Heracles vs Heerenveen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Dec 2025
Eredivisie Betting Preview: Heracles vs Heerenveen
Heracles meet Heerenveen at Asito Stadion, with kick-off set for 10:30 on Saturday 20 December.
If you agree with our verdict that Heracles can avoid defeat against Heerenveen, then you can back the home team with a +0.25 goal start at -100. This means our Asian Handicap stake is split equally between 0 and +0.5.
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Heracles were defeated in their last Eredivisie game. Away from home, they suffered a 4-3 loss against PSV Eindhoven at Philips Stadion. The Almelo club ended up with just 34% possession and had six shots on target, while Jizz Hornkamp got two goals and Luka Kulenovic scored the other.
Four days ago, Heracles won 4-1 in the KNVB Cup when hosting Hoogeveen.
Heerenveen got the win in their previous Eredivisie game. A 3-0 victory occurred on the road at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel when playing Sparta Rotterdam. Robin Veldman's team recorded five shots on goal and had 48% possession, with Jacob Trenskow, Vasilios Zagaritis and Said Bakari (own goal) on the scoresheet.
On Wednesday night, Heerenveen claimed a 3-2 victory when facing Feyenoord away in the KNVB Cup.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Abe Lenstra Stadion hosted the last head-to-head when home side Heerenveen drew 1-1 with Heracles. We’ve seen the past 10 H2H matches feature five Heerenveen wins, two draws and three Heracles triumphs.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | SC Heerenveen |
16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 26:26 | 20 |
| 16 | Heracles |
16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 26 | 41 | -15 | 26:41 | 14 |
Heracles have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts. Ernest Faber's men have averaged 45.5% possession, 349.1 passes and 5.1 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.3 goals from 6.2 shots on goal, 14.4 attempts and 5.9 corners.
Jizz Hornkamp is the top scorer with 9 goals, Luka Kulenovic has 4, with Ivan Mesik and Damon Mirani on 2. Ajdin Hrustic has made the most assists with 6.
Heerenveen have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 14.8 attempts, 5.8 shots on goal and 1.8 goals. The Super Frisians average 51.6% possession, 434.1 passes, 6.8 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts.
Dylan Vente has top scored with 5, while Jacob Trenskow, Ringo Meerveld and Vaclav Sejk are next on 2. Luuk Brouwers and Oliver Braude have clocked up 3 assists, with Bernt Klaverboer keeping one clean sheet in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Heracles predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Timo Jansink (GK), Mike Te Wierik, Damon Mirani, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck, Jannes Wieckhoff, Ajdin Hrustic, Thomas Bruns, Bryan Limbombe, Tristan van Gilst, Walid Ould-Chikh, Jizz Hornkamp.
Heerenveen predicted lineup (4-3-3): Bernt Klaverboer (GK), Oliver Braude, Sam Kersten, Maas Willemsen, Vasilios Zagaritis, Marcus Linday, Joris van Overeem, Ringo Meerveld, Jacob Trenskow, Dylan Vente, Eser Gurbuz.
Heracles vs Heerenveen Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Heracles vs Heerenveen preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to corners advice, player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.
Match Prediction
We’re backing Heracles at -100 in this Eredivisie game with a +0.25 goal start. We think that the home team will have the edge and we can therefore feel confident of a return with this bet.
The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a Eredivisie verdict is reached.
Key Heracles vs Heerenveen league stats:
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Correct Score Prediction
We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +900 and it involves Heracles winning 1-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.
Player Prop Picks
Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen) has chalked up one or more shots on goal in eight of his past ten Eredivisie games on the road. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Shots on Target line and there are odds of -167 available.
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Jizz Hornkamp (Heracles) has scored six goals in his past five Eredivisie matches on home soil. We’re content to land the +165 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
Heerenveen have covered the 5.5 corners line in four consecutive games, with Heracles conceding over 5.5 corners in their past three matches. We’re content to wager the -100 for Heerenveen to cover the Team Corners line as this looks appealing.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi picks are Heracles on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, no more than two goals to be scored and also Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen) to record one or more shots on target.
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Heracles vs Heerenveen Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
The bookies have Heerenveen at +106 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 49% likely to win this Eredivisie encounter according to the latest betting odds. Heracles are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +225.
