PSV vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PSV vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at Philips Stadion.
- PSV 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Laurens Gerrets
- Referee Richard Polman
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Referee Freek Vandeursen
- Referee Sam Droge
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Mar | AZ | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Mar | Fortuna Sittard | A | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Feb | AFC Ajax | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Feb | PAE Olympiakos SFP | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr | PSV | A | 0–3 | L |
| 21 Mar | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Mar | ADO Den Haag | A | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Mar | PEC Zwolle | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | FC Twente '65 | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Feb | RKC Waalwijk | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
PSV this season
PSV this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
PSV
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Heracles Almelo kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Luca de la Torre, as he is very good at scoring at Philips Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 9' Magnificent from Donyell Malen! That is 113 goals in 436 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 14' The energy levels are beginning to show. Frank Wormuth might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 19' Heracles Almelo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 21' The Netherlands Denzel Dumfries breaks the deadlock on 21 minutes. 2-0!
- 26' With 0 assists to his name this season, Mario Gotze is clearly more than just a goal scorer for PSV.
- 31' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Noah Fadiga suffering a number of foals already.
- 36' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 41' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 46' It is a cagey affair so far. PSV in their trying to find a way past Heracles Almelo's compact .
- 51' 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.
- 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 59' Eran Zahavi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 59.
- 64' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 65' A tactical swap from Heracles Almelo — Teun Bijleveld on, Luca de la Torre off on 65 minutes.
- 66' The PSV bench stirs into life. Cody Gakpo is withdrawn and Marco van Ginkel gets his opportunity.
- 71' The referee shows Heracles Almelo player a Yellow card on 71.
- 75' PSV manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mohammed Ihattaren is hanging Donyell Malen on the field on 75 minute.
- 76' Heracles Almelo make a change. Rai Vloet trudges off to be replaced by Sinan Bakis on 76 minutes.
- 79' A moment of madness from Robin Propper on 79 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Heracles Almelo will be frustrated.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Ibrahim Sangare. He replaces Olivier Boscagli on 83 minute.
- 88' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- PSV celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
PSV Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 18
- 9
-
19
Cody Gakpo ↓ Marco van Ginkel 66'
- 4
- 33
- 28
- 31
- 27
- 38
- 7
Bench
- 24
- 15
- 13
-
14
Marco van Ginkel ↑ 66'
-
6
Ibrahim Sangare ↑ 83'
- 5
- 11
-
10
Mohammed Ihattaren ↑ 75'
- 29
- 16
-
23
Chukwunonso Madueke ↑ 75'
Coach
Roger Schmidt
Heracles Almelo Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 23
- 14
- 1
- 4
-
10
Rai Vloet ↓ Sinan Bakis 75'
- 5
- 37
- 13
- 6
- 3
Bench
- 16
- 2
- 34
- 26
-
9
Sinan Bakis ↑ 75'
-
8
Teun Bijleveld ↑ 65'
- 17
-
28
Elias Sierra ↑ 65'
- 27
- 22
-
20
Kasper Lunding ↑ 75'
Coach
Frank Wormuth
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Malik Tillman | 3 |
| Denzel Dumfries | 2 |
| Bruma | 2 |
| Noni Madueke | 2 |
| Steven Bergwijn | 2 |
| Donyell Malen | 2 |
| Ismael Saibari | 2 |
| Luuk de Jong | 2 |
Head to Head
PSV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.84
PSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82
Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for:
PSV to win 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
PSV or Draw
84%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
39%
PSV or Heracles Almelo
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: PSV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.2%
2 – 0
11.6%
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.9%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 1
4.8%
1 – 2
4.1%
2 – 2
3.9%
4 – 0
3.2%
4 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — PSV
| Handicap | PSV covers | Push | Heracles Almelo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 24% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
PSV keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.