Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Yanmar Stadion will host Sunday’s matinee between Almere City and Heracles, the two teams who are almost level on points in the Eredivisie standings. Almere have been in a fine form of late, with the team extending their unbeaten run to six games thanks to a 2-2 draw with Ajax and it is no wonder the odds for home win have been dropping. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of the visit of Heracles.
Dan Hillhouse’s men, on the other hand, suffered a dip in form and given their four-game losing run in all competitions, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the home side. Defender Justin Hoogma misses out through suspension, while both Abdenego Nankishi and Diego van Oorschot are out of contention with injuries, speaking of the away team. In their last meeting at the venue Almere City defeated Heracles 3-2.
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.