FC Volendam vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Volendam vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at Kras Stadion.
- FC Volendam 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ingmar Oostrom
- Assistant 1 Martijn Beijer (Netherlands)
- Assistant 2 Joey Waleveld (Netherlands)
4 games this season
🟨 3.8/game
⚽ 12.3 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | Heracles Almelo | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Sep | Fortuna Sittard | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Sep | FC Twente '65 | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Aug | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 1–4 | L |
| 11 Aug | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 May | SBV Excelsior | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | FC Volendam | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Sep | FC Utrecht | H | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Sep | SBV Excelsior | H | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | NEC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Aug | AFC Ajax | A | 1–4 | L |
| 15 May | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! FC Volendam welcome Heracles Almelo for this crunch clash at Kras Stadion.
- 5' Mohamed Sankoh needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Volendam is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Kras Stadion. FC Volendam seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Volendam in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Heracles Almelo's compact 4-1-2-3.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 31' Controversy at the stadium! Garang Kuol argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 36' Heracles Almelo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 41' Abdenego Nankishi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Brian De Keersmaecker on 45.
- 50' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joey Antonioli is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Volendam.
- 51' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Brian De Keersmaecker makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 56' 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.
- 57' What a moment for Emil Hansson! That strike on 57 puts his side firmly in control.
- 58' A goal from the Sweden international Emil Hansson! He fires home on 58 to make it 0-3!
- 63' Thomas Bruns, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 64' A change in the FC Volendam ranks — Joey Antonioli exits the field as Lequincio Zeefuik enters on 64.
- 69' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 71' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Benaissa Benamar makes it 1-3.
- 72' A tactical swap from FC Volendam — Zach Booth on, Garang Kuol off on 72 minutes.
- 73' A tactical swap from Heracles Almelo — Mario Engels on, Mohamed Sankoh off on 73 minutes.
- 74' Another change for Heracles Almelo made on 74 minute. Bryan Limbombe leaves to be changed by Abdenego Nankishi.
- 79' Supporters expect more eagerness from Justin Hoogma, as he is very good at scoring at Kras Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 83' Heracles Almelo make a change. Anas Ouahim trudges off to be replaced by Sem Scheperman on 83 minutes.
- 87' Robert Muhren doubles the advantage! 2-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 90' Darius Johnson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Bilal Ould-Chikh on 90 minute.
- The final score is 2-2.
Lineups
FC Volendam Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 21
- 28
- 4
- 11
- 6
- 1
- 3
- 17
- 37
- 36
-
14
Garang Kuol ↓ Zach Booth 72'
Bench
-
38
Darius Johnson ↑ 90'
- 34
- 22
- 16
-
25
Lequincio Zeefuik ↑ 64'
- 24
- 20
- 18
- 29
- 23
- 35
-
7
Zach Booth ↑ 72'
Coach
Matthias Kohler
Heracles Almelo Lineups
4-1-2-3Starting XI
-
17
Thomas Bruns ↓ Sven Sonnenberg 83'
- 1
- 21
- 15
- 29
- 14
-
10
Anas Ouahim ↓ Sem Scheperman 83'
- 19
- 7
-
44
Mohamed Sankoh ↓ Mario Engels 73'
- 35
Bench
- 18
-
8
Mario Engels ↑ 73'
- 28
- 12
-
4
Sven Sonnenberg ↑ 83'
- 16
- 3
- 6
-
24
Abdenego Nankishi ↑ 74'
-
32
Sem Scheperman ↑ 83'
- 9
- 30
Coach
John Lammers
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robert Muhren | 2 |
| Benaissa Benamar | 1 |
| Jizz Hornkamp | 1 |
| Lequincio Zeefuik | 1 |
| Anthony Descotte | 1 |
| Emil Hansson | 1 |
| Brian De Keersmaecker | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Volendam Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71
FC Volendam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51
Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for:
FC Volendam or Heracles Almelo 74% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.22
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
FC Volendam or Draw
68%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
58%
FC Volendam or Heracles Almelo
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 0
5.6%
0 – 1
5.3%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — FC Volendam
| Handicap | FC Volendam covers | Push | Heracles Almelo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 19% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 17% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
FC Volendam keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

