Heracles Almelo vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Heracles Almelo vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at Erve Asito.
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Referee Luca Cantineau
- Referee Kevin Bodde
- Referee Bas Persoon (Netherlands)
- Referee Martin Beijer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | FC Utrecht | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | AFC Ajax | A | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Jan | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Jan | NEC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Dec | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Dec | FC Groningen | H | 4–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Heracles Almelo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Feb | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Jan | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Jan | AFC Ajax | H | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Dec | Fortuna Sittard | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Utrecht
0-15
1/5
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/7
46-60
5/9
61-75
5/3
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Utrecht
| Artem Stepanov | 5 G | |
| Yoann Cathline | 4 G | 2 A |
| Angel Alarcon | 4 G | 1 A |
| Dani de Wit | 3 G | 1 A |
| Adrian Blake | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Erve Asito. Heracles Almelo are looking to make home advantage count against FC Utrecht.
- 5' The travelling FC Utrecht supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Heracles Almelo needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' Netherlands international Fabian de Keijzer has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Heracles Almelo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 40' Anastasios Douvikas is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Utrecht so far.
- 45' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' Elias Sierra gets the nod from Heracles Almelo. He replaces Lucas Schoofs and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Kaj Sierhuis is a natural forward and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Utrecht tonight.
- 52' A moment of madness from Mark van der Maarel on 52 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Utrecht will be frustrated.
- 57' FC Utrecht is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 60' The FC Utrecht bench stirs into life. Othman Boussaid is withdrawn and Moussa Sylla gets his opportunity.
- 65' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Heracles Almelo and FC Utrecht are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 67' Another change for FC Utrecht made on 67 minute. Anastasios Douvikas leaves to be changed by Sander van de Streek.
- 71' A meaty challenge results in booking for Giacomo Quagliata on 71.
- 72' Bilal Basacikoglu has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 72.
- 77' It’s high time Frank Wormuth made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 82' A goal from the Netherlands international Kaj Sierhuis! He fires home on 82 to make it 1-0!
- 85' Remco Balk is ready to make an impact after coming on for Willem Janssen at the 85 minute mark.
- 88' The supporters are chanting for Emil Hansson. He replaces Bilal Basacikoglu on 88 minute.
- 90' The whistle greets Kaj Sierhuis as he departs to be replaced by Adrian Szoke.
- Full Time. Heracles Almelo beats FC Utrecht
Lineups
Heracles Almelo Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Lucas Schoofs ↓ Elias Sierra 46'
- 23
- 7
- 14
- 1
-
16
Kaj Sierhuis ↓ Adrian Szoke 90'
- 5
- 11
- 13
- 6
- 3
Bench
- 26
- –
-
29
Emil Hansson ↑ 88'
- 28
- –
- 19
- 12
-
17
Adrian Szoke ↑ 90'
- 4
-
8
Elias Sierra ↑ 46'
- 20
- 31
Coach
Frank Wormuth
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 33
- 2
-
14
Willem Janssen ↓ Remco Balk 85'
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↓ Moussa Sylla 60'
-
11
Mimoun Mahi ↓ Bart Ramselaar 60'
- 18
- 9
- 16
- 27
- 35
Bench
-
23
Bart Ramselaar ↑ 60'
- 10
-
22
Sander van de Streek ↑ 67'
- 8
- 21
-
29
Moussa Sylla ↑ 60'
- 32
-
5
Hidde ter Avest ↑ 67'
- 3
-
30
Remco Balk ↑ 85'
- 46
- 61
Coach
Rene Hake
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Simon Gustafson | 5 |
| Rai Vloet | 4 |
| Gyrano Kerk | 3 |
| Sander van de Streek | 2 |
| Jean-Christophe Bahebeck | 2 |
| Victor Jensen | 2 |
| Bart Ramselaar | 2 |
| Willem Janssen | 1 |
Head to Head
Heracles Almelo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.27
Heracles Almelo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
Heracles Almelo or FC Utrecht 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Heracles Almelo win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Heracles Almelo or Draw
70%
Draw or FC Utrecht
59%
Heracles Almelo or FC Utrecht
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
10.9%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Heracles Almelo
| Handicap | Heracles Almelo covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 20% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 19% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.