Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Feyenoord and Heracles face each other in a highly-anticipated postponed Eredivisie fixture at De Kuip. Feyenoord failed to turn their dominance into victory in a goalless draw with Twente, with the team missing a number of clear-cut chances to break the deadlock. The Rotterdammers aim to stay in the title race as longer as possible, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at Heracles. Head coach Arne Slot can count on key players for the midweek clash.
The Black and Whites, on the other hand, were more than unfortunate not to grab something from the Utrecht game, with defender Mats Knoester scoring an own goal in the stoppage time. Considering that Heracles are not regarded as good travelers, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the title-chasing hosts. In their last meeting at the venue (KNVB Beker) Feyenoord defeated Heracles 3-2.
Highlighted Player (Leroy Fer):
After spending four years at Feyenoord, Leroy Fer joined FC Twente in 2011. On 13 July, 2013 Norwich City chiefs closed a four-year deal with Fer for a fee in the region of £4.4 million. The Dutch midfielder made 30 appearances for Norwich and he scored three goals for the Carrow Road outfit.
Following Norwich’s relegation from the elite division, the highly rated footballer went on to join Queens Park Rangers at the end of the 2013/2014 campaign. The Dutch footballer scored eight goals in 48 appearances for QPR, but on 1 February 2016 he was sent on loan to Swansea City. Fer made his move to Swansea permanent five months later.
Leroy was born on 5 January, 1990 in Zoetemeer, Netherlands and he is 188 cm tall. His parents are originally from Curacao and his father Lesley was a baseball player. Speaking of his individual awards, Leroy Fer was named Rotterdam Talent of the Year in 2008.
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.