Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Excelsior
Match Time & Date:
12/05/2024
14:30
Prediction: 1-0
Heracles
Following a 3-0 loss to NEC Nijmegen, Excelsior will be aiming to give fans some cheer when they take on Heracles in their last home game of the process. The Rotterdammers are desperate to avoid automatic relegation and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field in Sunday’s clash. Siebe Horemans is banned for the match, while there are no fresh injury worries in the home team.
Erwin van de Looi’s troops, on the other hand, are one point away from securing the Eredivisie survival. As Heracles play host to Fortuna Sittard on the last day of the season, we are tempted to put our money on Excelsior this time out. Both Sven Sonnenberg and Sava Cestic are sidelined with injuries, while all Emil Hansson, Stijn Bultman, and Nikolai Laursen are rated doubtful, speaking of the visiting side.
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.
