Heracles vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 May 2025
NEC on the Asian Handicap Gives Nice Insurance
NEC represent value when it comes to the Asian Handicap 0.0. The big upside of this wager is that we get a return at -108 if they beat Heracles and money refunded if the match ends level.
Heracles Extra Time Victory in Last H2H
Heracles suffered a defeat in their last game. A 4-1 scoreline occurred away from home at Philips Stadion against PSV Eindhoven. Erwin van de Looi's side enjoyed just 32% possession and had two shots on target, while Mario Engels scored the goal.
NEC Nijmegen have won their previous two games. The latest was a 3-0 home victory at Stadion De Goffert against NAC Breda. NEC had 46% possession and totalled five shots on goal, with Bryan Linssen finding the net twice and Brayann Pereira bagging one.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Heracles have triumphed in the last two encounters against NEC. There was a 1-0 in extra time home victory after a 2-1 away success. In the previous 6 H2H matches, we have seen three Heracles victories, two NEC wins and one draw.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  NEC Nijmegen |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 9:1 | 6 |
| 18 |  Heracles |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 1:8 | 0 |
Heracles have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 8.6 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal. The Almelo outfit have averaged 47.0% possession, 362.2 passes and 5.1 corners per game, conceding 1.8 goals and 4.6 corners from 13.8 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal.
Jizz Hornkamp leads the way with 6 goals, Thomas Bruns has 2, with Mario Engels and two others on 1. Suf Podgoreanu is the leading assists maker with 4, while goalie Fabian de Keijzer has 2 clean sheets.
NEC Nijmegen – Last 10 League GamesNEC have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.5 goals from 11.7 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 43.4% possession, 373.8 passes, 3.4 corners awarded and 7.0 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 13.3 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.
We’ve seen Bryan Linssen, Brayann Pereira, Kento Shiogai and Vito van Crooij score 3 goals each. Sontje Hansen and Thomas Ouwejan have both had 3 assists, with Robin Roefs notching 4 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Heracles confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Fabian de Keijzer (GK), Mimeirhel Benita, Damon Mirani, Ivan Mesik, Mats Rots, Brian De Keersmaecker, Sem Scheperman, Juho Talvitie, Thomas Bruns, Suf Podgoreanu, Jizz Hornkamp.
NEC Nijmegen confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Robin Roefs (GK), Brayann Pereira, Philippe Sandler, Ivan Marquez, Calvin Verdonk, Kodai Sano, Sami Ouaissa, Vito van Crooij, Sontje Hansen, Bryan Linssen, Thomas Ouwejan.
Heracles vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction & Betting Tips
NEC have been chalked up at -108 and those odds can be backed with confidence when it comes to Asian Handicap 0.0 for this Eredivisie match. We think the visitors can claim a victory.
It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.
Key Heracles vs NEC Nijmegen league stats:
NEC 0.0 Probability
The bookies make it a 51.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
The Winning Margin market allows you to bet on NEC to record victory by a certain number of goals. It’s a different wager and a viable alternative to Asian Handicap.
Correct Score Prediction
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We’re taking a correct score bet which involves NEC to win 2-1. The odds of +800 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.
Player Prop Picks
Suf Podgoreanu (Heracles) hasn’t managed a shot on goal in nine of the past ten Eredivisie matches. There’s every chance that he will fall short of the mark, with odds of -154 available that he doesn’t cover the Shots on Target line.
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Jizz Hornkamp (Heracles) has found the net in three straight Eredivisie home matches. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +210 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen under 10.5 corners in four consecutive Heracles home games. We advise betting on the -125 that the sides won’t cover the line, with this Total Corners bet hopefully providing a return.
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Bet Builder Tips
Try out our bet builder picks which include NEC Nijmegen with an Asian Handicap of 0.0, more than two goals as well as Suf Podgoreanu (Heracles) to not record a shot on target.
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Heracles vs NEC Nijmegen 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.
Latest Odds Suggest a Close Encounter
The available 1x2 betting prices reveal that Heracles are +150 for a Eredivisie win, with NEC Nijmegen being +175. The draw is on offer at +235 if you expect the game to finish level.
If you fancy Heracles to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of +185. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on NEC at +210 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +145.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this match. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -200.
There are hundreds of markets from which to select your preferred bet when it comes to Eredivisie matches. The leading football betting sites push the boat out to provide lots of choice.
Luka Kulenovic Favourite to Be First Goalscorer
Luka Kulenovic is the First Goalscorer favourite at +480. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +180.
- Eredivisie: 18/05 2025 Heracles 1 NEC Nijmegen 2
- KNVB Cup: 18/12 2024 Heracles 1 NEC Nijmegen 0
- Eredivisie: 21/09 2024 NEC Nijmegen 1 Heracles 2
- Eredivisie: 03/02 2024 NEC Nijmegen 3 Heracles 1
- Eredivisie: 18/08 2023 Heracles 2 NEC Nijmegen 1
- Eredivisie: 15/01 2022 NEC Nijmegen 0 Heracles 0
- Eredivisie: 29/08 2021 Heracles 0 NEC Nijmegen 1
Heracles League Stats
NEC Nijmegen League Stats
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.30 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 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 6.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 46.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
Heracles vs NEC Nijmegen Lineups & Team News
Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Heracles vs NEC Nijmegen team news.
If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Eredivisie squads.
Heracles Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
NEC Nijmegen Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Heracles Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
NEC Nijmegen Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Heracles Substitutes
- 3Jannes Wieckhoff
- 8Mario Engels
- 13Jan Zamburek
- 16Timo Jansink
- 19Luka Kulenovic
- 20Diego van Oorschot
- 22Lorenzo Milani
- 26Daniel van Kaam
- 27Jop Tijink
NEC Nijmegen Substitutes
- 1Stijn van Gassel
- 6Mees Hoedemakers
- 8Argyris Darelas
- 9Kento Shiogai
- 11Basar Onal
- 14Lars Olden Larsen
- 19Lefteris Lyratzis
- 20Lasse Schoene
- 31Rijk Janse
Previous Heracles Lineups
Previous NEC Nijmegen Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Eredivisie Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:3 | 9 |
| 2 | NEC Nijmegen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9:1 | 6 |
| 3 | Feyenoord | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 4 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
| 5 | Sp. Rotterdam | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 6 | AZ Alkmaar | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 4 |
| 7 | Ajax | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 8 | Utrecht | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 3 |
| 9 | NAC Breda | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 10 | Groningen | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:9 | 3 |
| 11 | Volendam | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 2 |
| 12 | Go Ahead E. | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:7 | 2 |
| 13 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 14 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 15 | Twente | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 16 | Telstar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:4 | 0 |
| 17 | Excelsior | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:7 | 0 |
| 18 | Heracles | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10:3 | 6 |
| 2 | NEC Nijmegen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Utrecht | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 4 | AZ Alkmaar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 5 | Feyenoord | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Ajax | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 7 | Sp. Rotterdam | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 8 | NAC Breda | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 9 | Groningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 10 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 11 | Volendam | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 12 | Fortuna Sittard | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 13 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 | Go Ahead E. | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:5 | 1 |
| 15 | Excelsior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 16 | Twente | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 18 | Heracles | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
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