NAC Breda vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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NAC Breda vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at Rat Verlegh Stadion.
- NAC Breda 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Assistant 1 Maarten Ketting
- Assistant 2 Rob van de Ven
3 games this season
🟨 1.7/game
⚽ 5.3 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Jan | PSV | A | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Jan | FC Twente '65 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Jan | SC Heerenveen | H | 2–4 | L |
| 21 Dec | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | AZ | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan | NAC Breda | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jan | FC Groningen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Jan | FC Utrecht | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Jan | Almere City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Dec | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 2–5 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for NAC Breda to score. At the same time, Heracles Almelo does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 4' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Elias Mar Omarsson makes it 1-0.
- 9' 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.
- 10' Another substitution for NAC Breda to replace Boy Kemper by Terence Kongolo on 10 minute.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both NAC Breda and Heracles Almelo are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' A quiet spell here at Rat Verlegh Stadion. NAC Breda seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 25' NAC Breda are deployed in a 4-1-2-1-2 today, looking to exploit space against Heracles Almelo's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 30' NAC Breda are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' It looks like no one’s ball. NAC Breda is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 40' Jizz Hornkamp has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 45' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 45 minutes.
- 50' Heracles Almelo is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 54' Juho Talvitie is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 59' named a 4-1-2-1-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 62' A tactical swap from Heracles Almelo — Shiloh 't Zand on, Thomas Bruns off on 62 minutes.
- 64' The NAC Breda manager makes a substitution. Adam Kaied departs to be replaced by Clint Leemans.
- 69' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Erwin van de Looi will be considering his options from the bench.
- 71' NAC Breda receives a card for a hard tackle on 71.
- 72' Fresh legs for Heracles Almelo! Bryan Limbombe comes on to replace Suf Podgoreanu.
- 77' Max Balard has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 208 appearances.
- 82' Another change for NAC Breda made on 82 minute. Leo Sauer leaves to be changed by Roy Kuijpers.
- 87' It looks surprising Heracles Almelo does not make any changes. Adam Kaied has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
NAC Breda Lineups
4-1-2-1-2Starting XI
- 29
- 10
- 44
- 99
- 12
- 5
- 39
-
4
Boy Kemper ↓ Terence Kongolo 10'
-
77
Leo Sauer ↓ Roy Kuijpers 82'
-
14
Adam Kaied ↓ Clint Leemans 64'
- 16
Bench
-
23
Terence Kongolo ↑ 10'
- 15
- 2
- 31
-
8
Clint Leemans ↑ 64'
-
20
Fredrik Jensen ↑ 82'
- 9
- 1
- 6
-
17
Roy Kuijpers ↑ 82'
- 19
Coach
Carl Hoefkens
Heracles Almelo Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
17
Thomas Bruns ↓ Shiloh 't Zand 62'
- 26
-
9
Jizz Hornkamp ↓ Luka Kulenovic 62'
- 13
- 24
- 4
- 1
-
29
Suf Podgoreanu ↓ Bryan Limbombe 72'
- 3
- 39
- 23
Bench
- 5
- 21
- 30
- 18
-
7
Bryan Limbombe ↑ 72'
- 2
- 16
- 20
- 22
-
10
Shiloh 't Zand ↑ 62'
-
19
Luka Kulenovic ↑ 62'
Coach
Erwin van de Looi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brian De Keersmaecker | 2 |
| Brandley Kuwas | 1 |
| Mitchell te Vrede | 1 |
| Luka Ilic | 1 |
| Kristoffer Peterson | 1 |
| Juho Talvitie | 1 |
| Elias Mar Omarsson | 1 |
Head to Head
NAC Breda Form
Heracles Almelo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.29
NAC Breda xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for:
NAC Breda or Heracles Almelo 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.61
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
NAC Breda or Draw
65%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
64%
NAC Breda or Heracles Almelo
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: NAC Breda win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9.4%
0 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — NAC Breda
| Handicap | NAC Breda covers | Push | Heracles Almelo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
NAC Breda keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.