Heracles Almelo
Football Netherlands - Eredivisie Asito Stadion Sun 1 Feb 08:30
Fortuna Sittard
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Heracles vs Fortuna Sittard

Bottom-of-the-table Heracles welcome Fortuna Sittard to Asito Stadion, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 1 February.

A Free-Flowing Game Could Lead to Goals

When Heracles meet Fortuna, there could be a few goals scored. That leads us to back the Over 2.5 selection when it comes to Total Goals, with the betting odds of -139 looking like excellent value.

1-1 Draw in Pair’s Previous Clash

Bottom club Heracles have been beaten in their last five Eredivisie games. Away at De Kuip, Feyenoord recently beat them 4-2. The Almelo outfit had just 34% possession and recorded three shots on target, with Luka Kulenovic and Tristan van Gilst each scoring one goal.

Fortuna Sittard won their previous game. It was on the road where FC Groningen were beaten 2-1 at Euroborg Stadion. Danny Buijs' side were restricted to 40% possession and had six shots on goal, with Kaj Sierhuis and Lance Duijvestijn on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Fortuna have avoided defeat against Heracles in the past five games, with their last clash being a 1-1 draw at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. The past 10 H2H meetings have featured four Heracles victories, three draws and three Fortuna wins.

Eredivisie G W D L GF GA GD GD P
11 Fortuna Sittard logo Fortuna Sittard 34 11 6 17 49 63 -14 49:63 39
18 Heracles logo Heracles 34 5 4 25 35 85 -50 35:85 19
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Heracles – Last 10 League Games

Heracles have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. Ernest Faber's team have averaged 45.7% possession, 345.1 passes and 5.0 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 2.2 goals from 5.9 shots on goal, 14.3 attempts and 6.1 corners.

Players to Watch

Jizz Hornkamp leads the way with 7 goals, while Luka Kulenovic and Damon Mirani have 5 and 2 respectively. Walid Ould-Chikh and Ajdin Hrustic have racked up the most assists with 4 each.

Fortuna Sittard – Last 10 League Games

Fortuna have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 12.9 attempts, 4.9 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. The Sittard-Geleen club average 41.5% possession, 336.4 passes, 5.3 corners awarded and 7.5 corners against them, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 5.9 shots on goal and 16.3 attempts.

Players to Watch

The top scorers have been Kaj Sierhuis on 7, followed by Kristoffer Peterson and Justin Lonwijk with 2. Mohammed Ihattaren has been the top assist maker on 5, with Mattijs Branderhorst notching one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Heracles confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Remko Pasveer (GK), Mike te Wierik, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck, Ivan Mesik, Mimeirhel Benita, Ajdin Hrustic, Damon Mirani, Djevencio van der Kust, Walid Ould-Chikh, Naci Unuvar, Lequincio Zeefuik.

Fortuna Sittard confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Mattijs Branderhorst (GK), Shawn Adewoye, Ivan Marquez, Neraysho Kasanwirjo, Ivo Pinto, Philip Brittijn, Edouard Michut, Justin Hubner, Mohammed Ihattaren, Kristoffer Peterson, Kaj Sierhuis.

Heracles vs Fortuna Sittard Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top Heracles vs Fortuna Sittard 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

There could be some merit in backing Over 2.5 Goals when it comes to this Eredivisie match. We think that this is a value betting angle and we’re happy to take the -139 that is currently available.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest Eredivisie stats.

Key Heracles vs Fortuna Sittard league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Heracles games at home.
  • 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 4 Fortuna games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Fortuna games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Fortuna games.
Over 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 58.1% likelihood of our pick winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Heracles Heracles logo 2 - 1 Fortuna logo Fortuna

There are odds of +650 available that Heracles land a 2-1 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mohammed Ihattaren Over 2.5 Shots +102 BetMGM logo

Mohammed Ihattaren (Fortuna) has had over 2.5 shots in six of his past nine Eredivisie games. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the Player Shots line, with odds of +102 currently available.

