Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Friday’s football game between Heracles and Heerenveen will open round 7 of the new Eredivisie campaign. Heracles desperately needed a win against NEC Nijmegen and they managed to get one, with the team making amends for their slow start to the season. A man to watch in the home team will be summer signing Luka Kulenovic, who opened his goal-scoring account at the weekend, while midfielder Sem Scheperman remains on the sidelines with injury.
De Superfriezen, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-1 win over Groningen. Beating Heracles at Asito Stadium, though, is easier said than done, and we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on both teams to score. Even though Robin van Persie has a luxury to field the best possible side against Heracles, talented forward Daniel Seland Karlsbakk should sneak into the starting XI.
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.