Heracles vs Utrecht prediction
Heracles hoping to surprise Utrecht in the cup - Photo by Imago
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Utrecht to win

Utrecht have won seven of the last 10 duels between these sides

All eyes will be on Erve Asito Stadium as Heracles Almelo and Utrecht go head-to-head in the KNVB Beker on Tuesday, 4 February.

With a spot in the cup semi-finals on the line, who will emerge victorious from this duel? View our free Heracles vs Utrecht prediction and preview below to find out.

Heracles vs Utrecht prediction: Visitors to reign supreme

Key stats

  • Utrecht have only lost once in their last 10 games in all competitions.
  • Fewer than three goals were scored in six of the last seven meetings between Heracles and Utrecht.
  • Heracles have gone under 2.5 total goals in their last eight matches in a row.

Correct score prediction: Heracles 0-2 Utrecht

Utrecht have been great away from home in the Eredivisie this season, with a 7-4-0 record in 11 matches away from home. With that in mind, we can see this translate to their cup form as well and Utrecht winning this match in a low-scoring affair, which is common when these two teams meet each other, at least lately.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Utrecht are clear favourites

  • HOME: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.30%
  • DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.80%
  • AWAY: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.40%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

We can see from the Heracles vs Utrecht odds that the guests are the expected winners and that's hardly a surprise considering Utrecht's amazing season so far.

After all, Utrecht are currently third in the Eredivisie, 21 points ahead of Heracles, plus they've done much better in their recent H2H meetings.

In any case, don’t forget to check out more of our best betting tips and predictions.

Most recent H2Hs: Utrecht's dominance to continue?

Utrecht have won three of the last five meetings between these teams and eight of their last 10 duels. Of course, they also have the advantage over Heracles when it comes to their overall H2H record: 28-15-14.

Netherlands Eredivisie 24/01/25

Heracles

Heracles

1
FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 08/11/24

FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht

1
Heracles

Heracles

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 23/02/24

FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht

1
Heracles

Heracles

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 16/09/23

Heracles

Heracles

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FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht

3

Netherlands Eredivisie 11/02/22

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Heracles

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FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht

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Heracles preview: In good form and hoping for more

Counting all competitions, Heracles have remained undefeated for six matches in a row, which is their best stretch of form this season. Overall, they are only 14th in the Eredivisie and just one point ahead of the spot that leads to relegation playoffs, but on the bright side, they have a chance to get to the semi-finals of the Dutch Cup, if they can beat Utrecht.

Heracles currently have Nikolai Laursen, Sava Cestic, Stijn Bultman, and Marion Engles on their injury list.

Predicted lineup: Keijzer (GK), Rots, Mesik, Mirani, Wieckhoff, De Keersmaecker, Scheperman, Talvitie, Bruns, Podgoreanu & Hornkamp.

Netherlands Eredivisie 09/05/25

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Willem II

Willem II

1

Heracles

Heracles

2

Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25

L

Feyenoord

Feyenoord

4

Heracles

Heracles

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 23/04/25

L

FC Groningen

FC Groningen

4

Heracles

Heracles

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25

W

AZ

AZ

0

Heracles

Heracles

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Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25

D

RKC

RKC

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Heracles

Heracles

0

Utrecht preview: Hoping for their impressive season to continue

After more than half of the season in the Eredivisie, Utrecht sit in third place, eight points behind league leaders PSV and five points ahead of the next team in the standings. While they did draw in three games in a row, they are certainly in good form with one loss in the 10 last matches across the board and if they can secure a win over Heracles on Tuesday, they will also get to the semi-finals of KNVB Beker.

Meanwhile, Can Bozdogan, Noah Ohio, Niklas Vesterlund, and Miguel Rodriguez are all out with injuries at the moment.

Predicted lineup: Barkas (GK), Horemans, Van der Hoorn, Viergever, Karouani, Iqbal, Aaronson, Jonathans, Toornstra, Cathline & Haller

Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25

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FC Twente

FC Twente

2

FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 25/04/25

W

RKC

RKC

0

FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht

4

Netherlands Eredivisie 20/04/25

W

Ajax

Ajax

0

FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht

4

Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25

W

FC Groningen

FC Groningen

1

FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht

3

Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25

D

Go Ahead Eagles

Go Ahead Eagles

2

FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht

2

Player to watch: Sebastian Haller

While the experienced forward and one of the biggest names to play for Utrecht in recent years is still waiting on his first goal in the Eredivisie, he did score a brace in the last round of KNVB Beker against RKC Waalwijk, essentially putting his team into the quarter-finals.

Sebastian Haller
Haller hoping for his third goal in the Dutch Cup – Photo by Imago

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