Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Fortuna Sittard Stadion will host Sunday’s Eredivisie game between Fortuna Sittard and Heracles, the two teams who sit in the danger zone. Sjors Ultee’s men are eager to move away from bottom three, and they should take advantage of Heracles’ poor away record. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, with both Angha and Cox returning from suspension. The Black and Whites, on the other hand, failed to win the previous three league fixtures.
Considering that Heracles often struggle on the travels, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the relegation-threatened hosts. Both Kaj Sierhuis and Mateo Les are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the away team. In the first half of the season Heracles defeated Fortuna Sittard 3-1, meaning that the hosts are hungry for revenge.
Highlighted Player (Andreas Samaris):
Greece international midfielder Andreas Samaris began his career playing for Panachaiki before his spells with Panionios and Olympiakos. SL Benfica is the first international experience for the 27-year-old player who arrived in Portugal in 2014.
A full international since 2013, Samaris represented Greece at the 2014 FIFA World Cup during which he managed to make his presence known and earn a move abroad. Andreas Samaris operates as a central midfield but is capable of filling in defensive midfielder role. Greek international was the mainstay for Benfica during his first two seasons at the club managing 46 Primeira Liga appearances during the period. He also added 12 Champions League appearances.
Andreas Samaras helped Benfica win two Primeira Liga titles, two Taca da Liga trophies and one Super Cup. Greek international was the regular performer for his national team during the unsuccessful Euro 2016 qualifying campaign with ten games to his name.
Highlighted Team (Heracles):
Heracles is a professional Dutch club based in Almelo. The club was formed back in May 1903 and named after Heracles, the demigod son of Zeus. From 1974 to 1998 the club played under the name of SC Heracles ’74. The Heraclieden’s home colours are black and white, while blue is the dominant colour of their away shirt.
Twente are considered one of the club’s main rivals in the Netherlands. Speaking of the club’s achievements, it has to be noted that Heracles have won two Eredivisie trophies (1926/27, 1940/41). In the 2011/12 season they made it to the Dutch Cup final. Heracles faced PSV in the title game, with the Dutch giants proving to be a big catch for the underdogs.
PSV won the game 3-0. In the 2016/17 season Heracles participated in the Europa League, with the team suffering elimination to Arouca in the third qualifying round. Everton is leading the club’s all-time goal-scoring chart with 77 goals.