Result
4:1
07/02/2026 at 10:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Eredivisie - Round 22
- Referee: Kooij J. (Ned)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Canada | Sportsnet+, Sportsnet World |
 Chile | Disney+ |
 Colombia | Disney+ |
 Hong-kong | myTV SUPER |
 Mexico | Disney+ |
 Netherlands | Canal+, ESPN 2, ESPN Extra |
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 Peru | Disney+ |
 Russia | TV Start |
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 Usa | ESPN App, ESPN+ |
 Venezuela | Disney+ |
 World | Triller TV+ |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 2.56 | 1.16 |
| Ball possession |
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| 69% | 31% |
| Total shots |
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| 15 | 10 |
| Shots on target |
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| 6 | 2 |
| Big chances |
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| 4 | 4 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 3 | 6 |
| Passes |
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| 87% (434/501) | 68% (155/227) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 0 | 2 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 2.56 | 1.16 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 2.40 | 0.48 |
| Total shots |
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| 15 | 10 |
| Shots on target |
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| 6 | 2 |
| Shots off target |
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| 6 | 7 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 3 | 1 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 10 | 9 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 5 | 1 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 2 |
| Headed goals |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Big chances |
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| 4 | 4 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 3 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 27 | 14 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 1 | 2 |
| Free kicks |
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| 18 | 10 |
| Passes |
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| 87% (434/501) | 68% (155/227) |
| Long passes |
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| 41% (18/44) | 31% (16/52) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 81% (154/190) | 42% (27/64) |
| Crosses |
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| 23% (5/22) | 42% (5/12) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 1.77 | 0.30 |
| Throw ins |
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| 13 | 12 |
| Fouls |
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| 10 | 18 |
| Tackles |
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| 50% (7/14) | 67% (14/21) |
| Duels won |
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| 44 | 50 |
| Clearances |
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| 13 | 29 |
| Interceptions |
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| 7 | 6 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 1 | 2 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 0.48 | 2.40 |
| Goals prevented |
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| -0.52 | -1.60 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (2 - 1)
- 17', 1 - 0, Linssen B. ⚽, Sandler P. (A),
- 23', 1 - 1, Zeefuik L. ⚽, Unuvar N. (A),
- 42', 2 - 1, Chery T. ⚽, Lebreton N. (A),
- 2nd Half (2 - 0)
- 57', 3 - 1, Onal B. (Penalty Awarded),
- 65', Kaplan A. ↓, Fonville D. ↑,
- 79', Benita M. ↓, van Gilst T. ↑,
- 79', van der Kust D. ↓, Kulenovic L. ↑,
- 80', Pereira B. ↓, El Kachati Y. ↑,
- 80', Linssen B. ↓, Willumsson W. T. ↑,
- 90', 4 - 1, Lebreton N. ⚽, El Kachati Y. (A),
- 90+1', Sandler P. ↓, Nuytinck B. ↑,
- 90+1', Chery T. ↓, Hansen-Aaroen I. ↑,
- 90+2', Zeefuik L. 🟨,
- 90+3', Mesik I. 🟨,
Chances of winning
NEC Nijmegen
67.4% | Draw
19.4% | Heracles Almelo
13.3% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
NEC Nijmegen has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.8%)Heracles Almelo has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.2%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for NEC Nijmegen than the current prediction. (+5.2%)Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for NEC Nijmegen, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.ML Model estimates a lower probability for Heracles Almelo than the current prediction. (-1%)
NEC Nijmegen - Heracles Almelo Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
1.41 ↑
(1.37) |
4.92 ↓
(5) |
7.01 ↓
(7.13) |
5.4%
(7%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 3.00
What is the prediction for NEC Nijmegen - Heracles Almelo?
Users Predictions:
23 users predict this event. Nijmegen will win (votes: 16 - 69.6%). Heracles will win (votes: 2 - 8.7%). It will Tie (votes: 5 - 21.7%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Nijmegen: 50.8% – 88.4%.High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): NEC Nijmegen will win (7 of 7 users predict this - 100%) 🥈 Silver Tip. The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:0.
Preview Facts
- A leader and an outsider will face off in this match (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: ) and 16 in the zone Eredivisie (Relegation)).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Nijmegen won 3.
- Nijmegen has been on a winning streak and is in great shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).
- Heracles is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
- Heracles may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- In this match, Nijmegen is the undisputed favorite.
- There will not play in Nijmegen: Entius F.
(Knee Injury)
- There will not play in Heracles: Bruns T.
(Injury)
Reine-Adelaide J.
(Knee Injury)
Scheperman S.
(Muscle Injury)
- There are questionable in Nijmegen: Nuytinck B.
(Knee Injury)
- There are questionable in Heracles: de Keijzer F.
(Inactive)
- We predict that Nijmegen will win today's game, with odds of 1.44.
- In the last 19 head-to-head matches, Nijmegen won 10 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 27:22. (average 1.4:1.2).
- Including home matches between the teams, Nijmegen won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 12:8. (average 1.7:1.1).
How many head-to-head matches has NEC Nijmegen won against Heracles Almelo?
NEC Nijmegen has won 3 of their last 6 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Heracles Almelo won against NEC Nijmegen?
Heracles Almelo has won 3 of their last 6 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between NEC Nijmegen - Heracles Almelo were as follows:
16.08.2025
Heracles Almelo
-
NEC Nijmegen
1:4
18.05.2025
Heracles Almelo
-
NEC Nijmegen
1:2
18.12.2024
Heracles Almelo
-
NEC Nijmegen
1:0
21.09.2024
NEC Nijmegen
-
Heracles Almelo
1:2
03.02.2024
NEC Nijmegen
-
Heracles Almelo
3:1
Latest results of NEC Nijmegen
Latest results of Heracles Almelo
Dutch Eredivisie Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | PSV | 24 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 70:29 | 41 | 62 |
| 2 | Feyenoord | 24 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 55:33 | 22 | 48 |
| 3 | Nijmegen | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 59:40 | 19 | 43 |
| 4 | Ajax | 24 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 47:31 | 16 | 43 |
| 5 | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 42:38 | 4 | 39 |
| 6 | Twente | 24 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 39:26 | 13 | 38 |
| 7 | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 31:40 | -9 | 37 |
| 8 | Utrecht | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 36:31 | 5 | 31 |
| 9 | Groningen | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 31:32 | -1 | 31 |
| 10 | Heerenveen | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 40:42 | -2 | 31 |
| 11 | Sittard | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 36:43 | -7 | 29 |
| 12 | Zwolle | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 34:50 | -16 | 27 |
| 13 | G.A. Eagles | 24 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 37:39 | -2 | 26 |
| 14 | Excelsior | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 26:41 | -15 | 26 |
| 15 | FC Volendam | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 26:39 | -13 | 24 |
| 16 | NAC Breda | 24 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 25:36 | -11 | 22 |
| 17 | Telstar | 24 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 28:41 | -13 | 18 |
| 18 | Heracles | 24 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 31:62 | -31 | 17 |
Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: )
Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Europa League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Eredivisie (Conference League ~ Play Offs: )
Eredivisie (Relegation)
Relegation ~ Eerste Divisie
