12 December 2021 at 13:30

21
Full Time
Referee: J. Manschot

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 record

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

Vitesse5wins
3draws10 meetings
Heracles2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.8

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (56%) — the odds may underestimate Vitesse.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.1%

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 58.4%Draw 26.0%Away 20.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.703.754.60
Max1.724.025.00
Over 2.5: 54.6%Under 2.5: 49.5%
Market favourite:Vitesse · Moderate 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 market56.3%24.1%19.6%
Public market55.5%25.4%19.1%
Δ0.9%1.3%0.5%

Vitesse vs Heracles — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Vitesse
Result vs. Market: Vitesse (58%)

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.

VitesseHalf-time:11Heracles
10Shots9
5Shots on target4

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
10/02/24Heracles3–2Vitesse2.07/3.55/3.43
10/12/23Vitesse2–0Heracles1.97/3.69/3.58
13/03/22Heracles0–0Vitesse2.47/3.32/2.90
12/12/21Vitesse2–1Heracles1.71/3.84/4.85
09/01/21Heracles0–2Vitesse3.47/3.72/2.03
03/10/20Vitesse3–0Heracles1.66/4.08/4.86
24/08/19Heracles1–1Vitesse3.28/3.87/2.04
16/03/19Heracles3–2Vitesse2.92/3.68/2.27
07/10/18Vitesse4–0Heracles1.94/3.81/3.55
15/10/17Heracles1–1Vitesse3.38/3.58/2.09

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: Vitesse

W 421D 265L 360
Over 2.558
Goals scored1631

Away Record: Heracles

W 211D 147L 310
Over 2.560
Goals scored900

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Vitesse defeated Heracles 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by N. Laursen 22′, L. Openda 31′, L. Openda 49′ (pen.). 4 yellow cards were shown. Vitesse had 52% possession while Heracles held 48%. Vitesse had 10 shots (5 on target) compared to 9 (4 on target) for Heracles. Vitesse made 5 substitutions, Heracles made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Vitesse and Heracles — 3 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Vitesse
Heracles
Kick Off
22′
N. Laursen

assist: K. Sierhuis

L. Openda

assist: R. Bazoer

31′
Half Time
E. DasaM. Manhoef
46′
46′
M. RenteS. Sonnenberg
L. Openda

Penalty

49′
D. HuismanR. Yapi
65′
69′
E. SierraS. Bakış
69′
N. LaursenA. Szőke
T. BuitinkP. Vroegh
72′
L. OpendaJ. von Moos
81′
R. BazoerA. Oroz
81′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Vitesse had 52% possession against Heracles's 48%. Vitesse registered 10 shots (5 on target) while Heracles managed 9 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 3–5. Fouls committed: 11–12.

5Shots on Goal4
4Shots off Goal2
10Total Shots9
1Blocked Shots3
4Shots insidebox5
6Shots outsidebox4
11Fouls12
3Corner Kicks5
1Offsides1
52%Ball Possession48%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves3
455Total passes411
348Passes accurate305
76%Passes %74%

Lineups

Vitesse lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under T. Letsch, while Heracles deployed a 3-4-2-1 under F. Wormuth.

Defensive Solidity

Vitesse deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Heracles's 3-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

Vitesse field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Heracles's 4 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

Vitesse start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Heracles 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.

Vitesse3-5-23-4-2-1Heracles
GKDEFMIDFWD
24Houwen2Dasa32Wittek6Rasmuss.3Doekhi21Bero10Bazoer8Tronstad40Huisman7Openda29Buitink1Blaswich13Knoester5Rente23Fadiga3Quaglia.15Schoofs6Kiomour.14Torre8Sierra11Laursen16Sierhuis

Substitutes

Coach: T. Letsch

Substitutes

Coach: F. Wormuth

VitessePosition StrengthHeracles
Vitesse3-5-2
24GoalkeeperJ. Houwen
6DefenderJ. Rasmussen
3DefenderD. Doekhi
10DefenderR. Bazoer
2MidfielderE. Dasa
32MidfielderM. Wittek
21MidfielderM. Bero
8MidfielderS. Tronstad
40MidfielderD. Huisman
7ForwardL. Openda
29ForwardT. Buitink
Heracles3-4-2-1
1GoalkeeperJ. Blaswich
13DefenderM. Knoester
5DefenderM. Rente
15DefenderL. Schoofs
23MidfielderN. Fadiga
3MidfielderG. Quagliata
6MidfielderO. Kiomourtzoglou
14MidfielderL. de la Torre
8ForwardE. Sierra
11ForwardN. Laursen
16ForwardK. Sierhuis

Recent Form

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

Vitesse

DWWDWW

Heracles

LLDLDL

Vitesse vs Heracles Head to Head Results

Vitesse and Heracles have met 26 times — Vitesse won 13, Heracles won 4, with 9 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Vitesse leads the head-to-head with 13 victories from 26 meetings. A combined 72 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.77 per match (46 for the home side, 26 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 13 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 10 games (38%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–5 in 2013.

13

Vitesse

9

Drawn

4

Heracles

Goals: 46Goals: 26

Recent Meetings (26)

10 Feb 2024Heracles3 – 2Vitesse
10 Dec 2023Vitesse2 – 0Heracles
13 Mar 2022Heracles0 – 0Vitesse
9 Jan 2021Heracles0 – 2Vitesse
3 Oct 2020Vitesse3 – 0Heracles
22 Jan 2020Heracles0 – 2Vitesse
24 Aug 2019Heracles1 – 1Vitesse
16 Mar 2019Heracles3 – 2Vitesse
31 Oct 2018Heracles0 – 2Vitesse
7 Oct 2018Vitesse4 – 0Heracles
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026