Heracles Almelo vs FC Volendam, Eredivisie 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
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Heracles Almelo vs FC Volendam — Eredivisie at Erve Asito.
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Volendam 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee J. van der Laan
4 games this season
🟨 4.8/game
⚽ 16.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | PSV | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Groningen | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 7 | 5 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 7 | 5 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 7 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 7 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | FC Volendam | H | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Apr | AFC Ajax | H | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Apr | SC Heerenveen | A | 1–4 | L |
| 20 Mar | SBV Excelsior | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Mar | AZ | A | 0–4 | L |
| 06 Mar | FC Utrecht | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Heracles Almelo | A | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Apr | FC Twente '65 | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Mar | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Mar | Fortuna Sittard | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | NEC | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. FC Volendam get us underway at Erve Asito.
- 5' FC Volendam fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' Heracles Almelo is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' Kayne van Oevelen is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Heracles Almelo so far.
- 20' 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.
- 25' The travelling FC Volendam supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 35' Bilal Ould-Chikh has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' Heracles Almelo currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 50' Heracles Almelo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Volendam backline.
- 55' Anthony Descotte puts FC Volendam on the lead.
- 58' Lequincio Zeefuik is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sava Cestic at the 58 minute mark.
- 59' Heracles Almelo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Erik Ahlstrand is hanging Tristan van Gilst on the field on 59 minute.
- 61' The crowd applauds Robin van Cruijsen as he leaves the pitch. Brandley Kuwas steps in for FC Volendam.
- 62' What composure from Robert Muhren! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 62' The crowd applauds Henk Veerman as he leaves the pitch. Robert Muhren steps in for FC Volendam.
- 67' Djevencio van der Kust is replacing Mario Engels for the Heracles Almelo side.
- 72' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 74' Another change for FC Volendam made on 74 minute. Bilal Ould-Chikh leaves to be changed by Aurelio Oehlers.
- 79' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Thomas Bruns made 282 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Nordin Bukala. He replaces Gibbo Yah on 82 minute.
- 87' It’s a booking for Heracles Almelo player. Lequincio Zeefuik gets a card.
- Heracles Almelo will have plenty to reflect on. FC Volendam were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Heracles Almelo Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
-
10
Thomas Bruns ↓ Naci Unuvar 67'
- 8
- 70
- 24
- 4
-
6
Sava Cestic ↓ Lequincio Zeefuik 58'
- 32
- 17
- 18
- 19
Bench
- 11
- 13
- 7
-
9
Naci Unuvar ↑ 67'
- 3
-
5
Djevencio van der Kust ↑ 67'
- 2
- 20
- 16
-
25
Lequincio Zeefuik ↑ 58'
- 73
-
14
Erik Ahlstrand ↑ 59'
Coach
Ernest Faber
FC Volendam Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 14
-
9
Henk Veerman ↓ Robert Muhren 62'
- 77
- 99
- 3
- 1
- 5
- 20
-
8
Gibbo Yah ↓ Nordin Bukala 82'
- 40
Bench
-
21
Robert Muhren ↑ 62'
- 2
- 17
- 7
- 27
- 6
-
11
Aurelio Oehlers ↑ 74'
- 25
-
10
Brandley Kuwas ↑ 61'
-
18
Nordin Bukala ↑ 82'
- 16
- 22
Coach
Rick Kruys
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robert Muhren | 2 |
| Emil Hansson | 1 |
| Brian De Keersmaecker | 1 |
| Benaissa Benamar | 1 |
| Jizz Hornkamp | 1 |
| Lequincio Zeefuik | 1 |
| Anthony Descotte | 1 |
Head to Head
Heracles Almelo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.07
Heracles Almelo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
FC Volendam xG
I would bet for:
FC Volendam or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Volendam win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Heracles Almelo or Draw
59%
Draw or FC Volendam
70%
Heracles Almelo or FC Volendam
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
10.9%
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
8.3%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
4.9%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Heracles Almelo
| Handicap | Heracles Almelo covers | Push | FC Volendam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 17% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 22% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
FC Volendam keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.