PSV vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2021-22 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 Edwin van de Graaf
- Referee Clay Ruperti
- Referee Rens Bluemink
- Referee Robin Hensgens
- Referee Thomas Krijt
- Referee Mark Janssen (Netherlands)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Feb | SC Heerenveen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Feb | SBV Vitesse | A | 5–0 | W |
| 05 Feb | AZ | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Jan | AFC Ajax | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | PSV | A | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Feb | PEC Zwolle | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Feb | AZ | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | FC Utrecht | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | AFC Ajax | A | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Jan | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 1–1 | D |
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and PSV launch into their encounter with Heracles Almelo.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Elias Sierra, as he is very good at scoring at Philips Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' Armando Obispo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Heracles Almelo tonight.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' Joey Veerman doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 30' 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.
- 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 40' The 28-year-old Emil Hansson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' Luca de la Torre has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 50' It looks like no one’s ball. Heracles Almelo is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 55' What a strike from Eran Zahavi! The score is 2-0.
- 59' Carlos Vinicius is replacing Eran Zahavi for the PSV side.
- 64' Emil Hansson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bilal Basacikoglu at the 64 minute mark.
- 69' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 71' Cody Gakpo is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 6 goals this season for the .
- 75' Anas Ouahim has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 75.
- 80' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both PSV and Heracles Almelo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 83' Ritsu Doan is replacing Mario Gotze for the PSV side.
- 84' The Heracles Almelo manager makes a substitution. Anas Ouahim departs to be replaced by Elias Sierra.
- 86' Poor challenge from Philipp Max. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' A tactical swap from PSV — Johan Bakayoko on, Joey Veerman off on 90 minutes.
- PSV celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
PSV Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Mauro Junior ↓ Armando Obispo 83'
- 15
- 3
- 16
- 6
- 18
- 31
-
27
Mario Gotze ↓ Ritsu Doan 83'
-
23
Joey Veerman ↓ Johan Bakayoko 90'
-
7
Eran Zahavi ↓ Carlos Vinicius 59'
-
10
Noni Madueke ↓ Cody Gakpo 59'
Bench
-
4
Armando Obispo ↑ 83'
-
11
Cody Gakpo ↑ 59'
- 8
-
25
Ritsu Doan ↑ 83'
- 38
- 19
-
9
Carlos Vinicius ↑ 59'
- 13
- 32
-
–
Johan Bakayoko ↑ 90'
Coach
Roger Schmidt
Heracles Almelo Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 7
- 14
- 26
- 21
- 11
- 9
- 13
-
30
Anas Ouahim ↓ Elias Sierra 84'
- 4
- 3
Bench
- 25
-
29
Emil Hansson ↑ 64'
- 28
- 19
- 12
- 17
-
8
Elias Sierra ↑ 84'
- 27
-
20
Kasper Lunding ↑ 84'
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
3 / 4
1.88
PSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for:
PSV to win 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
PSV or Draw
83%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
40%
PSV or Heracles Almelo
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: PSV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
1 – 0
10.4%
2 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.7%
3 – 0
6.3%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.8%
0 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4.5%
4 – 0
3%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — PSV
| Handicap | PSV covers | Push | Heracles Almelo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 23% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
PSV keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

