Heracles Almelo vs AZ, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Heracles Almelo vs AZ — Eredivisie at Erve Asito.
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AZ 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk
- Referee Dave Goossens
- Referee Joost van Zuilen
- Referee Johan Balder
- Referee Siemen Mulder
- Referee
7 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 4.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | AZ | H | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Aug | NEC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Aug | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Aug | PSV | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 May | AZ | A | 0–5 | L |
| 13 May | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Heracles Almelo | A | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Sep | PSV | H | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Aug | SC Heerenveen | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Aug | Celtic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | Celtic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Aug | RKC Waalwijk | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Heracles Almelo vs AZ — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. AZ needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' AZ is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 19' Magnificent from Albert Gudmundsson! That is 9 goals in 300 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 24' The 26-year-old Ruben Roosken has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 29' AZ seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 34' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 39' Rai Vloet has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 7 cards already picked up this season.
- 44' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jordy Clasie on 44.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Jordy Clasie argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 46' A tactical swap from Heracles Almelo — Giacomo Quagliata on, Ruben Roosken off on 46 minutes.
- 46' A goal from the Netherlands international Kaj Sierhuis! He fires home on 45 to make it 1-1!
- 47' It is a substitution in Heracles Almelo team. Mohamed Amissi is replaced by Bilal Basacikoglu on 47 minute.
- 49' Rai Vloet picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 50' Giacomo Quagliata was booked on 50.
- 55' Mats Knoester has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 60' 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.
- 62' The whistle greets Aslak Fonn Witry as he departs to be replaced by Yukinari Sugawara.
- 67' AZ fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 69' Ernest Poku gets the nod from AZ. He replaces Vangelis Pavlidis and will look to change the dynamic.
- 72' What a strike from Delano Burgzorg! The score is 2-1.
- 73' Delano Burgzorg doubles the advantage! 3-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 75' Kaj Sierhuis makes way for Ismail Azzaoui at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Heracles Almelo.
- 80' Lucas Schoofs is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for AZ tonight.
- 85' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 86' Time for substitution for AZ. Albert Gudmundsson is replaced by Sam Beukema.
- 89' Tijani Reijnders does the damage! The net is bulging and AZ surge ahead!
- 90' Fredrik Midtsjo was booked on 90.
- 90' What a moment for Tijani Reijnders! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
- Another three points for Heracles Almelo.
Lineups
Heracles Almelo Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 14
- 1
-
16
Kaj Sierhuis ↓ Ismail Azzaoui 75'
- 10
- 5
- 11
- 30
- 13
- 6
- 12
Bench
-
15
Lucas Schoofs ↑ 86'
- 34
-
7
Bilal Basacikoglu ↑ 46'
- 26
-
18
Ismail Azzaoui ↑ 75'
-
37
Delano Burgzorg ↑ 46'
- 19
- 17
- 8
- 27
-
3
Giacomo Quagliata ↑ 46'
- 22
Coach
Frank Wormuth
AZ Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 6
- 4
- 22
- 10
- 20
-
9
Vangelis Pavlidis ↓ Ernest Poku 69'
- 1
- 11
- 28
- 15
Bench
- 3
-
31
Sam Beukema ↑ 86'
- 12
-
2
Yukinari Sugawara ↑ 62'
-
7
Zakaria Aboukhlal ↑ 46'
- 23
- 18
- 25
- 14
- 19
-
24
Tijani Reijnders ↑ 86'
-
21
Ernest Poku ↑ 69'
Coach
Pascal Jansen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Myron Boadu | 4 |
| Tijani Reijnders | 3 |
| Jizz Hornkamp | 3 |
| Calvin Stengs | 2 |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 2 |
| Teun Koopmeiners | 2 |
| Jesper Karlsson | 2 |
| Delano Burgzorg | 2 |
Head to Head
Heracles Almelo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.34
Heracles Almelo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
AZ xG
I would bet for:
Heracles Almelo or AZ 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Heracles Almelo win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Heracles Almelo or Draw
63%
Draw or AZ
64%
Heracles Almelo or AZ
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
8.6%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Heracles Almelo
| Handicap | Heracles Almelo covers | Push | AZ covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
AZ keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.