FC Twente vs Heracles Almelo Prediction: The Tukkers Aiming To Bounce Back From European Setback

FC Twente will welcome Heracles Almelo to De Grolsch Veste in the tenth round of the Eredivisie. 

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between FC Twente vs. Heracles Almelo, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

FC Twente

Form: DLWWW

FC Twente have made a promising start to the season, although their performance has been questionable. After nine games, they occupy sixth place in the table and are just one point behind third-placed Ajax Amsterdam, while they've maintained a two-point cushion over seventh-placed Go Ahead Eagles. 

The Tukkers head into this match off the back of a 2-0 defeat against Lazio in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday. This result didn't come as a surprise considering they had very little to offer after Lars Unnerstall saw red in the first eleven minutes. Their performance in the league has to flounder, as a 2-2 draw against RKC Waalwijk last time out has left them without a win in the last two games (L1, D1).

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Unnerstall; Salah-Eddine, Bruns, Hilgers, Van Rooy; Vlap, Regeer; Van Bergen, Steijn, Van Wolfswinkel; Lammers

Heracles Almelo

Form: LLWWD

Heracles Almelo will be seeking to exploit their opponents' shortcomings and record their third win of the season. Failing to secure a win in their first four games (D3, L1), the teams' poor start has gone unpunished as they hover two places above the relegation. 

However, that has by no means derailed their goals of securing the upper half of the table. To make things better, they are within touching distance of the European spots despite suffering two consecutive losses against Go Ahead Eagles (4:1) and most recently Ajax Amsterdam (3:4).

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

De Keijzer; Benita, Mirani, Mesik, Roosken; Zamburek, Van Kaam; Podgoreanu, Engels, Zand; Kulenovic 

Match Facts

• FC Twente have drawn 4 out of the last 6 matches against Heracles Almelo.
• Heracles Almelo have lost nine of their last 12 away matches in the Eredivisie.
• FC Twente averages 1.25 goals per game when playing at home, and Heracles Almelo averages 0.75 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 33 meetings, FC Twente have won 19 times, Heracles Almelo have won 5 times, and there have been 9 draws, with the goal difference being 64-31 in favour of FC Twente.

Expert Betting Tips

FC Twente have a historical dominance over Heracles Almelo and should have the upper hand coming into this fixture. However, they have struggled for favourable results lately, going winless in their last four matches across all competitions, and that could be something the away side will want to exploit and cause an upset. 

This could turn out to be a highly entertaining affair filled with goals, which is why we anticipate the home side to score a goal in both halves.

• FC Twente To Score In Both Halves - Yes for 1.68
• Anytime Goalscorer - Sam Lammers for 2.00
• Total - Over 3.5 for 2.02