Go Ahead Eagles vs Heracles Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Feb 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Go Ahead Eagles vs Heracles

Go Ahead Eagles host Heracles at De Adelaarshorst, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 22 February.

The stats imply that we’ll see a few goals when Go Ahead Eagles and Heracles clash. If you think our pick is the right way to go, you can secure odds of -159 when it comes to betting Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market.

Go Ahead Eagles have been beaten in back-to-back Eredivisie games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 1-0 defeat against Feyenoord at De Kuip. The Deventer club recorded just 25% possession and didn’t have a single shot on target.

Heracles have been defeated in four straight road games. Their previous contest was a 1-0 home defeat against NAC Breda at Asito Stadion. Ernest Faber's team were 52% in the possession stakes and managed three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

When these two teams last met, Eagles claimed a home KNVB Cup win on penalties (2-2 AET). Eagles have landed four victories, Heracles have three wins and there’s been two draws in the past 9 H2H meetings.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
15	Go Ahead E.	23	4	11	8	33	39	-6	33:39	23
18	Heracles	23	5	2	16	31	58	-27	31:58	17

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Eagles have 3 losses and 7 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 12.5 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal. Melvin Boel's side have averaged 48.0% possession, 401.4 passes and 5.7 corners per game, conceding 1.7 goals and 5.8 corners from 18.0 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal.

Mathis Suray leads the way with 4 goals, Melle Meulensteen has 2, with Julius Dirksen and two others on 1. The top assist makers are Jakob Breum, Thibo Baeten and Milan Smit, all of whom have 2 on the board.

Heracles have won 1, lost 7 and drawn 2, with an average of 9.7 attempts, 3.7 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. The Almelo outfit average 42.7% possession, 323.4 passes, 4.1 corners in their favour and 6.1 corners against, while 2.3 goals have been conceded from 6.2 shots on goal and 15.6 attempts.

Jizz Hornkamp got 3 goals, Luka Kulenovic notched 2, while Lequincio Zeefuik and two other players scored 1. Mario Engels, Djevencio van der Kust and Walid Ould-Chikh have clocked up 2 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Go Ahead Eagles predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jari De Busser (GK), Alfons Sampsted, Julius Dirksen, Joris Kramer, Aske Adelgaard, Melle Meulensteen, Evert Linthorst, Jaden Slory, Richonell Margaret, Mathis Suray, Jakob Breum Martinsen.

Heracles predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Remko Pasveer (GK), Mike Te Wierik, Sava Cestic, Ivan Mesik, Mimeirhel Benita, Ajdin Hrustic, Damon Mirani, Djevencio van der Kust, Walid Ould-Chikh, Naci Ünüvar, Luka Kulenovic.

Go Ahead Eagles vs Heracles Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top Go Ahead Eagles vs Heracles betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, corners market tip, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

We could see the ball hit the net a few times in this Eredivisie clash, so let’s take the -159 when it comes to Over 2.5. We’re confident of a return based on the available information.

The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the Eredivisie team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.

Key Go Ahead Eagles vs Heracles league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 18 GAE games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 GAE games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Heracles games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Heracles games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Heracles games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 61.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Eagles 2 - 1 Heracles

There could be merit in backing GAE to win 2-1. Odds of +575 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ajdin Hrustic Over 1.5 Shots +115

Ajdin Hrustic (Heracles) has had over 1.5 shots in three of his past four Eredivisie matches. The numbers imply that he can succeed with our Overs bet and we’re delighted to take the +115 available.

Latest Ajdin Hrustic Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+440

First

+1200

Shots

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

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Mathis Suray to Score +140

Mathis Suray (GAE) has been on the scoresheet in his past three Eredivisie games on home soil. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +140.

