Feyenoord Rotterdam vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Feyenoord Rotterdam vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at de Kuip.
- Feyenoord Rotterdam 7 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Assistant 1 Dyon Fikkert
- Assistant 2 Charles Schaap
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | PSV | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Groningen | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 7 | 5 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 7 | 5 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 7 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 7 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | PSV | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Feb | Almere City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Feb | AS Roma | A | 3–5 | L |
| 18 Feb | RKC Waalwijk | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | AS Roma | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Mar | Almere City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 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 |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Feyenoord Rotterdam this season
Feyenoord Rotterdam this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Feyenoord Rotterdam
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
6/–
46-60
3/2
61-75
7/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Feyenoord Rotterdam
| Gjivai Zechiel | 5 G | 4 A |
| Anis Moussa | 5 G | 1 A |
| Luciano Valente | 4 G | 1 A |
| Ayase Ueda | 3 G | 1 A |
| Nacho Ferri | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at de Kuip as Feyenoord Rotterdam face off against Heracles Almelo in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Feyenoord Rotterdam and Heracles Almelo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' Feyenoord Rotterdam currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' Feyenoord Rotterdam are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Feyenoord Rotterdam in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past Heracles Almelo's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 28' Yankubah Minteh does the damage! The net is bulging and Feyenoord Rotterdam surge ahead!
- 33' 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.
- 38' The 28-year-old Ramiz Zerrouki has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 41' Santiago Gimenez does the damage! The net is bulging and Feyenoord Rotterdam surge ahead!
- 46' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 46 minutes.
- 51' A change in the Heracles Almelo ranks — Jannes Wieckhoff exits the field as Navajo Bakboord enters on 51.
- 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 61' Mats Wieffer has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 66' Feyenoord Rotterdam have won 638 goals from 326 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 71' Ondrej Lingr is ready to make an impact after coming on for Quinten Timber at the 71 minute mark.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Thomas Bruns. He replaces Jordy Bruijn on 72 minute.
- 73' Magnificent from Igor Paixao! That is 43 goals in 139 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 78' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 79' Feyenoord Rotterdam make a change. Santiago Gimenez trudges off to be replaced by Ayase Ueda on 79 minutes.
- 84' Heracles Almelo ring the changes. Ruben Roosken has done his job and it is now time for Mario Engels to step up.
- 89' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- Heracles Almelo will have plenty to reflect on. Feyenoord Rotterdam were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Feyenoord Rotterdam Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 22
- 4
- 33
- 20
-
6
Ramiz Zerrouki ↓ Antoni Milambo 84'
-
17
Luka Ivanusec ↓ Igor Paixao 71'
-
8
Quinten Timber ↓ Ondrej Lingr 71'
- 3
-
29
Santiago Gimenez ↓ Ayase Ueda 79'
- 5
- 19
Bench
- 31
-
2
Bart Nieuwkoop ↑ 71'
- 15
-
9
Ayase Ueda ↑ 79'
-
32
Ondrej Lingr ↑ 71'
-
14
Igor Paixao ↑ 71'
-
27
Antoni Milambo ↑ 84'
- 25
- 39
Coach
Arne Slot
Heracles Almelo Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 20
-
5
Jordy Bruijn ↓ Thomas Bruns 72'
-
9
Jizz Hornkamp ↓ Mohamed Sankoh 84'
- 21
- 27
- 14
-
12
Ruben Roosken ↓ Mario Engels 84'
- 7
- 3
- 22
Bench
- 18
-
17
Thomas Bruns ↑ 72'
-
8
Mario Engels ↑ 84'
- 15
-
19
Navajo Bakboord ↑ 51'
-
4
Sven Sonnenberg ↑ 71'
- 16
-
44
Mohamed Sankoh ↑ 84'
- 36
- 32
- 34
- 35
Coach
Hendrie Kruzen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sinan Bakis | 4 |
| Santiago Gimenez | 4 |
| Jens Toornstra | 3 |
| Luis Sinisterra | 3 |
| Orkun Kokcu | 2 |
| Reiss Nelson | 2 |
| Calvin Stengs | 2 |
| Steven Berghuis | 2 |
Head to Head
Feyenoord Rotterdam Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.89
Feyenoord Rotterdam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.71
Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for:
Feyenoord Rotterdam to win 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Feyenoord Rotterdam win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Feyenoord Rotterdam or Draw
87%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
35%
Feyenoord Rotterdam or Heracles Almelo
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Feyenoord Rotterdam win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.4%
2 – 0
12.9%
1 – 1
10.7%
0 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 1
4.4%
4 – 0
3.8%
1 – 2
3.4%
2 – 2
3.3%
4 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Feyenoord Rotterdam
| Handicap | Feyenoord Rotterdam covers | Push | Heracles Almelo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 25% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Feyenoord Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

