Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Heracles and Heerenveen square off against each other at Asito Stadium in what is expected to be a close Eredivisie clash. Heracles have been in a fine form of late, with the team winning three of their last four league matches and they must be brimming with confidence ahead of Sunday’s matinee. Keep in mind, though, that both Thomas Bruns and Justin Hoogma are banned for the match.
De Superfriezen, on the other hand, struggled defensively in a 3-2 loss to Utrecht in their last league match. As Heerenveen have been involved in some high-scoring games of late, we believe that there is a big value in betting on over 2.5 goals. Oliver Braude misses the match through suspension, while fellow midfielder Luuk Brouwers is a major doubt and he will be assessed ahead of the kick-off. In the first half of the season Heerenveen defeated Heracles 3-0.
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.