Latest Mathis Suray Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+140

First

+370

Shots

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Heracles Over 3.5 Corners -143

Heracles have had over 3.5 corners in three straight matches, while Go Ahead Eagles have had an average of 6.40 corners against them in their previous 5 games. We’re going to take the Overs for Heracles Team Corners, with this line standing out and you can get odds of -143.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Eagles

Total

11.50 5.70 5.80

Home

12.10 7.40 4.70

Away

10.30 3.80 6.50

Heracles

Total

10.20 4.10 6.10

Home

9.10 4.50 4.60

Away

11.90 4.70 7.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-130

Under 10.5

-109

Eagles Corners

Over 6.5

-109

Under 6.5

-132

Heracles Corners

Over 3.5

-161

Under 3.5

+112

Most Corners

1

-238

X

+750

2

+225

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Go Ahead Eagles vs Heracles Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookmakers have Go Ahead Eagles at -149 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 60% chance of winning this Eredivisie clash based on the betting odds. Heracles are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +370.

Backing Eagles -0.75 at -112 on the Asian Handicap line means they need to win by two goals or more against Heracles for a full payout. A one-goal success would see you get paid out on the -0.5 part and money back on the -1.0 part.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -167.

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Full-Time Result

1

-149

X

+295

2

+370

Half-Time Result

1

+118

X

+148

2

+350

Double Chance

1X

-526

12

-417

X2

+110

Draw No Bet

1

-357

2

+225

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-112

2 Hcp +0.75

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+123

Over 2.5

-159

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-167

No

+125

Mathis Suray can be backed to find the net anytime at +140. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +370.

Mathis Suray (GAE)

First

+140

Anytime

+370

Victor Edvardsen (GAE)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Luka Kulenovic (Heracles)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Jakob Breum (GAE)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

Finn Stokkers (GAE)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Søren Tengstedt (GAE)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Melle Meulensteen (GAE)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Richonell Margaret (GAE)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Naci Ünüvar (Heracles)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Lequincio Zeefuik (Heracles)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Kenzo Goudmijn (GAE)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Bryan Limbombe (Heracles)

First

+420

Anytime

+1200

Ajdin Hrustic (Heracles)

First

+440

Anytime

+1200

Thomas Bruns (Heracles)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Erik Ahlstrand (Heracles)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Ivan Mesik (Heracles)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Evert Linthorst (GAE)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Sem Scheperman (Heracles)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Alfons Sampsted (GAE)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Giovanni van Zwam (GAE)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Dean James (GAE)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Jan Zamburek (Heracles)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Djevencio Van der Kust (Heracles)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Joris Kramer (GAE)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Aske Emil Adelgaard (GAE)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Mathis Suray (GAE)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-

Luka Kulenovic (Heracles)

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-

Jakob Breum (GAE)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Victor Edvardsen (GAE)

Over 2.5

+133

Under 2.5

-

Lequincio Zeefuik (Heracles)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Thomas Bruns (Heracles)

Over 1.5

+132

Under 1.5

-

Bryan Limbombe (Heracles)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Kenzo Goudmijn (GAE)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Ajdin Hrustic (Heracles)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

Naci Ünüvar (Heracles)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Richonell Margaret (GAE)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Melle Meulensteen (GAE)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Søren Tengstedt (GAE)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

Finn Stokkers (GAE)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Erik Ahlstrand (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Ivan Mesik (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Evert Linthorst (GAE)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Sem Scheperman (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-

Alfons Sampsted (GAE)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-

Dean James (GAE)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-

Jan Zamburek (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-

Djevencio Van der Kust (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-

Joris Kramer (GAE)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-

Aske Emil Adelgaard (GAE)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-

Go Ahead Eagles haven’t tasted victory at De Adelaarshorst in the previous seven matches. The Deventer club have collected five draws, three wins and two defeats in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Heracles have been defeated in four straight away matches. Ernest Faber's team have managed eight losses, one victory and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 2.70.

When the teams previously met at De Adelaarshorst, Eagles defeated Heracles on penalties (2-2 AET). In the past 3 H2H games at De Adelaarshorst, Eagles have won all of them.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Go Ahead Eagles Home Stats		3-5-2	2.80	1.30	1.50	6	4	7	3
Heracles Away Stats		1-1-8	3.80	1.10	2.70	8	2	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Go Ahead Eagles vs Heracles Lineups & Team News

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