Go Ahead Eagles vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Go Ahead Eagles vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at De Adelaarshorst.
- Go Ahead Eagles 12 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Assistant 1 Richard Brondijk
- Assistant 2 Maarten Ketting
8 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 19.9 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Heracles Almelo | H | 4–1 | W |
| 29 Sep | FC Groningen | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | AFC Ajax | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Sep | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Sep | PSV | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Aug | RKC Waalwijk | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 1–4 | L |
| 27 Sep | SC Heerenveen | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Sep | NEC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Sep | Almere City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Sep | PEC Zwolle | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Aug | Willem II Tilburg | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Go Ahead Eagles this season
Go Ahead Eagles this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Go Ahead Eagles
0-15
2/5
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/5
46-60
4/4
61-75
7/4
76+
4/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Go Ahead Eagles
| Soren Tengstedt | 9 G | 2 A |
| Stefan Ingi Sigurdarson | 4 G | 1 A |
| Mathis Suray | 3 G | 4 A |
| Victor Edvardsen | 3 G | 2 A |
| Melle Meulensteen | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Go Ahead Eagles to score. At the same time, Heracles Almelo does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Go Ahead Eagles currently sit 9 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Go Ahead Eagles that had 189 games and scored 240 goals.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Go Ahead Eagles and Heracles Almelo are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' Go Ahead Eagles are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Heracles Almelo's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 35' Go Ahead Eagles are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Heracles Almelo backline.
- 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Go Ahead Eagles side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 41' Luka Kulenovic doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 46' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Bobby Adekanye suffering a number of foals already.
- 51' A quiet spell here at De Adelaarshorst. Go Ahead Eagles seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 55' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Gerrit Nauber makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 59' Oliver Edvardsen gets the nod from Go Ahead Eagles. He replaces Oliver Antman and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Paul Simonis will be considering his options from the bench.
- 66' A change in the Heracles Almelo ranks — Shiloh 't Zand exits the field as Jordy Bruijn enters on 66.
- 71' Mario Engels has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 73' Heracles Almelo player sees a card in front of him.
- 74' Mats Deijl has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 74 minutes.
- 77' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Mats Deijl.
- 78' The whistle greets Daniel van Kaam as he departs to be replaced by Juho Talvitie.
- 82' The Go Ahead Eagles manager makes a substitution. Bobby Adekanye departs to be replaced by Robbin Weijenberg.
- 83' That is a card for Heracles Almelo. Jizz Hornkamp will be fuming at that decision.
- 88' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 90' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Victor Edvardsen makes it 3-1.
- 90' Go Ahead Eagles make a change. Victor Edvardsen trudges off to be replaced by Finn Stokkers on 90 minutes.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Go Ahead Eagles 4-1 Heracles Almelo.
Lineups
Go Ahead Eagles Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
-
8
Evert Linthorst ↓ Calvin Twigt 90'
- 4
- 3
- 19
- 2
- 11
- 21
- 16
- 7
- 29
Bench
-
27
Finn Stokkers ↑ 90'
- 22
- 25
- 24
- 26
- 9
-
23
Oliver Edvardsen ↑ 59'
-
6
Calvin Twigt ↑ 90'
-
15
Robbin Weijenberg ↑ 82'
- 33
- 17
Coach
Paul Simonis
Heracles Almelo Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
8
Mario Engels ↓ Jizz Hornkamp 78'
-
26
Daniel van Kaam ↓ Juho Talvitie 78'
- 14
- 24
- 4
- 12
- 1
- 29
- 2
-
10
Shiloh 't Zand ↓ Jordy Bruijn 66'
- 19
Bench
- 17
-
5
Jordy Bruijn ↑ 66'
-
9
Jizz Hornkamp ↑ 78'
- 21
- 30
- 18
- 13
- 3
- 16
- 30
- 22
-
23
Juho Talvitie ↑ 78'
Coach
Erwin van de Looi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mats Deijl | 2 |
| Kaj Sierhuis | 2 |
| Victor Edvardsen | 2 |
| Luka Kulenovic | 2 |
| Luuk Brouwers | 2 |
| Finn Stokkers | 1 |
| Brian De Keersmaecker | 1 |
| Isac Lidberg | 1 |
Head to Head
Go Ahead Eagles Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.03
Go Ahead Eagles xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 59% + Go Ahead Eagles to win 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Go Ahead Eagles win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Go Ahead Eagles or Draw
81%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
41%
Go Ahead Eagles or Heracles Almelo
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Heracles Almelo win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.2%
1 – 0
8.6%
3 – 1
6.4%
0 – 0
6.2%
3 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
3.5%
4 – 1
Actual
Asian Handicap — Go Ahead Eagles
| Handicap | Go Ahead Eagles covers | Push | Heracles Almelo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 18% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 22% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Go Ahead Eagles keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

