Heracles Almelo aim to get back on course following a 3-1 defeat to PSV, and with Damon Mirani back from suspension, they at least regain stability at the back. As both Heracles and Utrecht are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in Friday's game, we predict a 2-2 draw. Heracles's form remains worrying: just 0.40 points per game overall, only 10% wins, and they concede 2.60 goals per match. At home, Heracles still struggle, failing to score in 60% of their recent games and allowing 1.90 xGA per match, highlighting defensive fragility.
Utrecht travel in far better shape after a 2-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar. Ron Jans' men have taken 1.40 points per game away from home, scoring 1.80 goals per away match and hitting BTTS in 100% of away outings. Their attack consistently produces (1.34 xG away), although the defence remains vulnerable at 1.67 xGA. Historically, Utrecht dominate this fixture with 16 wins from 31 H2H meetings.
As Heracles average 3.40 total goals and Utrecht 2.60, punters from all four corners of the world can find value in betting on Over 2.5 goals, alongside Both Teams to Score and Over 3.5 goals (small stake).
This Netherlands Eredivisie match will be played on Friday 6 March 2026 at 19:00.
What is our Heracles vs Utrecht prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Heracles 2 - 2 Utrecht
Heracles vs Utrecht Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1200 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -143 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 225 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -118 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Yoann Cathline @ 187 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Yoann Cathline @ 600 Odds
- To be Booked: Lequincio Zeefuik @ 175 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Heracles +0.5 @ -143 Odds
- European Handicap: Heracles +1 @ -150 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -150 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 450 Odds
- Clean Sheet: FC Utrecht - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferHeracles Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lldllwllll | 0.40 |
| Home | llwll | 0.60 |
| Away | ldlll | 0.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 2.60 | 4.20 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 2.60 | 2.00 | 3.20 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.15 | 1.27 | 1.03 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.97 | 1.90 | 2.03 |
Utrecht Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllldlwwdw | 1.10 |
| Home | llldw | 0.80 |
| Away | lldww | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 1.60 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 0.60 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 60% | 20% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.51 | 1.67 | 1.34 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.41 | 1.15 | 1.67 |
Heracles vs Utrecht Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Heracles (23%)
31 Matches
Utrecht (52%)
