VBV De Graafschap vs Heracles Almelo, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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VBV De Graafschap vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at Stadion De Vijverberg.
- VBV De Graafschap 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Joost van Zuilen
- Referee Johan Balder
- Referee Stan Teuben
- Referee Christian Mulder
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | SC Heerenveen | A | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Willem II Tilburg | A | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Mar | ADO Den Haag | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Feb | PEC Zwolle | A | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Feb | FC Utrecht | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | VBV De Graafschap | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | SBV Vitesse | H | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Mar | FC Emmen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Mar | FC Utrecht | H | 1–5 | L |
| 22 Feb | VVV Venlo | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | Fortuna Sittard | H | 6–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for VBV De Graafschap to score. At the same time, Heracles Almelo does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' Heracles Almelo is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' 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.
- 16' Charlison Benschop puts VBV De Graafschap on the lead.
- 21' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 26' The travelling Heracles Almelo supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 31' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 36' Mohammed Osman has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 41' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' Joey Konings is replacing Yoell van Nieff for the Heracles Almelo side.
- 51' 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.
- 56' A meaty challenge results in booking for Bart Straalman on 56.
- 61' Another substitution for Heracles Almelo to replace Wout Droste by Tim Breukers on 61 minute.
- 62' Heracles Almelo player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 66' What a strike from Brandley Kuwas! The score is 1-1.
- 70' Goal! Lerin Duarte scores his 8 goal in 233 matches.
- 74' Another change for VBV De Graafschap made on 74 minute. Furdjel Narsingh leaves to be changed by Daryl van Mieghem.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Nabil Bahoui. He replaces Javier Vet on 75 minute.
- 80' Heracles Almelo started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 80.
- 83' Another substitution for VBV De Graafschap to replace Leeroy Owusu by Frank Olijve on 83 minute.
- 86' VBV De Graafschap player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 88' The whistle greets Brandley Kuwas as he departs to be replaced by Silvester van der Water.
- 89' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kristoffer Peterson.
- Another three points for Heracles Almelo.
Lineups
VBV De Graafschap Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 35
- 7
-
44
Leeroy Owusu ↓ Frank Olijve 83'
-
8
Javier Vet ↓ Nabil Bahoui 75'
- 2
- 5
- 20
- 25
- 3
- 12
Bench
- 24
- 10
- 18
- 13
- 17
- 23
- 4
- 6
-
28
Frank Olijve ↑ 83'
-
11
Daryl van Mieghem ↑ 74'
-
9
Nabil Bahoui ↑ 75'
Coach
Henk de Jong
Heracles Almelo Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
12
Wout Droste ↓ Tim Breukers 61'
- 5
- 6
- 8
- 7
- 14
- 17
-
10
Yoell van Nieff ↓ Joey Konings 46'
- 9
- 23
Bench
- 16
-
2
Tim Breukers ↑ 61'
-
11
Silvester van der Water ↑ 88'
- 31
- 52
- 26
-
25
Joey Konings ↑ 46'
- 3
- 13
Coach
Frank Wormuth
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brandley Kuwas | 2 |
| Brandley Kuwas | 1 |
| Vincent Vermeij | 1 |
| Kristoffer Peterson | 1 |
| Vincent Vermeij | 1 |
| Javier Vet | 1 |
| Javier Vet | 1 |
| Lerin Duarte | 1 |
Head to Head
VBV De Graafschap Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.99
VBV De Graafschap xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59
Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Heracles Almelo win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
VBV De Graafschap or Draw
53%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
75%
VBV De Graafschap or Heracles Almelo
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: VBV De Graafschap win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 1
11%
0 – 0
9.5%
0 – 2
9.3%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 1
5.7%
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 3
4.9%
2 – 2
4.6%
2 – 0
3.6%
2 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — VBV De Graafschap
| Handicap | VBV De Graafschap covers | Push | Heracles Almelo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 23% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
VBV De Graafschap keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

