Heracles vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2025

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Heracles vs NEC Nijmegen

Heracles host NEC Nijmegen in this Dutch Eredivisie match at Asito Stadion, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Saturday 16 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

NEC Look a Great Bet to Land Victory

We’ll side with NEC at an attractive price of +133 on the basis that they should be dominant against Heracles. The Full-Time Result market offers a good deal of value not to mention a strong potential return.

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NEC Won When They Last Played Heracles

Heracles were defeated on the road in their last game. FC Utrecht won 4-0 at Stadion Galgenwaard. Bas Sibum's side had 52% possession and three shots on target.

NEC Nijmegen won their previous game, beating Excelsior at home. It was a 5-0 win at Stadion De Goffert. NEC had ten shots on goal and enjoyed 62% possession, while Koki Ogawa scored twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

NEC overcame Heracles away when the sides last clashed. It was a 2-1 scoreline at Asito Stadion. The teams have three wins apiece along with a draw in the previous 7 H2H meetings.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	NEC Nijmegen	1	1	0	0	5	0	5	5:0	3
16	Heracles	1	0	0	1	0	4	-4	0:4	0

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Heracles have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. Bas Sibum's men have averaged 46.6% possession, 365.5 passes and 5.1 corners per match, with their opponents getting 2.1 goals from 5.8 shots on goal, 15.1 attempts and 5.2 corners.

Top scorer Jizz Hornkamp has found the net 5 times, with Sem Scheperman, Mario Engels, Ivan Mesik and Luka Kulenovic getting 1 goals each. Suf Podgoreanu has the most assists with 3, while goalie Fabian de Keijzer has recorded 2 clean sheets.

NEC have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 2.1 goals from 14.1 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 49.5% possession, 437.2 passes, 4.3 corners in their favour and 5.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 13.2 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Bryan Linssen got 4 goals, Vito van Crooij notched 3, while Koki Ogawa and two other players scored 2. Sontje Hansen has had 3 assists, with Robin Roefs and Gonzalo Crettaz notching 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Heracles predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Fabian de Keijzer (GK), Jannes Wieckhoff, Damon Mirani, Ivan Mesik, Djevencio van der Kust, Sem Scheperman, Jan Zamburek, Bryan Limbombe, Tristan van Gilst, Mario Engels, Jizz Hornkamp.

NEC Nijmegen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Gonzalo Alejandro Crettaz (GK), Brayann Pereira, Philippe Sandler, Calvin Verdonk, Sami Ouaissa, Dirk Proper, Kodai Sano, Başar Önal, Tjaronn Chery, Brian Linssen, Koki Ogawa.

Heracles vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Heracles vs NEC Nijmegen 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 are big fans of NEC at a price of +133 to win this Eredivisie encounter, with this wager making plenty of appeal. A nice return could be on the cards and we think a victory is within their grasp.

The Eredivisie experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.

Key Heracles vs NEC Nijmegen league stats:

• NEC have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Heracles have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Heracles have lost their last 3 games.

NEC to Win Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 42.9% likelihood of our pick winning. However, we have this number between 45-50% based on our in-depth research. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

Bettors who are interested in backing NEC at bigger odds can pair this pick with another selection on the Result & Both Teams to Score and Double Result markets.

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Our Match Prediction

NEC Nijmegen To Win @ +133 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Heracles 0 - 1 NEC

NEC are available to back at +800 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Sami Ouaissa Over 0.5 Shots On Target -105

Sami Ouaissa (NEC) has had at least one shot on goal in three consecutive Eredivisie games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -105 when it comes to this Shots on Target wager.

Latest Sami Ouaissa Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+380

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-135

Shots

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-

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Bryan Linssen to Score +270

Bryan Linssen (NEC) has managed three goals in his past five Eredivisie matches. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +270 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Bryan Linssen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+125

Shots

Over 2.5

+108

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

NEC Over 4.5 Corners -120

NEC Nijmegen have had over 4.5 corners in three straight matches, while Heracles have had an average of 5.20 corners against them in their previous 10 games. NEC should be capable of covering the line when it comes to Team Corners and odds of -120 are on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Heracles

Total

10.30 5.10 5.20

Home

10.00 6.10 3.90

Away

10.30 4.90 5.40

NEC

Total

9.80 4.30 5.50

Home

10.40 4.80 5.60

Away

10.60 4.30 6.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-112

Under 10.5

-127

Heracles Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-125

NEC Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-149

X

+700

2

+170

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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.

Tight Affair in the Eyes of the Bookies

NEC Nijmegen are currently available at +133 with the bookmakers to defeat Heracles, with the latter priced at odds of +190. If you’re siding with the draw in this Eredivisie clash, then it can be backed at +240.

There are different betting angles when backing NEC including the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager. This is available at -105 and there’s a half stake return if they only draw with Heracles.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -164 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+190

X

+240

2

+133

Half-Time Result

1

+235

X

+125

2

+185

Double Chance

1X

-175

12

-333

X2

-263

Draw No Bet

1

+105

2

-149

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-135

2 Hcp -0.25

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+104

Over 2.5

-133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-164

No

+120

Tjaronn Chery Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

There is +220 available that Tjaronn Chery finds the net, while he is available at +500 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

First

+220

Anytime

+500

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

First

+240

Anytime

+575

Luka Kulenovic (Heracles)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

First

+270

Anytime

+600

Jizz Hornkamp (Heracles)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Diego van Oorschot (Heracles)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Sontje Hansen (NEC)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Kodai Sano (NEC)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Bryan Limbombe (Heracles)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Thomas Bruns (Heracles)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Mario Engels (Heracles)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Dirk Proper (NEC)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Basar Önal (NEC)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Jan Zamburek (Heracles)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Sem Scheperman (Heracles)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Djevencio Van der Kust (Heracles)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Lorenzo Milani (Heracles)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Calvin Verdonk (NEC)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

+148

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+140

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+125

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+123

Luka Kulenovic (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+118

Jizz Hornkamp (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+120

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-135

Sontje Hansen (NEC)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-141

Diego van Oorschot (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-143

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-179

Bryan Limbombe (Heracles)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-200

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-204

Thomas Bruns (Heracles)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-217

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-238

Mario Engels (Heracles)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-263

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-278

Jan Zamburek (Heracles)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-385

Sem Scheperman (Heracles)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-417

Djevencio Van der Kust (Heracles)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-526

Calvin Verdonk (NEC)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-714

Lorenzo Milani (Heracles)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-769

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 2.5

-103

Under 2.5

-

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 2.5

-108

Under 2.5

-

Luka Kulenovic (Heracles)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-

Vito Van Crooij (NEC)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

Over 2.5

+108

Under 2.5

-

Jizz Hornkamp (Heracles)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Thomas Bruns (Heracles)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Bryan Limbombe (Heracles)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-

Diego van Oorschot (Heracles)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Jan Zamburek (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Sem Scheperman (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Djevencio Van der Kust (Heracles)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Lorenzo Milani (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-

Calvin Verdonk (NEC)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Four Wins From Past Ten Heracles Home Games

Heracles have clocked up four wins, four draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

NEC have collected five defeats, four wins and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

The most recent Asito Stadion meeting saw NEC claim a 2-1 win over Heracles. In the previous 3 H2H matches at Asito Stadion, there have been two NEC victories and one Heracles win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Heracles Home Stats		4-4-2	3.40	1.80	1.60	6	4	9	1
NEC Nijmegen Away Stats		4-1-5	2.00	1.00	1.00	4	6	3	7

• 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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Heracles vs NEC Nijmegen Lineups & Team News

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