NEC vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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NEC vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at Stadion De Goffert.
- NEC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jochem Kamphuis
- Assistant 1 Yorick Weterings
- Assistant 2 Frans Ozinga (Netherlands)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | PSV | A | 0–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | Fortuna Sittard | A | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | PEC Zwolle | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | AZ | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Aug | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 Aug | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 0–0 | D |
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
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. NEC get us underway at Stadion De Goffert.
- 3' Against the run of play, Mario Engels has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 8' Both keepers have barely been tested. NEC and Heracles Almelo are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 12' Ivan Mesik has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 12.
- 13' Luka Kulenovic doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 18' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 23' Heracles Almelo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' A meaty challenge results in booking for Bram Nuytinck on 25.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 34' Controversy at the stadium! Ruben Roosken argues furiously but the card stands.
- 39' Heracles Almelo seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 44' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 45' A stunning finish from Koki Ogawa — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 46' Lorenzo Milani has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ruben Roosken on 46 minute.
- 51' 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.
- 56' It’s high time Erwin van de Looi made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 59' That is a card for NEC. Ivan Marquez will be fuming at that decision.
- 61' A meaty challenge results in booking for Daniel van Kaam on 61.
- 66' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 68' Kento Shiogai has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sontje Hansen on 68 minute.
- 70' Heracles Almelo make a change. Suf Podgoreanu trudges off to be replaced by Juho Talvitie on 70 minutes.
- 75' NEC currently sit 9 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 76' Luka Kulenovic makes way for Jizz Hornkamp at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Heracles Almelo.
- 78' Lasse Schone is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mees Hoedemakers at the 78 minute mark.
- 83' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 84' Mario Engels has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 84.
- 86' It is a substitution in Heracles Almelo team. Mario Engels is replaced by Jordy Bruijn on 86 minute.
- 90' A moment of madness from Dirk Proper on 90 minutes earns him a card. NEC will be frustrated.
- 1-2 the final result. NEC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
NEC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
6
Mees Hoedemakers ↓ Lasse Schone 78'
- 24
-
17
Bram Nuytinck ↓ Thomas Ouwejan 46'
- 18
-
7
Roberto Gonzalez ↓ Sami Ouaissa 46'
- 71
-
10
Sontje Hansen ↓ Kento Shiogai 68'
- 4
- 1
- 2
- 11
Bench
-
5
Thomas Ouwejan ↑ 46'
-
20
Lasse Schone ↑ 78'
- 31
- 29
- 19
-
9
Kento Shiogai ↑ 68'
- 8
-
25
Sami Ouaissa ↑ 46'
Coach
Rogier Meijer
Heracles Almelo Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
8
Mario Engels ↓ Jordy Bruijn 86'
- 26
- 14
-
24
Ivan Mesik ↓ Justin Hoogma 46'
- 4
-
12
Ruben Roosken ↓ Lorenzo Milani 46'
- 1
-
29
Suf Podgoreanu ↓ Juho Talvitie 70'
- 2
- 10
-
19
Luka Kulenovic ↓ Jizz Hornkamp 76'
Bench
- 17
-
5
Jordy Bruijn ↑ 86'
-
9
Jizz Hornkamp ↑ 76'
-
21
Justin Hoogma ↑ 46'
- 30
- 18
- 3
- 16
-
22
Lorenzo Milani ↑ 46'
-
23
Juho Talvitie ↑ 70'
Coach
Erwin van de Looi
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 |
Head to Head
NEC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.28
NEC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for:
NEC or Heracles Almelo 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Heracles Almelo win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
NEC or Draw
69%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
61%
NEC or Heracles Almelo
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Heracles Almelo win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.5%
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
9%
2 – 1
8.1%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.5%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — NEC
| Handicap | NEC covers | Push | Heracles Almelo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 21% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
NEC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.