4 December 2021 at 20:00

01
Full Time
Referee: P. van Boekel

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

Heerenveen dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Heracles3wins
1draws10 meetings
Heerenveen6wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.0%

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

Home 48.3%Draw 27.8%Away 28.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.053.503.30
Max2.113.683.60
Over 2.5: 55.6%Under 2.5: 50.0%
Market favourite:Heracles · Slight favourite

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.

1X2
Professional market46.0%26.4%27.6%
Public market46.4%27.2%26.4%
Δ0.4%0.8%1.2%

Heracles vs Heerenveen — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Heerenveen
Result vs. Market: Heracles (48%)

Result differed from 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.

HeraclesHalf-time:00Heerenveen
12Shots10
2Shots on target2

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.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
05/04/26Heerenveen4–1Heracles1.48/5.00/5.50
20/12/25Heracles0–3Heerenveen3.29/3.80/2.06
15/03/25Heerenveen1–1Heracles1.78/3.64/4.46
27/09/24Heracles2–1Heerenveen2.84/3.65/2.37
14/04/24Heracles0–2Heerenveen2.83/3.53/2.43
28/10/23Heerenveen3–0Heracles1.95/3.83/3.66
18/03/22Heerenveen2–0Heracles2.40/3.20/3.10
04/12/21Heracles0–1Heerenveen2.07/3.59/3.47
23/01/21Heracles1–0Heerenveen2.27/3.52/3.07
20/12/20Heerenveen1–2Heracles1.84/3.96/3.90

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: Heracles

W 211D 147L 310
Over 2.560
Goals scored900

Away Record: Heerenveen

W 438D 288L 384
Over 2.562
Goals scored1818

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Heerenveen defeated Heracles 1:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by J. Veerman 79′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Heracles had 47% possession while Heerenveen held 53%. Heracles had 12 shots (2 on target) compared to 10 (2 on target) for Heerenveen. Heracles made 4 substitutions, Heerenveen made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Heracles and Heerenveen — 1 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Heracles
Heerenveen
Kick Off
Half Time
68′
F. StevanovićR. Al Hajj
K. SierhuisA. Szőke
74′
75′
A. MusabaB. Nygren
75′
T. HalilovićS. de Jong
79′
J. Veerman

assist: B. Nygren

G. QuagliataR. Roosken
84′
N. LaursenE. Sierra
84′
D. BurgzorgM. Amissi
90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Heracles had 47% possession against Heerenveen's 53%. Heracles registered 12 shots (2 on target) while Heerenveen managed 10 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 5–1. Fouls committed: 8–5.

2Shots on Goal2
3Shots off Goal4
12Total Shots10
7Blocked Shots4
8Shots insidebox6
4Shots outsidebox4
8Fouls5
5Corner Kicks1
1Offsides0
47%Ball Possession53%
3Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves2
468Total passes550
388Passes accurate465
83%Passes %85%

Lineups

Heracles lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under F. Wormuth, while Heerenveen deployed a 4-2-3-1 under J. Jansen.

Defensive Solidity

Heracles deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Heerenveen's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Heracles field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Heerenveen's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Heracles start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Heerenveen averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Heracles4-4-24-2-3-1Heerenveen
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Blaswich13Knoester5Rente23Fadiga3Quaglia.15Schoofs14Torre9Bakış11Laursen16Sierhuis37Burgzorg22Mous15Bakker4Beek13Kaib27Ewijk10Halilov.20Veerman29Madsen9Veerman11Musaba7Stevano.

Substitutes

Coach: F. Wormuth

Substitutes

Coach: J. Jansen

HeraclesPosition StrengthHeerenveen
Heracles4-4-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Blaswich
13DefenderM. Knoester
5DefenderM. Rente
23DefenderN. Fadiga
3DefenderG. Quagliata
15MidfielderL. Schoofs
14MidfielderL. de la Torre
11MidfielderN. Laursen
37MidfielderD. Burgzorg
9ForwardS. Bakış
16ForwardK. Sierhuis
Heerenveen4-2-3-1
22GoalkeeperX. Mous
15DefenderN. Bakker
4DefenderS. van Beek
13DefenderR. Kaib
27DefenderM. van Ewijk
10MidfielderT. Halilović
20MidfielderJ. Veerman
29MidfielderN. Madsen
11MidfielderA. Musaba
7MidfielderF. Stevanović
9ForwardH. Veerman

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Heracles have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats. Heerenveen show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Heracles

LLDLDL

Heerenveen

LWDWWW

Heracles vs Heerenveen Head to Head Results

Heracles and Heerenveen have met 29 times — Heracles won 13, Heerenveen won 12, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Heracles leads the head-to-head with 13 victories from 29 meetings. A combined 102 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.52 per match (48 for the home side, 54 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 19 matches (66%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 18 games (62%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Heerenveen are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–3 in 2012.

13

Heracles

4

Drawn

12

Heerenveen

Goals: 48Goals: 54

Recent Meetings (29)

5 Apr 2026Heerenveen4 – 1Heracles
20 Dec 2025Heracles0 – 3Heerenveen
15 Mar 2025Heerenveen1 – 1Heracles
27 Sept 2024Heracles2 – 1Heerenveen
14 Apr 2024Heracles0 – 2Heerenveen
28 Oct 2023Heerenveen3 – 0Heracles
18 Mar 2022Heerenveen2 – 0Heracles
23 Jan 2021Heracles1 – 0Heerenveen
20 Dec 2020Heerenveen1 – 2Heracles
21 Dec 2019Heerenveen1 – 1Heracles
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026