2 December 2017 at 19:45
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
Even recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
3.8
Average goals per game
70%
Games with 3+ goals
50%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (44%) — the odds may underestimate Willem II.
Market Summary
Margin: 5.5%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2.10 | 3.50 | 3.10 |
| Max | 2.21 | 3.70 | 3.31 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 44.2% | 26.4% | 29.5% |
| Public market | 42.8% | 26.9% | 30.4% |
| Δ | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
Willem II vs Heracles — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result matched market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/05/2524/25 | Willem II | 1–2 | Heracles | 2.75/3.31/2.62 |
| 25/08/2424/25 | Heracles | 1–1 | Willem II | 2.42/3.57/2.76 |
| 07/05/2221/22 | Willem II | 2–0 | Heracles | 2.23/3.37/3.28 |
| 02/10/2121/22 | Heracles | 3–2 | Willem II | 1.87/3.72/3.92 |
| 10/04/2120/21 | Heracles | 4–0 | Willem II | 2.10/3.55/3.45 |
| 20/09/2020/21 | Willem II | 4–0 | Heracles | 2.13/3.48/3.33 |
| 02/02/2019/20 | Willem II | 1–0 | Heracles | 1.91/3.73/3.74 |
| 15/09/1919/20 | Heracles | 4–1 | Willem II | 2.11/3.68/3.23 |
| 02/04/1918/19 | Heracles | 3–4 | Willem II | 2.38/3.60/2.79 |
| 26/08/1818/19 | Willem II | 5–0 | Heracles | 2.20/3.56/3.05 |
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Willem II
Away Record: Heracles
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Willem II defeated Heracles 3:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2017. Goals were scored by Fran Sol 4′, B. Ogbeche 13′, B. Ogbeche 21′, S. Jakubiak 86′. Willem II had 48% possession while Heracles held 52%. Willem II had 27 shots (5 on target) compared to 12 (3 on target) for Heracles. Willem II made 2 substitutions, Heracles made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Willem II and Heracles — 4 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
assist: B. Rienstra
assist: T. Haye
assist: Fran Sol
Match Statistics
Willem II had 48% possession against Heracles's 52%. Willem II registered 27 shots (5 on target) while Heracles managed 12 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 8–3. Fouls committed: 8–16.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Willem II have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Heracles show 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
Willem II
Heracles
Willem II vs Heracles Head to Head Results
Willem II and Heracles have met 23 times — Willem II won 7, Heracles won 12, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Heracles leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 23 meetings. A combined 82 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.57 per match (37 for the home side, 45 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 14 matches (61%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 17 games (74%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Heracles are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–6 in 2011.
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Willem II
4
Drawn
12
Heracles
Recent Meetings (23)
API data: 15 Mar 2026