Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Heracles will look to continue their strong home form when they host RKC Waalwijk at the Asito Stadium in this Eredivisie clash. The hosts have already claimed two home wins this season and will be eager to secure a third, especially after the humiliation of a 5-0 loss in their last meeting at this venue. Revenge will undoubtedly be on the minds of John Lammers’ men.
RKC, meanwhile, have been struggling on the road this term, losing all five away games. Their defensive struggles and inability to compete away from home have been a major issue, and their task is made even harder with influential midfielder Daouda Weidmann serving a suspension. Heracles have shown flashes of quality, particularly in attack, and their motivation to rectify last season’s drubbing could make them a formidable opponent in this fixture. Given RKC's poor away record, we predict that the hosts are going to emerge triumphant in Saturday's encounter.
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.