Heracles Almelo
Football Netherlands - Eredivisie Asito Stadion Fri 6 Mar 14:00
FC Utrecht
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Heracles vs Utrecht

Heracles host Utrecht at Asito Stadion, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Friday 6 March.

We Can’t Resist Betting Utrecht to Win

Utrecht could secure the spoils against Heracles and we’ll take this selection on the Full-Time Result market. There are attractive odds of -106 and we can’t resist the opportunity to back the visitors.

Utrecht Too Good for Heracles in Last H2H

Heracles have lost on their last four outings. In a recent home game at Asito Stadion, they were beaten 3-1 by PSV Eindhoven. The Almelo outfit recorded just 38% possession and had three shots on target, with Lequincio Zeefuik getting the goal.

FC Utrecht have enjoyed successive Eredivisie road wins. Their most recent league game was a 2-0 home victory at Stadion Galgenwaard where they beat AZ Alkmaar. They recorded 41% possession and totalled three shots on goal, while Yoann Cathline and Artem Stepanov were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 4-0 home victory for Utrecht at Stadion Galgenwaard when they last faced Heracles. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen six Utrecht wins, three Heracles victories and one draw.

Eredivisie G W D L GF GA GD GD P
7 Utrecht logo Utrecht 30 12 8 10 49 36 13 49:36 44
18 Heracles logo Heracles 30 5 4 21 34 77 -43 34:77 19
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Heracles – Last 10 League Games

Heracles have 1 win and 9 losses, averaging 0.9 goals from 9.7 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal. Ernest Faber's team have averaged 42.4% possession, 337.3 passes and 4.0 corners per game, conceding 2.8 goals and 5.2 corners from 15.5 attempts and 7.5 shots on goal.

The three top scorers are Lequincio Zeefuik, Luka Kulenovic and Jizz Hornkamp, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Djevencio van der Kust is the top assists maker on 2.

FC Utrecht – Last 10 League Games

Utrecht have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 4.6 shots on goal, 13.9 attempts and 1.2 goals. They average 45.9% possession, 395.5 passes, 5.0 corners taken and 4.6 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 12.1 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Yoann Cathline, Angel Alarcon, Jesper Karlsson and Dani de Wit score 2 goals each. Gjivai Zechiel and Souffian El Karouani have both had 2 assists, with Vasilios Barkas notching one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Heracles confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Remko Pasveer (GK), Jannes Wieckhoff, Damon Mirani, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck, Ivan Mesik, Jan Zamburek, Rhys Bozinovski, Erik Ahlstrand, Ajdin Hrustic, Naci Unuvar, Lequincio Zeefuik.

FC Utrecht confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Vasilios Barkas (GK), Matisse Didden, Mike van der Hoorn, Nick Viergever, Souffian El Karouani, Alonzo Engwanda, Gjivai Zechiel, Angel Alarcon, Dani de Wit, Yoann Cathline, Artem Stepanov.

Heracles vs Utrecht Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover our expert Heracles vs Utrecht betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion, corners market outlook, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Match Prediction

There’s a realistic prospect that we’ll see Utrecht secure a win and they are priced at -106 to triumph in this Eredivisie encounter. We think that the price offers bettors plenty of juice.

Team news can have a significant impact on the betting odds, and we factor this in alongside recent form and the latest Eredivisie stats when making our football predictions.

Key Heracles vs FC Utrecht league stats:

  • Utrecht have won 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Utrecht have won 2 consecutive games on the road.
  • Heracles have lost their last 4 games.
  • Heracles have lost 9 of their last 10 games.
  • Heracles have lost 13 of their last 20 games.
  • Heracles have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Utrecht.
Utrecht to Win Probability

The best betting sites make it a 51.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Heracles Heracles logo 1 - 2 Utrecht logo Utrecht

We’re predicting Utrecht to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +650. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Yoann Cathline Over 2.5 Shots -109 BetMGM logo

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht) has totalled over 2.5 shots in four consecutive Eredivisie matches. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Shots line and there are odds of -109 available.

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Dani De Wit to Score +240 BetMGM logo

Dani De Wit (Utrecht) has scored two goals in his past five Eredivisie games on the road. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +240 which will hopefully see him find the net.