Latest Mohammed Ihattaren Player Prop Odds

Luka Kulenovic to Score +180 BetMGM logo

Luka Kulenovic (Heracles) has scored five goals in his past nine Eredivisie matches. We’ll take a chance at +180 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Luka Kulenovic Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -109 BetMGM logo

The average corner count for the past five Fortuna Sittard games has been 14.80, with the equivalent number for the last ten Heracles matches being 11.10. There’s everything to like about the Total Corners line which looks low and we’d expect the teams to go over at -109.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Heracles Logo Heracles
Total
11.10 5.00 6.10
Home
9.90 4.90 5.00
Away
12.10 4.20 7.90
Fortuna Logo Fortuna
Total
12.80 5.30 7.50
Home
11.90 5.40 6.50
Away
11.40 3.80 7.60
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 -139
Asian Handicap Heracles -0.25 +104
Total Corners Over 10.5 -109

We’ve got a same-game multi with three options: Over 2.5 goals, Heracles on the Asian Handicap at -0.25 along with more than 10.5 corners to be taken.

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Heracles vs Fortuna Sittard 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.

1x2 Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

Heracles are regarded as having a 46% chance of winning this Eredivisie clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are +117. If you’re interested in wagering Fortuna Sittard, you can get +220 for the underdog.

There are different ways to bet on Heracles winning and that includes the -114 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. It also means that if they draw with Fortuna, you get half stakes refunded.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -164.

The leading football betting sites have excellent coverage when it comes to all Eredivisie games. That means hundreds of markets from which to choose and something to suit everyone.

Luka Kulenovic Top of First Goalscorer List

Favourite Luka Kulenovic is now available at +475 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals
Luka Kulenovic (Heracles)
First
+170
Anytime
+475
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Mohammed Ihattaren (Fortuna)
First
+230
Anytime
+550
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Lequincio Zeefuik (Heracles)
First
+240
Anytime
+600
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Kaj Sierhuis (Fortuna)
First
+250
Anytime
+550
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Player Shots
Luka Kulenovic (Heracles)
Over 3.5
+123
Under 3.5
-
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Lequincio Zeefuik (Heracles)
Over 2.5
+118
Under 2.5
-
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Kaj Sierhuis (Fortuna)
Over 2.5
-149
Under 2.5
-
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Mohammed Ihattaren (Fortuna)
Over 2.5
+115
Under 2.5
-
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Heracles Searching For Improved Results at Home

Stats: Eredivisie matches only
Heracles have failed to win in their last three matches at Asito Stadion. The Almelo outfit have collected six defeats, three wins and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 2.50.

Fortuna have finished with six losses, two victories and two draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

When previously meeting at Asito Stadion, Heracles and Fortuna played out a 2-2 draw. The past 6 H2H meetings at Asito Stadion have resulted in three Heracles wins, two draws and one Fortuna success.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Heracles logo Heracles Home Stats 3-1-6 4.40 1.90 2.50 8 2 6 4
Fortuna Sittard logo Fortuna Sittard Away Stats 2-2-6 3.20 1.30 1.90 6 4 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
Team Stats
Heracles logo Heracles League Stats
Fortuna Sittard logo Fortuna Sittard League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Heracles vs Fortuna Sittard Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Heracles vs Fortuna Sittard team news before you bet. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie together with updated injury news.

Heracles Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

Fortuna Sittard Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

Heracles Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

22 Remko Pasveer
23 Mike te Wierik 18 Alec Van Hoorenbeeck 24 Ivan Mesik
2 Mimeirhel Benita 70 Ajdin Hrustic 4 Damon Mirani 5 D. van der
73 Walid Ould-Chikh 9 Naci Unuvar
25 Lequincio Zeefuik
31 Mattijs Branderhorst
4 Shawn Adewoye 44 Ivan Marquez 21 Neraysho Kasanwirjo
12 Ivo Pinto 23 Philip Brittijn 20 Edouard Michut 28 Justin Hubner
52 Mohammed Ihattaren 7 Kristoffer Peterson
9 Kaj Sierhuis

Fortuna Sittard Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

Heracles Substitutes

  • 3Jannes Wieckhoff
  • 6Sava Cestic
  • 7Bryan Limbombe
  • 8Mario Engels
  • 13Jan Zamburek
  • 16Timo Jansink
  • 17Tristan van Gilst
  • 19Luka Kulenovic
  • 21Y. Borges Sanches
  • 27Jop Tijink
  • 30Robin Mantel
  • 39Sil Blokhuis

Fortuna Sittard Substitutes

  • 6Syb van Ottele
  • 10Alen Halilovic
  • 18Dimitrios Limnios
  • 19Paul Gladon
  • 22Samuel Bastien
  • 25Niels Martens
  • 38Tristan Schenkhuizen
  • 46Moussa Gbemou
  • 48Lars van Parys

