Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Buoyed by a 2-0 win over Almere City, Heracles will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Utrecht on Matchday 20. The Black and Whites aim to escape the danger zone and you should know that they are after their third home win of the process. Bearing any fresh injury worries, head coach Erwin van de Looi is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated Almere at the weekend.
Utrecht, on the other hand, head into the match following a goalless draw with AZ Alkmaar. Ron Jans’ men are eager to stay in the Champions League berth, but beating Heracles on the road is easier said than done. Taking everything into account, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. Both Can Bozdogan and Rickson Van Hees should miss out with injuries for the visiting team.
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.