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -147 BetMGM logo

We’ve not seen the 10.5 Total Corners line covered in seven straight Heracles matches. We expect the teams to fall short and this Total Corners bet can be backed at -147.

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
9.20 4.00 5.20
Home
8.40 4.20 4.20
Away
11.80 4.90 6.90
Utrecht Logo Utrecht
Total
9.60 5.00 4.60
Home
9.80 5.40 4.40
Away
9.80 5.30 4.50
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Utrecht -106
Total Goals Over 2.5 -141
Player Shots Yoann Cathline Over 2.5 -109

You’re welcome to follow our bet builder which has Utrecht on the 1x2, more than two goals to be registered and also Yoann Cathline (Utrecht) to manage Over 2.5 shots.

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Heracles vs Utrecht 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.

Utrecht Trading at Shorter Odds Than Heracles

Favourites FC Utrecht are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Eredivisie clash. The +120 about them triumphing means a 45% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. If you’re searching for a different slant, Heracles are available at +215.

If you think Utrecht can overcome Heracles, then there’s an Asian Handicap option where the former are -110 with a -0.25 deficit. There’s half your money back in the event of a draw.

You’re able to back Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at roughly the same price right now. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -147 on the Both Teams to Score market.

The top football betting sites are on hand to provide lots of choice to bettors. It’s now the case that you can select from hundreds of markets for all of the Eredivisie games.

Artem Stepanov Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Artem Stepanov is the market leader at +450 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals
Artem Stepanov (Utrecht)
First
+170
Anytime
+450
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Ángel Alarcón (Utrecht)
First
+190
Anytime
+510
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Luka Kulenovic (Heracles)
First
+220
Anytime
+575
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Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)
First
+250
Anytime
+600
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Player Shots
Artem Stepanov (Utrecht)
Over 2.5
-135
Under 2.5
-
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Luka Kulenovic (Heracles)
Over 2.5
-130
Under 2.5
-
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Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)
Over 2.5
+110
Under 2.5
-
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Adrian Blake (Utrecht)
Over 1.5
-152
Under 1.5
-
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Heracles Have Lost Five of Previous Ten on Home Soil

Heracles have clocked up five losses, four wins and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 2.20.

Utrecht have gone unbeaten away in the last three games. They have finished with four draws, four defeats and two win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

The previous Asito Stadion encounter involved a 2-0 Heracles win against Utrecht. The past 7 H2H matches at Asito Stadion have included four victories for Utrecht, two wins for Heracles and a single draw.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Heracles logo Heracles Home Stats 4-1-5 4.10 1.90 2.20 7 3 5 5
Utrecht logo Utrecht Away Stats 2-4-4 3.10 1.40 1.70 6 4 9 1
  • 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
FC Utrecht logo FC Utrecht League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 5 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, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Heracles vs Utrecht Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Heracles vs Utrecht team news before wagering. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed Eredivisie lineups plus current injury reports.

Heracles Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

FC Utrecht Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Heracles Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

22 Remko Pasveer
3 Jannes Wieckhoff 4 Damon Mirani 18 Alec Van Hoorenbeeck 24 Ivan Mesik
13 Jan Zamburek 20 Rhys Bozinovski
14 Erik Ahlstrand 70 Ajdin Hrustic 9 Naci Unuvar
25 Lequincio Zeefuik
1 Vasilios Barkas
40 Matisse Didden 3 Mike van der Hoorn 24 Nick Viergever 16 Souffian El Karouani
27 Alonzo Engwanda 21 Gjivai Zechiel
77 Angel Alarcon 20 Dani de Wit 10 Yoann Cathline
18 Artem Stepanov

FC Utrecht Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Heracles Substitutes

  • 2Mimeirhel Benita
  • 5D. van der
  • 6Sava Cestic
  • 7Bryan Limbombe
  • 10Thomas Bruns
  • 16Timo Jansink
  • 17Tristan van Gilst
  • 30Robin Mantel
  • 32Sem Scheperman
  • 41Tarik Hamamioglu

FC Utrecht Substitutes

  • 2Siebe Horemans
  • 5Emeka Adiele
  • 8Can Bozdogan
  • 9David Min
  • 11Jesper Karlsson
  • 15Adrian Blake
  • 22Miguel Rodriguez
  • 25Michael Brouwer
  • 38Oualid Agougil
  • 51Mees Eppink
  • 53Neal Viereck

