Heracles Almelo vs NEC, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Heracles Almelo vs NEC — Eredivisie at Erve Asito.
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- NEC 12 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Erwin Blank
- Assistant 1 Cristian Dobre
- Assistant 1 Frans Ozinga (Netherlands)
- Assistant 2 Martijn Beijer (Netherlands)
6 games this season
🟨 3.2/game
⚽ 16.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | NEC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Aug | AFC Ajax | A | 1–4 | L |
| 15 May | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–3 | L |
| 11 May | RKC Waalwijk | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 May | Willem II Tilburg | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Apr | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | Heracles Almelo | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Aug | SBV Excelsior | H | 3–4 | L |
| 28 May | Fortuna Sittard | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 May | AZ | H | 0–3 | L |
| 12 May | FC Twente '65 | A | 0–4 | L |
| 06 May | SC Heerenveen | H | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
NEC this season
NEC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
NEC
0-15
3/4
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/3
46-60
4/4
61-75
3/5
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
NEC
| Tjaronn Chery | 4 G | 2 A |
| Kaj Sierhuis | 2 G | |
| Adam Tahauia | 2 G | |
| Bryan Linssen | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Erve Asito as Heracles Almelo face off against NEC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' It looks surprising NEC does not make any changes. Bram Nuytinck has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Heracles Almelo is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' Jetro Willems is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for NEC so far.
- 20' With 1 assists to his name this season, Dirk Proper is clearly more than just a goal scorer for NEC.
- 24' What a moment for Koki Ogawa! That strike on 24 puts his side firmly in control.
- 28' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Youri Baas.
- 29' A meaty challenge results in booking for Youri Baas on 29.
- 32' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Thomas Bruns on 32 minutes.
- 37' NEC is showing some good football. However, NEC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 42' Heracles Almelo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined NEC backline.
- 46' Sven Sonnenberg makes way for Stijn Bultman at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Heracles Almelo.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' The Heracles Almelo bench stirs into life. Thomas Bruns is withdrawn and Bryan Limbombe gets his opportunity.
- 61' Emil Hansson has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 61 minutes.
- 65' Mees Hoedemakers is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sontje Hansen at the 65 minute mark.
- 70' The travelling NEC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 74' Magnificent from Anas Ouahim! That is 3 goals in 53 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 79' A change in the NEC ranks — Lars Olden Larsen exits the field as Pedro Marques enters on 79.
- 84' Heracles Almelo are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Sem Scheperman. He replaces Anas Ouahim on 85 minute.
- 90' Poor challenge from Mario Engels. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 2-1 the final result. NEC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Heracles Almelo Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
17
Thomas Bruns ↓ Bryan Limbombe 56'
- 1
- 8
- 21
- 15
-
29
Emil Hansson ↓ Ruben Roosken 85'
- 14
-
10
Anas Ouahim ↓ Sem Scheperman 85'
- 19
-
4
Sven Sonnenberg ↓ Stijn Bultman 46'
- 24
Bench
- 18
- 2
- 28
-
12
Ruben Roosken ↑ 85'
- 16
-
7
Bryan Limbombe ↑ 56'
- 6
-
32
Sem Scheperman ↑ 85'
- 39
-
9
Antonio Satriano ↑ 56'
-
35
Stijn Bultman ↑ 46'
- 30
Coach
John Lammers
NEC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 20
- 24
- 1
- 17
- 18
- 28
- 71
- 10
- 8
- 5
- 14
Bench
-
6
Mees Hoedemakers ↑ 65'
- 11
-
9
Pedro Marques ↑ 79'
- 22
- 31
-
2
Brayann Pereira ↑ 65'
- 32
- 4
- 30
- 33
Coach
Rogier Meijer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Koki Ogawa | 4 |
| Ali Akman | 2 |
| Emil Hansson | 1 |
| Anas Ouahim | 1 |
| Jizz Hornkamp | 1 |
| Tjaronn Chery | 1 |
| Mario Engels | 1 |
| Luka Kulenovic | 1 |
Head to Head
Heracles Almelo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.36
Heracles Almelo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
NEC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Heracles Almelo win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Heracles Almelo or Draw
74%
Draw or NEC
54%
Heracles Almelo or NEC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: NEC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
11.2%
1 – 0
11.1%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
8%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Heracles Almelo
| Handicap | Heracles Almelo covers | Push | NEC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 22% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
NEC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.