Heracles Almelo vs Feyenoord Prediction: De club Aan de Maas Will Send A Clear Message Of Intent

Heracles Almelo will welcome Feyenoord to the Erve Asito Stadium in the 16th round of the Eredivisie.

De club Aan de Maas have been a rampant force in this fixture, where their unwavering dominance sees them boasting a fourteen-match unbeaten run (W10 D4 L0) and following their defeat to Celtic in the Champions League group stage campaign. This impeccable record should instill confidence in them to sign off 2023 on a high.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Heracles Almelo

Form: LLWLL

After a commanding 5-0 win over Almere City away from home on November 26th, instead of building up on that momentum, Heracles took a knock in confidence as they went on to lose two successive matches against Sparta Rotterdam (1-0), with their most recent match being a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Vitesse.

League form has been a concern for John Lammers' men, who are currently plagued with inconsistency, winning just one of their last eight matches (L6 D1), and with a three-match winless run at home, taking on a formidable opponent like Feyenoord could turn out to be a mammoth task in their bid to get back on track.

Having picked up 15 points from 15 matches, Heracles occupy the 14th spot in the Eredivisie standings, four points clear of the relegation zone and three points adrift of tenth-placed NEC Nijmegen.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Brouwer; Roosken, Hoogma, Bultman, Bakboord; Bruns, De Keersmaecker; Hansson, Ouahim, Wehmeyer; Engels 

Feyenoord

Form: WLWWW

Haunted by their own struggles on the road in the Champions League, where they have yet to win a match since 2002, Feyenoord found themselves on the receiving end of a 2-1 defeat against Celtic on the final match day of the group stage campaign. However, their third-place finish in Group E means they'll take part in the Europa League playoffs in 2024.

Prior to that, they eked out a narrow 3-1 home victory over underdogs Volendam, although it's not the response Arne Slot's was hoping to see from his side after coming off a 2-1 thrashing at the hands of PSV Eindhoven at home. Away from home, they are currently on a two-match winning streak and have only lost one of their seven matches (W5 D1), and this should be a walk in the park for them to secure their second win on the bounce.

Having picked up 35 points from 15 matches, Feyenoord sits second in the Eredivisie standings, two points ahead of third-placed AZ Alkmaar and fourth-placed FC Twente, while they are ten points adrift of first place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Bijlow; Geertruida, Trauner, Hancko, Hartman; Wieffer, Timber, Zerrouki; Stengs, Gimenez, Ivanusec

Match Facts

• Heracles Almelo have conceded a goal in fourteen of their last fifteen Eredivisie matches.
• Feyenoord have won twelve of their last sixteen games against Heracles Almelo.
• Heracles Almelo averages 1.43 goals per game when playing at home, and Feyenoord averages 2.86 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 37 meetings, Heracles Almelo have won 4 times, Feyenoord have won 23 times, and there have been 10 draws, with the goal difference being 86-40 in favor of Feyenoord.

Expert Betting Tips

Heracles have won just one of their last five league matches alongside four losses, and that alone is enough reason to believe they'll have their backs against the wall in a bid to return to winning ways. Feyenoord, on the other hand, have been impressive on the road, boasting an impeccable record of four wins in six league matches while suffering two losses in the process, and this should see them motivated to pick up their third consecutive win against a side that has struggled for consistency in their recent matches.

Despite a Champions League fumble against Celtic, this is the perfect opportunity for Feyenoord to get back to the winning column, and given their overt superiority over their opponents in this clash in past meetings, we anticipate a commanding win with the total exceeding 3.5 goals.

• W2 & TO 3.5 for 2.17
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.75
• Anytime Goalscorer - Santiago Giménez for 1.72