Our prediction for this KNVB Cup match:
De Graafschap
Match Time & Date:
16/01/2025
18:45
Prediction: 1-1
Heracles
There will be fireworks when De Graafschap and Heracles lock horns at De Vijverberg in an eagerly-awaited KNVB Beker game. De Graafschap aim to kickstart 2025 in style, but they face a tough challenge against the Eredivisie outfit. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of Thursday’s encounter. The Black and Whites, on the other hand, played out a 1-1 draw with Sparta Rotterdam in their first league game of the year.
As De Graafschap are tough to beat at home, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on draw. All Bultman, Cestic, Kulenovic, and Laursen are out of contention with injuries for the visiting team. Fit-again Heracles defender Justin Hoogma is pushing for a start after coming as a substitute in the last Eredivisie game. Israel forward Suf Podgoreanu could sneak into the starting line-up as well.
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.
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