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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)
7 games this season 🟨 2.1/game ⚽ 8.6 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 PSV 12 26
2 Feyenoord Rotterdam 12 25
3 AFC Ajax 12 25
4 FC Twente '65 12 24
5 AZ 12 23
6 SC Heerenveen 12 21
7 Fortuna Sittard 12 20
8 Go Ahead Eagles 12 17
9 FC Groningen 12 15
10 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 12 15
11 NEC 12 14
12 Sparta Rotterdam 12 12
13 PEC Zwolle 12 12
14 FC Utrecht 12 12
15 SBV Excelsior 12 11
16 Telstar 1963 12 10
17 ADO Den Haag 12 9
18 Willem II Tilburg 12 3

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
1/5
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/7
46-60
5/9
61-75
5/3
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

FC Utrecht
Artem Stepanov 5 G
Yoann Cathline 4 G 2 A
Angel Alarcon 4 G 1 A
Dani de Wit 3 G 1 A
Adrian Blake 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Stadion Galgenwaard as FC Utrecht face off against Heracles Almelo in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' FC Utrecht is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 15' Yoann Cathline has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 3 goals to his name this season.
  • 17' A change in the FC Utrecht ranks — Mike van der Hoorn exits the field as Matisse Didden enters on 17.
  • 22' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 27' Heracles Almelo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 32' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 37' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 42' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 47' Shiloh 't Zand, a Netherlands midfielder, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 52' It looks surprising FC Utrecht does not make any changes. Vassilis Barkas has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 57' Souffian El Karouani has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 59' The FC Utrecht manager makes a substitution. Anthony Descotte departs to be replaced by Noah Ohio.
  • 64' With 0 assists to his name this season, Luka Kulenovic is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Utrecht.
  • 67' FC Utrecht is taking the lead after the goal scored by Paxten Aaronson on 67.
  • 69' David Min is ready to make an impact after coming on for Oscar Fraulo at the 69 minute mark.
  • 72' Jizz Hornkamp has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jordy Bruijn on 72 minute.
  • 77' Heracles Almelo come into this ranked 12 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 82' The 23-year-old Anthony Descotte has been sensational this season — 5 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 87' Heracles Almelo is showing some good football. However, Heracles Almelo are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 90' That is a card for Heracles Almelo. Ivan Mesik will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Daniel van Kaam. He replaces Jan Zamburek on 90 minute.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — FC Utrecht 1-0 Heracles Almelo.

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
Sander van de Streek 2
Jean-Christophe Bahebeck 2
Victor Jensen 2
Bart Ramselaar 2
Silvester van der Water 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.