PSV vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PSV vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at Philips Stadion.
- PSV 12 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Assistant 1 Charles Schaap
- Assistant 2 Marco Ribbink
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May | Heracles Almelo | H | 4–1 | W |
| 11 May | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 3–2 | W |
| 03 May | Fortuna Sittard | H | 4–1 | W |
| 24 Apr | FC Twente '65 | A | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Apr | Almere City FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 05 Apr | FC Groningen | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May | PSV | A | 1–4 | L |
| 09 May | Willem II Tilburg | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 May | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 1–4 | L |
| 23 Apr | FC Groningen | A | 1–4 | L |
| 13 Apr | AZ | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | RKC Waalwijk | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
PSV this season
PSV this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
PSV
0-15
5/4
16-30
8/1
31-45
6/2
46-60
6/3
61-75
3/–
76+
10/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
PSV
| Sven Mijnans | 9 G | 2 A |
| Guus Til | 7 G | 1 A |
| Ruben van Bommel | 4 G | 3 A |
| Ricardo Pepi | 4 G | 1 A |
| Sergino Dest | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Philips Stadion. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' Sergino Dest has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 13 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both PSV and Heracles Almelo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 18' PSV is taking the lead after the goal scored by Malik Tillman on 18.
- 21' Ismael Saibari doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 26' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 31' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' Against the run of play, Ismael Saibari has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 40' Malik Tillman with the second goal in the match!
- 45' The travelling Heracles Almelo supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' The crowd applauds Jizz Hornkamp as he leaves the pitch. Luka Kulenovic steps in for Heracles Almelo.
- 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jannes Wieckhoff is clearly more than just a goal scorer for PSV.
- 56' The 27-year-old Armando Obispo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 62' The Heracles Almelo manager makes a substitution. Juho Talvitie departs to be replaced by Daniel van Kaam.
- 63' Guus Til gets the nod from PSV. He replaces Joey Veerman and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' Heracles Almelo come into this ranked 12 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 71' A change in the Heracles Almelo ranks — Jan Zamburek exits the field as Mario Engels enters on 71.
- 75' Assisted by Suf Podgoreanu with the perfectly-timed delivery and Mario Engels makes no mistake. 4-1!
- 80' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. PSV needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Esmir Bajraktarevic. He replaces Luuk de Jong on 83 minute.
- 84' A change in the PSV ranks — Olivier Boscagli exits the field as Armando Obispo enters on 84.
- 88' Fresh legs for Heracles Almelo! Jannes Wieckhoff comes on to replace Mimeirhel Benita.
- The points are shared — PSV 4-1 Heracles Almelo. Honours even.
Lineups
PSV Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 17
- 9
- 10
- 18
- 1
-
5
Ivan Perisic ↓ Johan Bakayoko 46'
-
8
Sergino Dest ↓ Tyrell Malacia 46'
-
23
Joey Veerman ↓ Guus Til 63'
- 34
- 7
- 6
Bench
-
4
Armando Obispo ↑ 84'
-
20
Guus Til ↑ 63'
-
3
Tyrell Malacia ↑ 46'
- 16
- 21
- 39
-
11
Johan Bakayoko ↑ 46'
-
19
Esmir Bajraktarevic ↑ 83'
- 24
- 28
- 26
Coach
Peter Bosz
Heracles Almelo Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 17
-
9
Jizz Hornkamp ↓ Luka Kulenovic 46'
-
13
Jan Zamburek ↓ Mario Engels 71'
- 14
- 24
- 4
- 1
- 29
- 2
- 39
-
23
Juho Talvitie ↓ Daniel van Kaam 62'
Bench
-
8
Mario Engels ↑ 71'
-
26
Daniel van Kaam ↑ 62'
- 30
-
3
Jannes Wieckhoff ↑ 88'
- 16
- 35
- 20
- 27
- 22
-
19
Luka Kulenovic ↑ 46'
Coach
Erwin van de Looi
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
4 / 4
2.45
PSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for:
PSV to win 69% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.4
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
PSV or Draw
88%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
31%
PSV or Heracles Almelo
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
8.6%
3 – 0
7.9%
1 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
7.5%
4 – 0
4.8%
0 – 0
4.7%
4 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — PSV
| Handicap | PSV covers | Push | Heracles Almelo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 20% | 53% |
| -1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -1 | 47% | 22% | 31% |
| -0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
PSV keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.