VVV Venlo vs Heracles Almelo, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
VVV Venlo vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at Seacon Stadion De Koel.
- VVV Venlo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee J. van der Laan
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
- Referee Richard Brondijk
- Referee Erwin Blank
- Referee Freek Vandeursen
7 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 17.1 goals/game
🟥 3 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Heracles Almelo | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Feb | AZ | A | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Feb | Willem II Tilburg | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Feb | AFC Ajax | A | 0–6 | L |
| 26 Jan | FC Emmen | H | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Jan | ADO Den Haag | A | 4–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | VVV Venlo | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | Fortuna Sittard | H | 6–0 | W |
| 09 Feb | AFC Ajax | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | ADO Den Haag | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Jan | PEC Zwolle | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | FC Groningen | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and VVV Venlo launch into their encounter with Heracles Almelo.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 6' The referee has no hesitation. Joey Konings is booked for Heracles Almelo — Yellow card on 6.
- 11' 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.
- 12' The whistle greets Jerold Promes as he departs to be replaced by Damian van Bruggen.
- 17' Heracles Almelo come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 22' VVV Venlo are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Heracles Almelo's shape.
- 27' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 32' It is a cagey affair so far. VVV Venlo in their trying to find a way past Heracles Almelo's compact .
- 37' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His VVV Venlo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 39' Moreno Rutten was booked on 39.
- 44' A quiet spell here at Seacon Stadion De Koel. VVV Venlo seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 45' The supporters are chanting for Dabney dos Santos. He replaces Joey Konings on 45 minute.
- 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. Maurice Steijn might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 55' Poor challenge from Mohammed Osman. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 60' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 65' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 65 minutes.
- 70' Heracles Almelo is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 71' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Dario Van den Buijs.
- 76' VVV Venlo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Heracles Almelo backline.
- 78' Lerin Duarte is replacing Jesper Drost for the Heracles Almelo side.
- 82' Nils Roseler was booked on 82.
- 83' What composure from Mohammed Osman! The Syria international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 84' The whistle greets Tino-Sven Susic as he departs to be replaced by Johnatan Opoku.
- 88' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kristoffer Peterson.
- 89' A change in the VVV Venlo ranks — Peter van Ooijen exits the field as Jay-Roy Grot enters on 89.
- Another three points for Heracles Almelo.
Lineups
VVV Venlo Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 1
- 3
- 2
- 13
- 6
- 9
-
8
Peter van Ooijen ↓ Jay-Roy Grot 89'
- 19
- 31
- 26
Bench
-
11
Jay-Roy Grot ↑ 89'
- 16
- 22
- 4
- 17
-
20
Damian van Bruggen ↑ 12'
- 25
- 29
-
10
Johnatan Opoku ↑ 84'
- 21
Coach
Maurice Steijn
Heracles Almelo Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 2
- 6
- 7
- 14
- 17
-
18
Jesper Drost ↓ Lerin Duarte 78'
- 52
- 23
- 25
- 3
Bench
- 16
- 12
- 5
-
8
Lerin Duarte ↑ 78'
- 10
-
24
Dabney dos Santos ↑ 45'
- 11
- 26
- 13
Coach
Frank Wormuth
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sinan Bakis | 4 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 3 |
| Lerin Duarte | 2 |
| Rai Vloet | 2 |
| Silvester van der Water | 2 |
| Danny Post | 1 |
| Kristoffer Peterson | 1 |
| Vito van Crooij | 1 |
VVV Venlo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.13
VVV Venlo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for:
VVV Venlo or Heracles Almelo 70% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Heracles Almelo win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
VVV Venlo or Draw
61%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
69%
VVV Venlo or Heracles Almelo
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
10.6%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.4%
1 – 2
8.3%
0 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
3.7%
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — VVV Venlo
| Handicap | VVV Venlo covers | Push | Heracles Almelo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 18% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 21% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.