Feyenoord will welcome Heracles Almelo to De Kuip Stadion for their Eredivisie encounter on Sunday, 25 January 2026.
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Feyenoord vs Heracles predictions: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- Over six goals were scored on average in the last three meetings between these sides.
- Feyenoord were victorious in their last seven encounters with Heracles.
- Heracles are currently on a four-match losing streak.
Correct score prediction: Feyenoord 4-1 Heracles
It is important to note that Feyenoord cruised to a comfortable 7-0 victory away from home in the reverse fixture. They have won seven consecutive encounters between these teams, scoring over four goals on average.
Although Robin Van Persie’s troops have struggled in the Eredivisie of late, they should be able to defeat a Heracles side on a four-game losing run.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Feyenoord clearly favoured
- HOME: 2/9 (1.22) – 81.8%
- DRAW: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
- AWAY: 10/1 (11.00) – 9.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Feyenoord halted their six-game winless streak with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Sturm Graz in the UEFA Europa League. They will now turn their attention to the Eredivisie, where they trail leaders PSV Eindhoven by a whopping 16 points, despite being second.
On the other hand, last-placed Heracles Almelo suffered a 2-0 home defeat against Twente last weekend. They have now lost four consecutive games across two competitions, conceding multiple goals in each defeat.
Ahead of this skirmish, Feyenoord are the expected winners at 2/9 (1.22). Teams with these odds usually have an 81.8% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that both teams were on the scoresheet in 10 of Feyenoord's last 12 matches, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 3/4 (1.75). That one has a 57.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Feyenoord's dominance to continue?
Feyenoord came out on top the last seven times these teams clashed and are unbeaten in their last 20 H2Hs. They won the reverse fixture by seven unanswered goals and have not lost to Heracles since February 2015.
Netherlands Eredivisie 19/10/25
Heracles
Feyenoord
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
Heracles
Feyenoord
Netherlands Eredivisie 14/12/24
Feyenoord
Heracles
Netherlands Eredivisie 10/03/24
Feyenoord
Heracles
Netherlands Eredivisie 17/12/23
Heracles
Feyenoord
Feyenoord preview: Few injury concerns
Head coach Robin van Persie is not having things easy on the injury front for Feyenoord, as up to five players continue to frequent the treatment room.
The hosts will have to cope without the services of Malcolm Jeng, Bart Nieuwkoop, Thomas Beelen, Gernot Trauner, and Givairo Read.
Predicted lineup: Wellenreuther (GK), Lotomba, Watanabe, Ahmedhodzic, Bos, Hwang, Valente, Moussa, Steijn, Borges & Ueda.
Last five matches
- Feyenoord 3-0 Sturm
- Feyenoord 3-4 Sparta
- Heerenveen 2-2 Feyenoord
- Feyenoord 1-1 Twente
- Feyenoord 2-3 Heerenveen
Heracles preview: Hoping to halt their losing streak
Erik Ahlstrand sustained an injury in the defeat to Twente last time out and will be unavailable for this weekend's game.
As it has been in recent weeks, Sem Scheperman, Jeff Reine-Adelaide, and Tristan van Gilst are all ruled out due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Jansink (GK), Benita, Mirani, Hoorenbeeck, Mesik, Limbombe, Hrustic, Zamburek, Engels, Kulenovic & Zeefuik.
Last five matches
- Heracles 0-2 Twente
- GA Eagles 2-2 (2) AP (1) Heracles
- Sparta 2-0 Heracles
- Heracles 0-3 Heerenveen
- Heracles 4-1 Hoogeveen
Player to watch: Ayase Ueda
In the reverse fixture, Ayase Ueda was subbed off at half-time after scoring a hat-trick in the first half. The Japanese forward, who has 18 goals in as many Eredivisie appearances this season, will look to return to scoring ways this weekend.