Heracles Almelo have the opportunity to pull clear of the Eredivisie relegation scrap, as they welcome rock bottom Waalwijk to the Asido Stadium. Read on for our Heracles Almelo vs Waalwijk predictions.
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Heracles Almelo vs Waalwijk prediction: An early relegation decider
Key stats
- Waalwijk's 31 goals conceded is the worst in the Eredivisie
- There have been no draws in the previous 14 iterations of this fixture.
- Waalwijk have won two of their last three visits to Almelo, including a 5-0 thrashing last season.
Correct score prediction: Heracles Almelo 2-1 Waalwijk
For both of these sides, a lot is on the line going into this one. Waalwijk, despite a recent uptick in form, are rock bottom, and eight points from safety already.
Heracles, on the other hand, will be desperate not to be drawn into the relegation zone, with Sparta Rotterdam just one point behind them.
The league table doesn't lie, so we foresee a narrow home win in this encounter.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Almelo favoured
HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
AWAY: 3/1 (3.60) – 25.0%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The bookmakers' expected winner in this clash is Heracles Almelo. Their odds of 4/5 imply a 55.6% likelihood of victory, making them strong favourites.
Feel free to take a look at our football betting tips page to check out our other predictions and tips!
Last five H2Hs:
In the long term, Heracles certainly have the upper hand in this fixture, winning 10 of their previous 18 meetings.
But in recent times, the sides have been too close to call, with three wins each in the last six clashes between the pair.
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/05/24
Heracles
RKC
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/01/24
RKC
Heracles
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/22
RKC
Heracles
Netherlands Eredivisie 26/09/21
Heracles
RKC
Europe Friendlies 30/07/21
Heracles
RKC
Heracles Almelo preview: Attacking inspiration required
Heracles have been far from the poorest side in the Eredivisie this season, but are on the precipice of the drop zone, as one of four sides just a point outside.
They have lacked attacking inspiration in recent games, with their six goals in their last five actually inferior to their visitors' eight. They will hope to rediscover their attacking bite against the league's leakiest defence.
Predicted lineup: de Keijzer (GK), Benita, Mirani, Besik, Roosken, Bruijn, De Keersmaecker, Podgoreanu, Zamburek, Engels, Kulenovic
Netherlands Eredivisie 09/05/25
W
Willem II
1
Heracles
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
L
Feyenoord
4
Heracles
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 23/04/25
L
FC Groningen
4
Heracles
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
W
AZ
0
Heracles
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25
D
RKC
0
Heracles
0
Waalwijk preview: Too late to turn things around?
RKC Waalwijk had an utterly disastrous start to 2024/25, losing their eight opening fixtures in a row. Things have improved a little since then, with four points from their last four games, plus a morale-boosting win against Vitesse Arnhem.
Waalwijk will be looking to veteran midfielder Richard van der Venne for inspiration. The 32-year-old has an impressive three goals from five games this season.
Predicted lineup: Houwen (GK), van Helderen, van Ejima, van den Buijs, Familia-Castillo, Roemeratoe, Oukili, van der Water, van der Venne, Margaret, Zawada
Netherlands Eredivisie 10/05/25
W
Heerenveen
1
RKC
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
L
FC Groningen
6
RKC
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/04/25
L
FC Utrecht
4
RKC
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/04/25
L
NEC
2
RKC
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25
D
Heracles
0
RKC
0
Player to watch: Brian De Keersmaecker
Our player to watch in this one is Heracles' Brian De Keersmaecker. The Belgian defensive midfielder has come up with three goals and an assist this season.
They've been when it has mattered too, such as a brace in the crucial win over NAC Breda before the international break.