Prediction for match NEC Nijmegen — Heracles

Match Analysis: NEC Nijmegen vs Heracles

In the Eredivisie on February 7th, NEC Nijmegen will face Heracles. The odds for NEC Nijmegen's victory are 1.45, a draw is at 5.09, and a win for Heracles is valued at 6.38. The probabilities are: 66.13% for NEC Nijmegen's success, 18.84% for a draw, and 15.03% for Heracles' victory. This setup highlights a clear advantage for NEC Nijmegen, which is also reflected in the recent match statistics of both teams. Moreover, the line for NEC Nijmegen's individual total over 2 is at 1.57, making this option attractive for betting.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, NEC Nijmegen secured victories: on February 4th against Volendam (1-0), January 31st against AZ Alkmaar (3-1), and January 24th against Zwolle (2-1). Heracles played as follows in their last three games: on February 1st, they defeated Fortuna Sittard (2-1), lost to Feyenoord (2-4) on January 25th, and were defeated by Twente (0-2) on January 18th. In a five-match series, NEC Nijmegen averages 53.4% ball possession, 1 yellow card, 10.2 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. Heracles averages 44.2% possession, 2 yellow cards, 15 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. In their last head-to-head on August 16, 2025, Heracles lost to NEC Nijmegen 1-4.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, NEC Nijmegen has an average total of 3.6 goals, scoring 2.4 and conceding 1.2 per game. Heracles has an average total of 3.4, scoring 1.2 and conceding 2.2. As for over 2.5 goals: NEC Nijmegen ended 4 out of 5 games with three or more goals, Heracles - 3 out of 5. In the first half, both teams recorded over 1.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches, and in the second half - 2 out of 5. Goal intervals: NEC Nijmegen most frequently scores between the 31st and 45th minutes (38%), while Heracles scores between the 76th and 90th minutes (40%). In terms of conceding: NEC Nijmegen most often concedes in the first 15 minutes (50%), and Heracles between the 16th and 30th minute (29%). This dynamic and NEC Nijmegen's high scoring ability make a bet on their individual total over 2 at 1.57 logical.

Corner Totals Analysis

In the last five matches, NEC Nijmegen averages 5.4 corners, Heracles - 4.6. For totals over 9.5 corners: NEC Nijmegen had 3 out of 5 matches with this total, Heracles - 2 out of 5. The closest to the average corner total is 9.5: over 9.5 corners is at 1.47, under 9.5 is at 2.39. In terms of corners, NEC Nijmegen has the advantage - winning on corners is valued at 1.25. In this situation, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified, considering the attacking style of both teams and their corner stats in the five-match series.