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Netherlands Eredivisie

NEC Nijmegen

Heracles

Match Events

B. Linssen

17'

23'

L. Zeefuik

T. Chery

42'

B. Onal

57'

70'

Sava Arangel Čestić

90'

Ivan Mesík

90'

Lequincio Zeefuik

N. Lebreton

90'

Preview

NEC Nijmegen vs Heracles: High-Flying Hosts Aim to Continue Dominance

NEC Nijmegen host Heracles in a fixture that pits the league's most potent attack against one of its most porous defences. The home side are on a sensational run of form, while Heracles have struggled significantly on the road.

This encounter is likely to be a demonstration of NEC's attacking prowess against Heracles' defensive frailties. NEC's ability to build play from the back with a decent passing accuracy, combined with their high scoring average, suggests they will look to tilt the flow of play their way from the outset. Heracles, who possess a lower ball possession average and struggle defensively on the road, will likely adopt a deeper block, hoping to frustrate the hosts. However, NEC's recent form indicates they have the tools to break down such setups, especially with their sharp attacking unit.

Team statistics

Netherlands Eredivisie

NEC Nijmegen

Heracles

Matches played

11 - 5 - 4

Results

5 - 2 - 14

55%

Win %

23.8%

2.6

Goals scored

1.4

1.7

Goals conceded

2.5

6.8

Shots on target

4.2

4.9

Shots off target

4.7

4.1

Blocked shots

2.1

55.9

Ball possession

43.5

78.6

Pass accuracy

76.3

12.2

Fouls

13.1

3.3

Goalkeeper saves

4.1

1.9

Yellow cards

0.2

Red cards

0.1

League averages

Key points

• NEC Nijmegen have won their last three matches with an average of 3 goals scored.
• Heracles have lost nine of their eleven away games this season, conceding an average of 2.6 goals per away fixture.
• The odds heavily favour NEC Nijmegen, with home win odds at 1.42.

AI Prediction

NEC Nijmegen's offensive power, especially at home and in their current form, is overwhelming compared to Heracles' defensive struggles away from home. The odds strongly favour the hosts, aligning with a statistical picture that points to a comfortable home victory. Given both teams' recent scoring and conceding patterns, a high-scoring affair with goals at both ends appears to be the most probable outcome.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)

by amazon

85%

HOME

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

57%

O/U

43%

BTTS

47%
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by google

78%

HOME

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

47%

O/U

47%

BTTS

70%
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by google

85%

HOME

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

40%

O/U

63%

BTTS

70%

H2H

Eredivisie H2H 기록입니다.

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
8/16/2025	NEC Nijmegen	W 4 - 1 L	Heracles HOME	O	Y
5/18/2025	NEC Nijmegen	W 2 - 1 L	Heracles HOME	O	Y
9/21/2024	HOME NEC Nijmegen	L 1 - 2 W	Heracles	O	Y
2/3/2024	HOME NEC Nijmegen	W 3 - 1 L	Heracles	O	Y
8/18/2023	NEC Nijmegen	L 1 - 2 W	Heracles HOME	O	Y

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

NEC Nijmegen

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	AZ Alkmaar	3 - 1	W	O	Y	N
HOME	PEC Zwolle	2 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
AWAY	NAC Breda	4 - 3	W	O	Y	N
HOME	Ajax	2 - 2	D	O	Y	N
AWAY	Telstar	2 - 2	D	O	Y	Y
AWAY	FC Volendam	3 - 2	W	O	Y	Y
HOME	Sparta Rotterdam	3 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Feyenoord	4 - 2	W	O	Y	Y
HOME	Groningen	2 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	Utrecht	0 - 1	L	U	N	N

NEC Nijmegen are enjoying a stellar season, particularly in front of their home supporters. They boast an impressive overall scoring record, averaging over two and a half goals per game, a figure that's even higher in home fixtures. Their recent form is nothing short of spectacular, with three consecutive wins, all while maintaining a solid defensive shape at home. The last outing saw them secure a win with a convincing scoring performance, signalling their attacking intent is as sharp as ever.

