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Heracles Almelo vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2021-22
Heracles Almelo
1 – 0
Full Time
FC Utrecht
Fri 11 Feb 2022 · 19:00 UTC Erve Asito HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 52' Mark van der Maarel
Giacomo Quagliata 71' Y
Bilal Basacikoglu 72' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Heracles Almelo vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at Erve Asito.

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 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

2
2
11
Heracles Almelo 15 games · Avg 2.7 goals FC Utrecht
Last 5 meetings
2022-02-11 Heracles Almelo 1–0 FC Utrecht 2021-11-28 FC Utrecht 1–0 Heracles Almelo 2021-01-16 FC Utrecht 2–0 Heracles Almelo 2020-11-01 Heracles Almelo 4–1 FC Utrecht 2019-12-15 Heracles Almelo 1–3 FC Utrecht

Recent Form

Heracles Almelo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
FC Utrecht
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
47% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. FC Utrecht kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Heracles Almelo currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at Erve Asito. FC Utrecht seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 20' Heracles Almelo are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
  • 40' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 45' Janis Blaswich is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Utrecht so far.
  • 46' Elias Sierra has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lucas Schoofs on 46 minute.
  • 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Heracles Almelo and FC Utrecht are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 52' It’s a booking for FC Utrecht player. Mark van der Maarel gets a Yellow card.
  • 57' Supporters expect more eagerness from Adam Maher, as he is very good at scoring at Erve Asito with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 60' The FC Utrecht bench stirs into life. Othman Boussaid is withdrawn and Moussa Sylla gets his opportunity.
  • 65' It looks surprising FC Utrecht does not make any changes. Henk Veerman has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 67' The supporters are chanting for Sander van de Streek. He replaces Anastasios Douvikas on 67 minute.
  • 71' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Giacomo Quagliata.
  • 72' Bilal Basacikoglu picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 77' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Heracles Almelo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 82' Magnificent from Kaj Sierhuis! That is 31 goals in 480 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 85' The FC Utrecht manager makes a substitution. Willem Janssen departs to be replaced by Remco Balk.
  • 88' Bilal Basacikoglu makes way for Emil Hansson at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Heracles Almelo.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Adrian Szoke. He replaces Kaj Sierhuis on 90 minute.
  • FC Utrecht will have plenty to reflect on. Heracles Almelo were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Heracles Almelo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Frank Wormuth

FC Utrecht Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rene Hake

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Simon Gustafson 5
Rai Vloet 4
Gyrano Kerk 3
Sander van de Streek 2
Jean-Christophe Bahebeck 2
Victor Jensen 2
Bart Ramselaar 2
Adrian Dalmau 1

Head to Head

2022-02-11 Heracles Almelo 1–0 FC Utrecht 2021-11-28 FC Utrecht 1–0 Heracles Almelo 2021-01-16 FC Utrecht 2–0 Heracles Almelo 2020-11-01 Heracles Almelo 4–1 FC Utrecht 2019-12-15 Heracles Almelo 1–3 FC Utrecht

Heracles Almelo Form

2022-02-11 Heracles Almelo 1–0 FC Utrecht W 2022-02-06 AFC Ajax 3–0 Heracles Almelo L 2022-01-23 Heracles Almelo 1–1 Go Ahead Eagles D 2022-01-15 NEC 0–0 Heracles Almelo D 2021-12-22 Heracles Almelo 1–1 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden D 2021-12-18 Heracles Almelo 4–2 FC Groningen W

FC Utrecht Form

2022-02-11 Heracles Almelo 1–0 FC Utrecht L 2022-02-05 FC Utrecht 3–2 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden W 2022-01-23 Sparta Rotterdam 0–3 FC Utrecht W 2022-01-16 FC Utrecht 0–3 AFC Ajax L 2021-12-22 FC Utrecht 1–1 FC Twente '65 D 2021-12-18 Fortuna Sittard 2–2 FC Utrecht D

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

✓ Correct
Heracles Almelo41% Draw29% FC Utrecht30%
Actual: Heracles Almelo win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
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

✓ Correct
Heracles Almelo27% Draw50% FC Utrecht23%
Actual: 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.