Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Heracles
Match Time & Date:
25/08/2024
14:30
Prediction: 1-1
Willem II
Heracles will be aiming to make amends for a 3-1 loss to PSV when they welcome Willem II to their Asito Stadium on Sunday. The Black and Whites are determined to record their first win of the process, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. All Bultman, Cestic, Hoogma, Hornkamp, van Oorschot, and Zamburek remain on the sidelines with injuries for the home side.
The Tricolores, on the other hand, made a promising start to the season, with the team holding Feyenoord to a 1-1 draw, while beating Go Ahead Eagles. Willem II, though, are not considered good travellers, which is probably the main reason why we are going to bet on draw. Defender Erik Shouten is likely to miss the game with injury, while midfielder Niels van Berkel is a major doubt, speaking of the visiting team.
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.