Previous Heracles Lineups

25 Jan Eredivisie
Feyenoord 4-2 Heracles
18 Jan Eredivisie
Heracles 0-2 Twente
14 Jan KNVB Cup
Go Ahead E. 4-3 Heracles
11 Jan Eredivisie
Sp. Rotterdam 2-0 Heracles
20 Dec Eredivisie
Heracles 0-3 SC Heerenveen
16 Dec KNVB Cup
Heracles 4-1 Hoogeveen

Previous Fortuna Sittard Lineups

25 Jan Eredivisie
Groningen 1-2 Fortuna Sittard
17 Jan Eredivisie
Fortuna Sittard 1-2 PSV
11 Jan Eredivisie
Go Ahead E. 2-2 Fortuna Sittard
21 Dec Eredivisie
Fortuna Sittard 4-3 AZ Alkmaar
17 Dec KNVB Cup
Fortuna Sittard 2-3 Almere
13 Dec Eredivisie
PEC Zwolle 1-0 Fortuna Sittard

Injuries & Suspensions

Heracles Injury Table
Type Name Info
Luka Kulenovic Red card (direc
Fabian de Keijzer Hip
Mario Engels Other
Jan Zamburek Other
Ivan Mesik Other
Fortuna Sittard Injury Table
Type Name Info
Luka Tunjic Groin
Edouard Michut Other
Daley Sinkgraven Knee
Team Squads

Heracles Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Ernest Faber

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Damon Mirani 4 D 20 1759 20 0 3 0 4 0
Ivan Mesik 24 D 19 1698 19 0 2 0 6 0
Ajdin Hrustic 20 M 18 1446 16 2 0 6 5 0
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck 18 D 15 1345 15 5 1 0 1 0
Jan Zamburek 13 M 18 1244 15 4 0 1 5 0

Fortuna Sittard Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Danny Buijs

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Mattijs Branderhorst 31 G 20 1800 20 0 0 0 3 0
Ivan Marquez 44 D 20 1633 18 2 0 0 2 0
Shawn Adewoye 4 D 19 1534 19 0 0 0 3 0
Philip Brittijn 23 M 19 1407 16 3 3 1 6 0
Ivo Pinto 12 D 18 1367 16 3 0 4 2 0
Netherlands FlagEredivisie Table
Eredivisie Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 34 27 3 4 101:45 84
2 Feyenoord 34 19 8 7 70:44 65
3 NEC Nijmegen 34 16 11 7 77:53 59
4 Twente 34 15 13 6 59:40 58
5 Ajax 34 14 14 6 62:41 56
6 Utrecht 34 15 8 11 55:42 53
7 AZ Alkmaar 34 14 10 10 58:51 52
8 SC Heerenveen 34 14 9 11 57:53 51
9 Groningen 34 14 6 14 49:45 48
10 Sp. Rotterdam 34 12 7 15 40:62 43
11 Fortuna Sittard 34 11 6 17 49:63 39
12 Go Ahead E. 34 8 14 12 54:53 38
13 Excelsior 34 10 8 16 43:56 38
14 Telstar 34 9 10 15 49:55 37
15 PEC Zwolle 34 9 10 15 44:71 37
16 Volendam 34 8 8 18 35:55 32
17 NAC Breda 34 6 11 17 35:58 29
18 Heracles 34 5 4 25 35:85 19
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 17 13 2 2 58:26 41
2 Feyenoord 17 11 3 3 39:23 36
3 Utrecht 17 10 3 4 31:13 33
4 NEC Nijmegen 17 9 5 3 41:25 32
5 Twente 17 9 5 3 29:16 32
6 Ajax 17 9 4 4 32:17 31
7 AZ Alkmaar 17 8 7 2 39:26 31
8 SC Heerenveen 17 8 6 3 33:24 30
9 PEC Zwolle 17 8 4 5 21:21 28
10 Go Ahead E. 17 6 7 4 34:24 25
11 Groningen 17 7 4 6 27:18 25
12 Fortuna Sittard 17 7 4 6 28:29 25
13 Volendam 17 6 5 6 24:23 23
14 Sp. Rotterdam 17 6 5 6 21:27 23
15 Telstar 17 5 5 7 31:28 20
16 NAC Breda 17 5 5 7 20:23 20
17 Excelsior 17 5 3 9 20:22 18
18 Heracles 17 4 3 10 23:36 15

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