SBV Vitesse vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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SBV Vitesse vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at GelreDome.
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marc Nagtegaal
- Referee Roy de Nas
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Referee Robin Gansner
- Referee Nils van Kampen
3 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 7.3 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Sep | AFC Ajax | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Sep | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Feb | PEC Zwolle | A | 3–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | SBV Vitesse | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Sep | PSV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Sep | Willem II Tilburg | A | 0–4 | L |
| 13 Sep | ADO Den Haag | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | RKC Waalwijk | H | 4–2 | W |
| 29 Feb | ADO Den Haag | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between SBV Vitesse and Heracles Almelo is underway.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His SBV Vitesse side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matus Bero made 282 appearances and scored 29 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' Enzo Cornelisse has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 30' SBV Vitesse currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 31' Oussama Tannane has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 31.
- 33' Poor challenge from Matus Bero. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 34' Lois Openda makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and SBV Vitesse are in front.
- 36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Teun Bijleveld.
- 37' Oussama Darfalou has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 37 minutes.
- 42' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SBV Vitesse and Heracles Almelo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 46' Heracles Almelo ring the changes. Marco Rente has done his job and it is now time for Lucas Schoofs to step up.
- 51' Germany international Marco Rente has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 56' Heracles Almelo started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
- 61' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 63' GOAL! Oussama Tannane scores on 63. Assisted by Oussama Darfalou
- 66' Fresh legs for Heracles Almelo! Delano Burgzorg comes on to replace Adrian Szoke.
- 71' Teun Bijleveld, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 73' SBV Vitesse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Idrissa Toure is hanging Matus Bero on the field on 73 minute.
- 74' SBV Vitesse ring the changes. Lois Openda has done his job and it is now time for Armando Broja to step up.
- 79' Delano Burgzorg is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Heracles Almelo so far.
- 83' Daan Huisman has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oussama Darfalou on 83 minute.
- 88' Silvester van der Water has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 90' SBV Vitesse make a change. Oussama Tannane trudges off to be replaced by Hillary Gong on 90 minutes.
- Another three points for SBV Vitesse.
Lineups
SBV Vitesse Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Lois Openda ↓ Armando Broja 74'
-
14
Oussama Tannane ↓ Hillary Gong 90'
- 22
-
20
Thomas Bruns ↓ Enzo Cornelisse 90'
-
21
Matus Bero ↓ Idrissa Toure 73'
- 3
-
9
Oussama Darfalou ↓ Daan Huisman 83'
- 32
- 10
- 18
- 2
Bench
- 29
-
17
Hillary Gong ↑ 90'
-
27
Idrissa Toure ↑ 73'
- 36
- 24
-
11
Armando Broja ↑ 74'
-
40
Daan Huisman ↑ 83'
-
39
Enzo Cornelisse ↑ 90'
- 42
Coach
Thomas Letsch
Heracles Almelo Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 2
- 4
- 34
- 10
-
5
Marco Rente ↓ Lucas Schoofs 46'
-
9
Sinan Bakis ↓ Jeremy Cijntje 46'
- 13
- 6
- 8
-
17
Adrian Szoke ↓ Delano Burgzorg 66'
Bench
-
15
Lucas Schoofs ↑ 46'
- 14
-
11
Silvester van der Water ↑ 46'
- 26
- 21
-
37
Delano Burgzorg ↑ 66'
-
7
Jeremy Cijntje ↑ 46'
- 3
- 22
Coach
Frank Wormuth
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oussama Darfalou | 3 |
| Matus Bero | 3 |
| Lois Openda | 3 |
| Navarone Foor | 2 |
| Adrian Dalmau | 2 |
| Oussama Darfalou | 2 |
| Robin Propper | 1 |
| Alexander Buttner | 1 |
Head to Head
SBV Vitesse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.93
SBV Vitesse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for:
SBV Vitesse to win 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SBV Vitesse 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
SBV Vitesse or Draw
85%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
38%
SBV Vitesse or Heracles Almelo
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: SBV Vitesse win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.9%
2 – 0
12.8%
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
8.8%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6%
0 – 1
4.3%
4 – 0
3.9%
1 – 2
3.4%
2 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — SBV Vitesse
| Handicap | SBV Vitesse covers | Push | Heracles Almelo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -1 | 40% | 25% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

