Heracles Almelo vs AZ, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Heracles Almelo vs AZ — Eredivisie at Erve Asito.
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AZ 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Assistant 1 Patrick Inia
- Assistant 2 Dyon Fikkert
4 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 2.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | AZ | H | 5–0 | W |
| 31 Mar | FC Twente '65 | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Mar | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 2–0 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | Heracles Almelo | A | 0–5 | L |
| 30 Mar | SBV Vitesse | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Mar | FC Volendam | A | 4–0 | W |
| 10 Mar | SBV Excelsior | H | 4–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Feb | AFC Ajax | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
AZ this season
AZ this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
AZ
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Erve Asito. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Heracles Almelo and AZ.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Mees De Wit is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Heracles Almelo.
- 15' It’s a booking for Heracles Almelo player. Brian De Keersmaecker gets a card.
- 19' Brian De Keersmaecker has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 19 minutes.
- 24' 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.
- 29' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 34' The referee has no hesitation. Justin Hoogma is booked for Heracles Almelo — card on 34.
- 38' What a moment for Jizz Hornkamp! That strike on 38 puts his side firmly in control.
- 40' Against the run of play, Jizz Hornkamp has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 45' It’s a booking for AZ player. Kristijan Belic gets a card.
- 46' Fresh legs for AZ! Ruben van Bommel comes on to replace Wouter Goes.
- 51' Heracles Almelo are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' A quiet spell here at Erve Asito. AZ seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 61' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 64' Alexandre Penetra is replacing Riechedly Bazoer for the AZ side.
- 65' Mario Engels is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sem Scheperman at the 65 minute mark.
- 70' AZ is showing some good football. However, AZ are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 75' Heracles Almelo 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.
- 80' The energy levels are beginning to show. Hendrie Kruzen might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 82' Fresh legs for Heracles Almelo! Kelvin Leerdam comes on to replace Bryan Limbombe.
- 87' Justin Hoogma needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 2 Red cards this season.
- 88' Jizz Hornkamp makes way for Mohamed Sankoh at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Heracles Almelo.
- 90' Mohamed Sankoh has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 90 minutes.
- Game over. The scoreline of 5-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Heracles Almelo Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 18
- 1
-
20
Ajdin Hrustic ↓ Jordy Bruijn 82'
-
9
Jizz Hornkamp ↓ Mohamed Sankoh 88'
- 21
- 14
- 19
- 4
-
7
Bryan Limbombe ↓ Kelvin Leerdam 82'
- 22
-
32
Sem Scheperman ↓ Mario Engels 65'
Bench
-
8
Mario Engels ↑ 65'
-
5
Jordy Bruijn ↑ 82'
- 15
-
27
Kelvin Leerdam ↑ 82'
-
12
Ruben Roosken ↑ 82'
- 16
-
44
Mohamed Sankoh ↑ 88'
- 36
- 39
Coach
Hendrie Kruzen
AZ Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 10
- 8
- 25
- 9
- 2
- 16
- 19
-
3
Wouter Goes ↓ Ruben van Bommel 46'
-
18
David Wolfe ↓ Mees De Wit 64'
-
14
Kristijan Belic ↓ Jayden Addai 46'
Bench
- 12
- 11
- 6
-
34
Mees De Wit ↑ 64'
-
5
Alexandre Penetra ↑ 64'
-
21
Ernest Poku ↑ 82'
- 30
- 22
- 20
-
15
Ruben van Bommel ↑ 46'
- 44
-
17
Jayden Addai ↑ 46'
Coach
Maarten Martens
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Myron Boadu | 4 |
| Jizz Hornkamp | 3 |
| Tijani Reijnders | 3 |
| Teun Koopmeiners | 2 |
| Jesper Karlsson | 2 |
| Delano Burgzorg | 2 |
| Calvin Stengs | 2 |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 2 |
Head to Head
Heracles Almelo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.97
Heracles Almelo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
AZ xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Heracles Almelo win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.22
Actual: No — clean sheet
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
Heracles Almelo or Draw
76%
Draw or AZ
49%
Heracles Almelo or AZ
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Heracles Almelo win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–0 not predicted5 – 0Actual
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 0
5.6%
3 – 0
4.9%
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Heracles Almelo
| Handicap | Heracles Almelo covers | Push | AZ covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 16% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 21% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
AZ keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.