Heracles Almelo vs SC Heerenveen, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Heracles Almelo vs SC Heerenveen — Eredivisie at Erve Asito.
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- SC Heerenveen 12 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Erwin Blank
- Assistant 1 Marco Ribbink
- Assistant 2 Joris Westhof (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep | SC Heerenveen | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Sep | NEC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Sep | Almere City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Sep | PEC Zwolle | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Aug | Willem II Tilburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Aug | PSV | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep | Heracles Almelo | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Sep | FC Groningen | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Sep | FC Twente '65 | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | AZ | A | 1–9 | L |
| 31 Aug | NAC Breda | H | 4–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | FC Utrecht | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
42%
Clean Sheets
SC Heerenveen this season
SC Heerenveen this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
SC Heerenveen
0-15
1/1
16-30
4/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
5/2
61-75
5/5
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
SC Heerenveen
| Jacob Trenskow | 6 G | 3 A |
| Ringo Meerveld | 5 G | 1 A |
| Luca Oyen | 2 G | 1 A |
| Maxence Rivera | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Erve Asito as Heracles Almelo face off against SC Heerenveen in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Heracles Almelo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' It’s gonna be a card for Oliver Braude.
- 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' Damon Mirani has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 25 minutes.
- 30' Ivan Mesik has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 12 cards already picked up this season.
- 32' The referee calls foul for Suf Podgoreanu. He receives a card.
- 37' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 42' Heracles Almelo are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against SC Heerenveen's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 46' It is a substitution in SC Heerenveen team. Amara Conde is replaced by Espen van Ee on 46 minute.
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 56' Levi Smans is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for SC Heerenveen so far.
- 57' Heracles Almelo make a change. Suf Podgoreanu trudges off to be replaced by Juho Talvitie on 57 minutes.
- 59' Dimitris Rallis does the damage! The net is bulging and SC Heerenveen surge ahead!
- 60' Denzel Hall is ready to make an impact after coming on for Oliver Braude at the 60 minute mark.
- 65' With 0 assists to his name this season, Mats Kohlert is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Heracles Almelo.
- 69' It is a substitution in SC Heerenveen team. Nikolai Hopland is replaced by Sam Kersten on 69 minute.
- 71' Dimitris Rallis makes way for Daniel Karlsbakk at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from SC Heerenveen.
- 72' It is a substitution in Heracles Almelo team. Luka Kulenovic is replaced by Jizz Hornkamp on 72 minute.
- 75' Poor challenge from Ruben Roosken. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 80' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SC Heerenveen needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 85' The 33-year-old Mario Engels has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 87' Mario Engels puts Heracles Almelo on the lead.
- 90' The referee shows SC Heerenveen player a card on 90.
- 90' Justin Hoogma is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mario Engels at the 90 minute mark.
- It finishes all square. Heracles Almelo and SC Heerenveen share the spoils 2-1.
Lineups
Heracles Almelo Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
8
Mario Engels ↓ Justin Hoogma 90'
- 26
- 14
- 24
- 4
- 12
- 1
-
29
Suf Podgoreanu ↓ Juho Talvitie 57'
- 2
-
10
Shiloh 't Zand ↓ Thomas Bruns 72'
-
19
Luka Kulenovic ↓ Jizz Hornkamp 72'
Bench
-
17
Thomas Bruns ↑ 72'
- 5
-
9
Jizz Hornkamp ↑ 72'
-
21
Justin Hoogma ↑ 90'
- 30
- 18
- 3
- 16
- 22
-
23
Juho Talvitie ↑ 57'
Coach
Erwin van de Looi
SC Heerenveen Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 13
- 11
-
6
Amara Conde ↓ Espen van Ee 46'
- 5
- 8
- 10
-
19
Simon Olsson ↓ Levi Smans 60'
-
45
Oliver Braude ↓ Denzel Hall 60'
- 20
- 26
-
17
Nikolai Hopland ↓ Sam Kersten 69'
Bench
- 44
-
4
Sam Kersten ↑ 69'
- 7
-
2
Denzel Hall ↑ 60'
-
14
Levi Smans ↑ 60'
- 15
- 22
-
9
Daniel Karlsbakk ↑ 71'
-
21
Espen van Ee ↑ 46'
- 27
- 39
Coach
Robin van Persie
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joey Veerman | 3 |
| Sam Lammers | 3 |
| Sam Lammers | 2 |
| Mario Engels | 2 |
| Delano Burgzorg | 2 |
| Kristoffer Peterson | 2 |
| Adrian Dalmau | 2 |
| Kristoffer Peterson | 2 |
Head to Head
Heracles Almelo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.52
Heracles Almelo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
SC Heerenveen xG
I would bet for:
Heracles Almelo or SC Heerenveen 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Heracles Almelo win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.69
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Heracles Almelo or Draw
72%
Draw or SC Heerenveen
55%
Heracles Almelo or SC Heerenveen
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Heracles Almelo win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.7%
2 – 0
7.7%
0 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Heracles Almelo
| Handicap | Heracles Almelo covers | Push | SC Heerenveen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 21% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
SC Heerenveen keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