Heerenveen and Heracles can be backed at -192 and +132 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.
There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. BTTS Yes is available at -200 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.
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Dylan Vente is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +380. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.
Heracles are unbeaten in the last three games at Asito Stadion. The Almelo club have finished with five defeats, four wins and one draw in the past 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 2.40.
Heerenveen have managed six losses, two victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.70.
The past meeting at Asito Stadion saw Heracles defeat Heerenveen 2-1. The previous 6 H2H games at Asito Stadion have seen both teams achieve three victories.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Heracles Home Stats |
4-1-5 | 4.50 | 2.10 | 2.40 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 3 | |
Heerenveen Away Stats |
2-2-6 | 2.90 | 1.20 | 1.70 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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
- Eredivisie: 15/03 2025 Heerenveen 1 Heracles 1
- Eredivisie: 27/09 2024 Heracles 2 Heerenveen 1
- Eredivisie: 14/04 2024 Heracles 0 Heerenveen 2
- Eredivisie: 28/10 2023 Heerenveen 3 Heracles 0
- Eredivisie: 18/03 2022 Heerenveen 2 Heracles 0
- Eredivisie: 04/12 2021 Heracles 0 Heerenveen 1
- Eredivisie: 23/01 2021 Heracles 1 Heerenveen 0
- Eredivisie: 20/12 2020 Heerenveen 1 Heracles 2
- Eredivisie: 21/12 2019 Heerenveen 1 Heracles 1
- Eredivisie: 04/08 2019 Heracles 0 Heerenveen 4
Heracles League Stats
CHeerenveen League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 5.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.80 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 45.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 51.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Heracles this season are Jizz Hornkamp (10), Luka Kulenovic (4), Damon Mirani (3)
- Top Assistors for Heracles this season are Ajdin Hrustic (6), Walid Ould-Chikh (4), Bryan Limbombe (3)
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Heracles vs Heerenveen Lineups & Team News
Before making your bets, take a look at the Heracles vs Heerenveen team news. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed Eredivisie lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.
Heracles Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Heerenveen Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Heracles Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Heerenveen Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Heracles Lineups
Previous Heerenveen Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Heracles Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ernest Faber
Heerenveen Player Stats & Squad
Eredivisie Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 16 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 50:20 | 43 |
| 2 | Feyenoord | 16 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 41:20 | 34 |
| 3 | Ajax | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 30:20 | 29 |
| 4 | NEC Nijmegen | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 41:27 | 28 |
| 5 | Groningen | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 24:21 | 26 |
| 6 | AZ Alkmaar | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 28:24 | 25 |
| 7 | Twente | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 25:20 | 24 |
| 8 | Utrecht | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 27:21 | 23 |
| 9 | SC Heerenveen | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 26:26 | 20 |
| 10 | Sp. Rotterdam | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 17:31 | 20 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 20:36 | 19 |
| 12 | Go Ahead E. | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 25:28 | 18 |
| 13 | Fortuna Sittard | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 21:26 | 18 |
| 14 | Excelsior | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 14:26 | 16 |
| 15 | Volendam | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 19:30 | 14 |
| 16 | Heracles | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 26:41 | 14 |
| 17 | NAC Breda | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 16:25 | 13 |
| 18 | Telstar | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 19:27 | 12 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 26:13 | 19 |
| 2 | Ajax | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 15:7 | 19 |
| 3 | Feyenoord | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 21:11 | 18 |
| 4 | Utrecht | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17:7 | 17 |
| 5 | NEC Nijmegen | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 21:10 | 16 |
| 6 | Groningen | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14:7 | 14 |
| 7 | Twente | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12:10 | 14 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12:10 | 14 |
| 9 | PEC Zwolle | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7:11 | 13 |
| 10 | AZ Alkmaar | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 18:15 | 12 |
| 11 | Volendam | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14:11 | 12 |
| 12 | Go Ahead E. | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12:9 | 12 |
| 13 | SC Heerenveen | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15:14 | 12 |
| 14 | NAC Breda | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9:9 | 11 |
| 15 | Sp. Rotterdam | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9:18 | 11 |
| 16 | Heracles | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 18:18 | 10 |
| 17 | Excelsior | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 6:9 | 9 |
| 18 | Telstar | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 15:19 | 7 |
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