Prediction for match Heracles — Heerenveen, 20.12.2025

Match Preview

The Eredivisie clash between Heracles and Heerenveen is scheduled for December 20, 2025. According to the 1X2 odds, Heerenveen is the favorite with odds of 2.13 for their victory, while Heracles has odds of 3.27, and a draw is priced at 3.74. The probabilities are distributed as follows: 29.33% for a Heracles win, 25.64% for a draw, and 45.03% for a Heerenveen victory. This indicates an advantage for Heerenveen, although Heracles is not seen as a clear underdog by the bookmakers. A high-scoring game is anticipated, considering the teams' profiles in terms of goals and totals.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Heracles lost to PSV 3-4 on December 13, drew 1-1 with Telstar on December 6, and also drew 1-1 with Fortuna Sittard on November 29. Heerenveen, in their last three games, defeated Feyenoord 3-2 on December 17, won 3-0 against Sparta Rotterdam on December 14, and lost 0-2 to PSV on December 6. In their head-to-head match on March 15, 2025, the teams played to a 1-1 draw. Regarding additional metrics, Heracles has an average ball possession of 45% over the last 5 games, while Heerenveen averages 46.2%. Heracles averages 3 yellow cards and commits 12.6 fouls per match, with 1 offside. Heerenveen's averages are 1.6 yellows, 16 fouls, and 0.4 offsides. In terms of corners, Heracles averages 6.4, while Heerenveen averages 8 per game.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Heracles shows an average total of 4 goals per game, scoring 2.2 and conceding 1.8. Heerenveen has an average total of 3.4, scoring 2 and conceding 1.4. For over 2.5 goals: Heracles has 3 out of 5 games over, Heerenveen has 4 out of 5. In the first half, Heracles has 2 out of 5 matches with two or more goals, Heerenveen has 3 out of 5. In the second half, Heracles has 4 out of 5 games over 1.5, Heerenveen has 3 out of 5. Heracles most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minute (25%), while Heerenveen scores most in the 31st to 45th minute (43%). For goals conceded: Heracles concedes most in the 31st-45th and 46th-60th intervals (33% each), Heerenveen in the 16th-30th period (40%). The combined goal metrics and frequency of over 2.5 goals for both teams suggest that betting on over 2.5 goals is a primary option. The odds for over 2.5 goals are 1.61.

Corners in the Match

The average number of corners for Heracles over 5 matches is 6.4, and for Heerenveen, it's 8. In the last five matches, Heracles exceeded the 9.5 corners total 4 out of 5 times, Heerenveen did so 5 out of 5 times. The line for total corners closest to the average sum (14.4) is 10.5: odds for over 10.5 are 2.06, and for under are 1.74. Heerenveen is the favorite for corners with odds of 1.73. Based on statistics, a high number of corner kicks is expected, making a bet on over 10.5 corners look justified.