NEC vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
NEC vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at Stadion De Goffert.
- NEC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
- Referee Joey Kooij
- Referee Patrick Inia
- Referee Thomas Krijt
- Referee Mark Janssen (Netherlands)
- Referee Robin Vereijken
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan | Heracles Almelo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Dec | Willem II Tilburg | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Dec | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | PSV | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Nov | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan | NEC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Dec | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Dec | FC Groningen | H | 4–2 | W |
| 12 Dec | SBV Vitesse | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Dec | SC Heerenveen | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Dec | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and NEC launch into their encounter with Heracles Almelo.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Janis Blaswich, as he is very good at scoring at Stadion De Goffert with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' NEC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' Another change for NEC made on 20 minute. Jordy Bruijn leaves to be changed by Ali Akman.
- 25' Heracles Almelo come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Heracles Almelo that had 233 games and scored 284 goals.
- 45' The referee shows NEC player a Yellow card on 45.
- 50' 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.
- 55' NEC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 60' Mats Knoester has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 65' Sinan Bakis makes way for Rai Vloet at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Heracles Almelo.
- 66' The Heracles Almelo manager makes a substitution. Bilal Basacikoglu departs to be replaced by Delano Burgzorg.
- 71' Heracles Almelo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 76' Over 76 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 81' Giacomo Quagliata was booked on 81.
- 82' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Giacomo Quagliata.
- 85' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Mats Knoester.
- 90' Cas Odenthal has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
NEC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 1
- 24
-
6
Jordy Bruijn ↓ Ali Akman 20'
- 28
- 7
- 26
- 71
- 5
- 4
- 11
Bench
-
9
Ali Akman ↑ 20'
- 14
- 27
- 15
- 17
- –
- 2
Coach
Rogier Meijer
Heracles Almelo Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 23
- 7
- 14
- 1
- 11
-
9
Sinan Bakis ↓ Rai Vloet 65'
- 13
- 6
- 4
- 3
Bench
- 34
- 25
- 26
-
10
Rai Vloet ↑ 65'
-
37
Delano Burgzorg ↑ 65'
- 30
- 19
- 12
- 17
- 8
- 22
Coach
Frank Wormuth
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Koki Ogawa | 4 |
| Ali Akman | 2 |
| Sontje Hansen | 1 |
| Basar Onal | 1 |
| Emil Hansson | 1 |
| Anas Ouahim | 1 |
| Jizz Hornkamp | 1 |
| Tjaronn Chery | 1 |
NEC Form
Heracles Almelo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.04
NEC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82
Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for:
NEC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.86
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 3.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
NEC or Draw
74%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
58%
NEC or Heracles Almelo
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
14.8%
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 1
11.4%
2 – 0
8%
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
2.9%
3 – 0
2.7%
3 – 1
2.4%
1 – 3
1.5%
Asian Handicap — NEC
| Handicap | NEC covers | Push | Heracles Almelo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 23% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 18% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
NEC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.