Heracles

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
HOME	Fortuna Sittard	2 - 1	W	O	Y	N
AWAY	Feyenoord	2 - 4	L	O	Y	N
HOME	Twente	0 - 2	L	U	N	N
AWAY	Sparta Rotterdam	0 - 2	L	U	N	Y
HOME	Heerenveen	0 - 3	L	O	N	N
AWAY	PSV Eindhoven	3 - 4	L	O	Y	N
HOME	Telstar	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
AWAY	Fortuna Sittard	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
HOME	GO Ahead Eagles	4 - 2	W	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Excelsior	2 - 1	W	O	Y	Y

Heracles are enduring a tough campaign, largely defined by their dismal away record. They've picked up only one win from eleven away matches, conceding an alarming average of 2.6 goals per game on their travels. While their overall scoring hasn't been abysmal, their recent form has seen them lose two of their last three games, and their last away match was a particularly heavy defeat where they conceded four goals. The side struggles to create and convert chances away from home, with their shot volume dropping significantly.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

1.38

DRAW

AWAY

7.5

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

1.44

UNDER

2.7

BTTS

YES

1.62

2.2

Lineups

NEC Nijmegen

(3-4-2-1)

G. Crettaz

A. Kaplan

P. Sandler

E. Dasa

B. Onal

K. Sano

D. Nejasmic

B. Pereira

N. Lebreton

T. Chery

B. Linssen

L. Zeefuik

N. Unuvar

W. Ould Chikh

D. van der Kust

D. Mirani

A. Hrustic

M. Benita

I. Mesik

S. Cestic

M. te Wierik

R. Pasveer

Heracles

(3-4-2-1)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

NEC Nijmegen

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
F. Entius	Knee Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
B. Nuytinck	Knee Injury	Questionable	0 / 0

Heracles

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
T. Bruns	Injury	Missing Fixture	1 / 0
J. Reine-Adelaide	Knee Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
S. Scheperman	Muscle Injury	Missing Fixture	1 / 1
F. de Keijzer	Inactive	Questionable	0 / 0

League table

Netherlands Eredivisie

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
Eredivisie
1	PSV Eindhoven	17	15	1	1	52	21	31	46	WWWWW
2	Feyenoord	17	11	2	4	42	21	21	35	DLWWL
3	Ajax	17	8	6	3	32	22	10	30	DWWWL
4	NEC Nijmegen	17	8	5	4	43	29	14	29	DDWWW
5	Groningen	17	8	3	6	25	22	3	27	DWWLD
6	AZ Alkmaar	16	7	4	5	31	28	3	25	LDLLL
7	Twente	17	6	7	4	26	21	5	25	DWDWD
8	Utrecht	17	6	5	6	28	23	5	23	LDDDD
9	Heerenveen	17	6	5	6	29	26	3	23	WWLLW
10	Sparta Rotterdam	17	7	2	8	18	31	-13	23	WLWLD
11	Fortuna Sittard	17	6	3	8	25	29	-4	21	WLLDD
12	Excelsior	16	6	1	9	16	27	-11	19	WLWWL
13	GO Ahead Eagles	17	4	7	6	26	29	-3	19	DLDDL
14	PEC Zwolle	17	5	4	8	21	38	-17	19	LWLWD
15	Telstar	17	3	6	8	20	27	-7	15	WDDLD
16	FC Volendam	17	3	5	9	19	31	-12	14	LLLLD
17	Heracles	17	4	2	11	26	44	-18	14	LLDDW
18	NAC Breda	17	3	4	10	16	26	-10	13	LDLLL

NEC Nijmegen vs Heracles AI Match Preview, Prediction, Team Stats Comparison, League table

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NEC Nijmegen vs Heracles: High-Flying Hosts Aim to Continue Dominance

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H2H

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NEC Nijmegen

Heracles

Injuries / suspensions

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Heracles Injuries / suspensions

League table