Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Heracles
Match Time & Date:
05/05/2024
12:15
Prediction: 2-0
Waalwijk
Following back-to-back defeats to Heerenveen and Zwolle, Heracles will look to return to winning ways in the Eredivisie when they face RKC in Sunday’s matinee. Heracles are seven points clear of the relegation zone, meaning that they should be happy with one point from the match. Midfielder Thomas Burns is banned for the match, while both Sven Sonnenberg and Sava Cestic remain in the recovery room.
Henk Fraser’s troops, on the other hand, are desperate to escape the relegation zone, but given their poor winless run in the Dutch top flight, we are tempted to put our money on Heracles this time out. As for the visiting side, Richonell Margaret is pushing for a recall to the starting XI, whilst Nouri El Harmazi remains doubtful. In the first half of the season Heracles defeated RKC Waalwijk 2-1 and we predict that history is going to repeat itself.
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.
