Champions League hopefuls Twente make the trip to mid-table Heracles on Sunday for what has the potential to be a goal-fest at the Asito Stadion.
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Heracles vs Twente prediction: Sem Steijn set to shine?
Key Stats
- Twente midfielder Sem Steijn has scored eight goals in his last nine appearances across all competitions.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 54% of Heracles' home games and 85% have ended with both teams scoring.
- Both teams have found the back of the net in 77% of Twente's away trips in the Eredivisie and 77% have produced over 2.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: Heracles 2-3 Twente
Heracles have scored 24 of their 33 league goals at home this season where they are scoring an averaging of 1.85 goals per game, while Twente have scored a total of 52 goals in the Eredivisie and 22 of those have arrived on the road.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Twente the favourite
- HOME: 31/10 (4.10) – 24.4%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 11/13 (1.85) – 54.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Twente are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 54.2% and we tend to agree with the bookmakers on this prediction.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Twente dominate
Sunday's guests have lost any of their last five games against Heracles, picking up three wins and two draws which includes the 5-0 hammering of Heracles in October.
Netherlands Eredivisie 27/10/24
FC Twente
Heracles
Netherlands Eredivisie 31/03/24
FC Twente
Heracles
Netherlands Eredivisie 22/10/23
Heracles
FC Twente
Netherlands Eredivisie 30/04/22
Heracles
FC Twente
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/11/21
FC Twente
Heracles
Heracles preview: Claimed a point at Heerenveen
A goal in the 18th minute from former Heenreveen striker Jizz Hornkamp put Heracles in front at the Abe Lenstra Stadion.
However, the home side equalised right on the stroke of halftime and neither side were able to add to their tallies in the second 45, so the game ended in a stalemate.
Luka Kulenovic, Nikolai Laursen, Sava Cestic, Lorenzo Milani and Robin Mantel could all miss the Twente game through injury.
Predicted lineup: de Keijzer (GK), Mirani, Wieckhoff, Mesík, Rots, Bruns, De Keersmaecker, Scheperman, Podgoreanu, Hornkamp & Talvitie
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
Twente preview: Heavily beaten by Feyenoord
Twente would have been expecting a tough test at home against Feyenoord last time out but they would not have been expecting to lose so heavily.
The visitors scored six times, three in each half, to cancel out Sem Steijn's brace and make the final scoreline 6-2. Twente will be looking to bounce back this weekend against Heracles.
Gerald Alders and Ricky van Wolfswinkel look set to miss the trip to Heracles due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Unnerstall (GK), Kuipers, Lagerbielke, van Rooij, Hilgers, Vlap, Booth, Kjolo, Steijn, Besselink & Rots
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
W
FC Utrecht
0
FC Twente
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/05/25
W
Sparta Rotterdam
0
FC Twente
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/04/25
L
PSV
3
FC Twente
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
D
PEC Zwolle
1
FC Twente
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25
D
Fortuna Sittard
1
FC Twente
1
Player to watch: Sem Steijn
Twente midfielder Sem Steijn is having his best-ever season since turning pro with VVV back in 2018.
The 23-year-old has scored 22 times in the Eredivisie this season, already surpassing last season's total of 17, and we expect the Dutchman to add significantly to that tally before the campaign comes to a close.
Steijn has been phenomenal in front of goal
Steijn heads into Sunday's match having scored in each of his last three appearances in the Eredivisie, and you wouldn't bet against the young midfielder scoring against Heracles.