Previous Heracles Lineups

28 Feb Eredivisie
Heracles 1-3 PSV
22 Feb Eredivisie
Go Ahead E. 4-0 Heracles
14 Feb Eredivisie
Heracles 0-1 NAC Breda
07 Feb Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen 4-1 Heracles
01 Feb Eredivisie
Heracles 2-1 Fortuna Sittard
25 Jan Eredivisie
Feyenoord 4-2 Heracles

Previous FC Utrecht Lineups

01 Mar Eredivisie
Utrecht 2-0 AZ Alkmaar
22 Feb Eredivisie
Utrecht 1-1 PEC Zwolle
14 Feb Eredivisie
Groningen 1-2 Utrecht
11 Feb Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen 1-3 Utrecht
08 Feb Eredivisie
Utrecht 0-1 Feyenoord
01 Feb Eredivisie
SC Heerenveen 1-1 Utrecht

Injuries & Suspensions

Heracles Injury Table
Type Name Info
Mimeirhel Benita Yellow cards
Ivan Mesik Other
Fabian de Keijzer Hip
Mike te Wierik Other
Jeff Reine-Adelaide Knee
FC Utrecht Injury Table
Type Name Info
Miliano Jonathans Knee
Victor Jensen Knee
Miguel Rodriguez Knee
Jaygo van Ommeren Low back
Team Squads

Heracles Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Ernest Faber

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Ivan Mesik 24 D 24 2148 24 0 2 0 7 0
Damon Mirani 4 D 24 2119 24 0 3 0 5 0
Ajdin Hrustic 20 M 23 1860 21 2 1 6 5 0
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck 18 D 17 1525 17 5 2 0 2 0
Jan Zamburek 13 M 20 1316 16 8 0 1 5 0

FC Utrecht Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Ron Jans

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Vasilios Barkas 1 G 24 2115 24 0 0 0 0 0
Alonzo Engwanda 27 M 25 2108 25 0 0 1 4 0
Souffian El Karouani 16 D 23 2069 23 0 2 10 2 0
Gjivai Zechiel 21 M 25 2019 23 2 5 3 2 0
Siebe Horemans 2 D 19 1575 18 1 0 1 1 0
Netherlands FlagEredivisie Table
Eredivisie Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 30 24 2 4 84:40 74
2 Feyenoord 30 16 7 7 62:41 55
3 NEC Nijmegen 30 15 9 6 72:48 54
4 Twente 30 14 11 5 51:32 53
5 Ajax 30 13 12 5 57:37 51
6 AZ Alkmaar 30 14 6 10 52:45 48
7 Utrecht 30 12 8 10 49:36 44
8 SC Heerenveen 30 12 8 10 53:50 44
9 Groningen 30 12 6 12 42:37 42
10 Sp. Rotterdam 30 12 6 12 35:49 42
11 Go Ahead E. 30 8 12 10 50:45 36
12 Fortuna Sittard 30 10 6 14 44:55 36
13 PEC Zwolle 30 8 10 12 40:60 34
14 Volendam 30 7 7 16 31:50 28
15 Excelsior 30 7 7 16 31:51 28
16 Telstar 30 6 9 15 39:52 27
17 NAC Breda 30 5 10 15 30:51 25
18 Heracles 30 5 4 21 34:77 19
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 15 11 2 2 47:24 35
2 Feyenoord 15 10 2 3 35:21 32
3 Ajax 15 9 3 3 29:13 30
4 AZ Alkmaar 15 8 5 2 34:21 29
5 NEC Nijmegen 15 8 4 3 38:23 28
6 Twente 15 8 4 3 24:15 28
7 Utrecht 15 8 3 4 27:13 27
8 SC Heerenveen 15 7 5 3 31:23 26
9 PEC Zwolle 15 7 4 4 20:19 25
10 Go Ahead E. 15 6 6 3 33:20 24
11 Volendam 15 6 5 4 23:19 23
12 Groningen 15 6 4 5 23:14 22
13 Fortuna Sittard 15 6 4 5 24:25 22
14 Sp. Rotterdam 15 6 4 5 17:22 22
15 NAC Breda 15 4 5 6 18:21 17
16 Heracles 15 4 3 8 22:32 15
17 Telstar 15 3 5 7 24:27 14
18 Excelsior 15 4 2 9 14:21 14