heracles Almelo's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 59' Anthony Descotte makes way for Noah Ohio at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Utrecht.
  • 64' Jan Zamburek has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 67' Paxten Aaronson is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the .
  • 69' FC Utrecht make a change. Oscar Fraulo trudges off to be replaced by David Min on 69 minutes.
  • 72' Time for substitution for Heracles Almelo. Jordy Bruijn is replaced by Jizz Hornkamp.
  • 77' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Utrecht and Heracles Almelo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 82' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Utrecht needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 87' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Heracles Almelo player. Ivan Mesik gets a card.
  • 90' Daniel van Kaam gets the nod from Heracles Almelo. He replaces Jan Zamburek and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 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

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Erwin van de Looi

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

2024-11-08 FC Utrecht 1–0 Heracles Almelo 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

FC Utrecht Form

2024-11-08 FC Utrecht 1–0 Heracles Almelo W 2024-11-03 Sparta Rotterdam 1–4 FC Utrecht W 2024-10-27 FC Utrecht 0–2 Feyenoord Rotterdam L 2024-10-20 FC Groningen 0–1 FC Utrecht W 2024-10-05 FC Utrecht 3–2 RKC Waalwijk W 2024-09-29 AZ 1–2 FC Utrecht W

Heracles Almelo Form

2024-11-08 FC Utrecht 1–0 Heracles Almelo L 2024-11-02 Heracles Almelo 2–0 NAC Breda W 2024-10-27 FC Twente '65 5–0 Heracles Almelo L 2024-10-20 Heracles Almelo 3–4 AFC Ajax L 2024-10-06 Go Ahead Eagles 4–1 Heracles Almelo L 2024-09-27 Heracles Almelo 2–1 SC Heerenveen W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.56 FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83 Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 58% + FC Utrecht to win 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Utrecht57% Draw26% Heracles Almelo17%
Actual: FC Utrecht win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.39
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

FC Utrecht or Draw
82%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
43%
FC Utrecht or Heracles Almelo
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Utrecht36% Draw49% Heracles Almelo15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.7%
0 – 0
11.3%
2 – 0
10.8%
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
6.6%
3 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3%
4 – 0
2.2%

Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht

Handicap FC Utrecht covers Push Heracles Almelo covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 16% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 25% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 12% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
44% ✗
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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