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PSV vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2024-25
PSV
4 – 1
Full Time
Heracles Almelo
Wed 14 May 2025 · 18:00 UTC Philips Stadion 34,700 HT 45' · FT 45'
Malik Tillman 18' 1–0
Ismael Saibari 21' 2–0
Ismael Saibari 35' 3–0
Malik Tillman 40' 4–0
4–1 75' Mario Engels

Overview

Match Preview

PSV vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at Philips Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Bas Nijhuis
  • Assistant 1 Charles Schaap
  • Assistant 2 Marco Ribbink

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

12
1
PSV 13 games · Avg 3.8 goals Heracles Almelo
Last 5 meetings
2025-05-14 PSV 4–1 Heracles Almelo 2024-08-18 Heracles Almelo 1–3 PSV 2024-02-16 PSV 2–0 Heracles Almelo 2023-11-04 Heracles Almelo 0–6 PSV 2022-03-06 PSV 3–1 Heracles Almelo

Recent Form

PSV
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Heracles Almelo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
69% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
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' Temperatures are rising at Philips Stadion as PSV face off against Heracles Almelo in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' PSV are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against Heracles Almelo's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. PSV in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past Heracles Almelo's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 18' A stunning finish from Malik Tillman — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 21' A goal from the Morocco international Ismael Saibari! He fires home on 21 to make it 2-0!
  • 26' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 31' The energy levels are beginning to show. Erwin van de Looi might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 35' Brilliant from the midfielder! Ismael Saibari makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 35.
  • 40' Malik Tillman does the damage! The net is bulging and PSV surge ahead!
  • 45' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 46' The Heracles Almelo bench stirs into life. Jizz Hornkamp is withdrawn and Luka Kulenovic gets his opportunity.
  • 51' Heracles Almelo come into this ranked 12 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both PSV and Heracles Almelo are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 61' 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.
  • 62' The whistle greets Juho Talvitie as he departs to be replaced by Daniel van Kaam.
  • 63' Time for substitution for PSV. Joey Veerman is replaced by Guus Til.
  • 68' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 71' The Heracles Almelo manager makes a substitution. Jan Zamburek departs to be replaced by Mario Engels.
  • 75' Mario Engels adds to his 0 season tally! Heracles Almelo lead 4-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 80' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 83' Another substitution for PSV to replace Luuk de Jong by Esmir Bajraktarevic on 83 minute.
  • 84' Olivier Boscagli makes way for Armando Obispo at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from PSV.
  • 88' Mimeirhel Benita makes way for Jannes Wieckhoff at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Heracles Almelo.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 4-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

PSV Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Peter Bosz

Heracles Almelo Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Erwin van de Looi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Malik Tillman 3
Mohammed Ihattaren 2
Denzel Dumfries 2
Bruma 2
Noni Madueke 2
Steven Bergwijn 2
Donyell Malen 2
Ismael Saibari 2

Head to Head

2025-05-14 PSV 4–1 Heracles Almelo 2024-08-18 Heracles Almelo 1–3 PSV 2024-02-16 PSV 2–0 Heracles Almelo 2023-11-04 Heracles Almelo 0–6 PSV 2022-03-06 PSV 3–1 Heracles Almelo

PSV Form

2025-05-14 PSV 4–1 Heracles Almelo W 2025-05-11 Feyenoord Rotterdam 2–3 PSV W 2025-05-03 PSV 4–1 Fortuna Sittard W 2025-04-24 FC Twente '65 1–3 PSV W 2025-04-12 PSV 5–0 Almere City FC W 2025-04-05 FC Groningen 1–3 PSV W

Heracles Almelo Form

2025-05-14 PSV 4–1 Heracles Almelo L 2025-05-09 Willem II Tilburg 1–2 Heracles Almelo W 2025-05-03 Heracles Almelo 1–4 Feyenoord Rotterdam L 2025-04-23 FC Groningen 4–1 Heracles Almelo L 2025-04-13 Heracles Almelo 1–0 AZ W 2025-04-06 RKC Waalwijk 0–0 Heracles Almelo D

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

✓ Correct
PSV69% Draw19% Heracles Almelo12%
Actual: PSV win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
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

✓ Correct
PSV50% Draw38% Heracles Almelo12%
Actual: 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.