NEC Nijmegen vs Heracles Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Feb 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: NEC Nijmegen vs Heracles

NEC Nijmegen square off against Heracles at Stadion De Goffert, with kick-off set for 11:30 on Saturday 7 February.

NEC -1.25 at -114 look a good bet on the Asian Handicap. The home team will land a nice return if they achieve a two goal winning margin or bigger. A one goal win would mean we get half the stake returned.

NEC Nijmegen have triumphed in their last three games. The latest of these was on the road where AZ Alkmaar were beaten 3-1 at AFAS Stadion. Dick Schreuder's men enjoyed 52% possession and eight shots on target, while Tjaronn Chery, Basar Onal and Kodai Sano got among the goals.

On Wednesday night, NEC won 1-0 when hosting Volendam in the KNVB Cup.

Heracles have suffered three consecutive road losses. In their previous game, they enjoyed a 2-1 home win against Fortuna Sittard at Asito Stadion. The Almelo team had 46% possession and managed seven shots on goal, with Ajdin Hrustic and Alec Van Hoorenbeeck finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

NEC have claimed consecutive victories over Heracles, winning by 4-1 and 2-1 scorelines when visiting Asito Stadion. In the past 8 H2H meetings, we have seen four NEC wins, three Heracles victories and one draw.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	NEC Nijmegen	28	14	8	6	69	47	22	69:47	50
18	Heracles	28	5	4	19	33	70	-37	33:70	19

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NEC have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.5 goals from 6.7 shots on goal and 16.0 attempts. NEC have averaged 53.2% possession, 400.2 passes and 5.6 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.5 goals from 4.9 shots on goal, 13.0 attempts and 4.5 corners.

Kento Shiogai is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Kodai Sano, Koki Ogawa, Sami Ouaissa and Bryan Linssen each have 3. Basar Onal is the leading assists maker on 4, with goalkeeper Gonzalo Crettaz keeping one clean sheet.

Heracles have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.5 goals from 10.5 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. Ernest Faber's side average 44.6% possession, 338.7 passes, 5.0 corners awarded and 6.4 corners against them, while conceding 2.1 goals from 14.9 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal.

Luka Kulenovic and Jizz Hornkamp have scored 4 goals, followed by Damon Mirani with 2. Walid Ould-Chikh has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

NEC Nijmegen confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Gonzalo Crettaz (GK), Eli Dasa, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Philippe Sandler, Brayann Pereira, Darko Nejasmic, Kodai Sano, Başar Önal, Tjaronn Chery, Noé Lebreton, Brian Linssen.

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

NEC Nijmegen vs Heracles Prediction & Betting Tips

Get fully prepped for NEC Nijmegen vs Heracles with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, sharp corners advice, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

NEC should have the upper hand when it comes to this Eredivisie encounter. Taking the -1.25 at odds of -114 should be the way forward and there’s a chance of a nice return for a comfortable win.

A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key Eredivisie stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key NEC Nijmegen vs Heracles league stats:

• The +1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Heracles in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Heracles in 2 consecutive games on the road.

The best betting apps make it a 53.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Bettors can choose between buying or selling goals depending on their attitude to risk. When you move the line in either direction, the odds change accordingly.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

NEC 1 - 1 Heracles

There are attractive odds of +700 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ajdin Hrustic Over 1.5 Shots +160

Ajdin Hrustic (Heracles) has finished with over 1.5 shots in his past two Eredivisie games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Player Shots, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of +160.

Latest Ajdin Hrustic Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+450

First

+1400

Shots

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

-

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Tjaronn Chery to Score +110

Tjaronn Chery (NEC) has been on the scoresheet in back-to-back Eredivisie matches. We’re happy to take the +110 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Tjaronn Chery Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+110

First

+370

Shots

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Heracles Over 3.5 Corners -143

There’s been an average 5.20 Heracles corners in their past 5 away games, while NEC Nijmegen have conceded more than 3.5 corners in three consecutive home matches. We think it’s possible that Heracles will cover the Team Corners line and there are odds of -143 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

NEC

Total

10.10 5.60 4.50

Home

9.70 5.60 4.10

Away

9.30 4.70 4.60

Heracles

Total

11.40 5.00 6.40

Home

9.40 4.40 5.00

Away

12.10 4.20 7.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-128

Under 10.5

-111

NEC Corners

Over 6.5

-120

Under 6.5

-118

Heracles Corners

Over 3.5

-132

Under 3.5

-108

Most Corners

1

-303

X

+800

2

+280

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NEC Nijmegen vs Heracles 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.

According to the betting odds, NEC Nijmegen are major -250 favourites with the bookies to triumph and that means a 71% chance of winning this Eredivisie clash. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +600 about Heracles.

As the name suggests, the Half-Time Result market is settled at the break. Should you take this option, then you can choose between NEC at -119, Heracles at +460 or the draw at +175.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -175.

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Full-Time Result

1

-250

X

+390

2

+600

Half-Time Result

1

-119

X

+175

2

+460

Double Chance

1X

-1000

12

-588

X2

+175

Draw No Bet

1

-714

2

+370

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-115

2 Hcp +1.25

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+180

Over 2.5

-238

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+132

Tjaronn Chery is the First Goalscorer favourite at +370. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +110.

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

First

+110

Anytime

+370

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

First

+145

Anytime

+430

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

First

+160

Anytime

+450

Basar Önal (NEC)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Luka Kulenovic (Heracles)

First

+230

Anytime

+750

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

First

+250

Anytime

+800

Naci Ünüvar (Heracles)

First

+320

Anytime

+1050

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

First

+350

Anytime

+1100

Kodai Sano (NEC)

First

+380

Anytime

+1150

Mario Engels (Heracles)

First

+400

Anytime

+1300

Bryan Limbombe (Heracles)

First

+400

Anytime

+1200

Lequincio Zeefuik (Heracles)

First

+430

Anytime

+1300

Dirk Proper (NEC)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Ajdin Hrustic (Heracles)

First

+450

Anytime

+1400

Eli Dasa (NEC)

First

+525

Anytime

+1700

Ivan Mesik (Heracles)

First

+550

Anytime

+1900

Ahmetcan Kaplan (NEC)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Philippe Sandler (NEC)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Brayann Pereira (NEC)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Bram Nuytinck (NEC)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Djevencio Van der Kust (Heracles)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

-

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Luka Kulenovic (Heracles)

Over 2.5

+138

Under 2.5

-

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

-

Mario Engels (Heracles)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Bryan Limbombe (Heracles)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 1.5

+163

Under 1.5

-

Naci Ünüvar (Heracles)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Lequincio Zeefuik (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Ajdin Hrustic (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

-

Eli Dasa (NEC)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Ivan Mesik (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Ahmetcan Kaplan (NEC)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Philippe Sandler (NEC)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Brayann Pereira (NEC)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Bram Nuytinck (NEC)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-

Djevencio Van der Kust (Heracles)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-

NEC have not tasted defeat at Stadion De Goffert in six straight matches. Dick Schreuder's men have recorded seven victories, two draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.80 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Heracles have suffered a three match losing run away from home. The Almelo team have clocked up eight losses, one win and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 2.50.

Heracles enjoyed a 2-1 winning scoreline when last meeting NEC at Stadion De Goffert. The previous 3 H2H matches at Stadion De Goffert have seen NEC winning once, one draw and a victory for Heracles.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
NEC Nijmegen Home Stats		7-2-1	4.10	2.80	1.30	9	1	6	4
Heracles Away Stats		1-1-8	3.50	1.00	2.50	7	3	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

NEC Nijmegen vs Heracles Lineups & Team News

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