18 March 2022 at 19:00

20
Full Time
Referee: A. Bos

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.

Heerenveen6wins
1draws10 meetings
Heracles3wins

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

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (40%) — the odds may underestimate Heerenveen.

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 41.6%Draw 31.2%Away 32.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.373.103.00
Max2.443.263.20
Over 2.5: 46.5%Under 2.5: 60.2%
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market39.8%29.8%30.4%
Public market40.1%29.2%30.7%

Heerenveen vs Heracles — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Heerenveen
Result vs. Market: Heerenveen (42%)

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.

HeerenveenHalf-time:00Heracles
14Shots7
8Shots 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: Heerenveen

W 438D 288L 384
Over 2.562
Goals scored1818

Away Record: Heracles

W 211D 147L 310
Over 2.560
Goals scored900

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Heerenveen defeated Heracles 2:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by A. Sarr 59′, N. Bakker 88′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Heerenveen had 48% possession while Heracles held 52%. Heerenveen had 14 shots (8 on target) compared to 7 (2 on target) for Heracles. Heerenveen made 4 substitutions, Heracles made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Heerenveen and Heracles — 2 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Heerenveen
Heracles
Kick Off
Half Time
46′
N. LaursenK. Jakobsen
A. Sarr

assist: S. van Hooijdonk

59′
J. van AkenI. Drešević
62′
66′Bilal Başaçıkoğlu
78′
R. RooskenJ. Hoogma
78′
B. BaşacıkoğluS. Armenteros
78′
A. OuahimE. Hansson
S. van HooijdonkA. Musaba
82′
87′
N. FadigaN. Bakboord
N. Bakker

assist: T. Haye

88′
A. SarrA. van der Heide
90′
T. HalilovićN. Madsen
90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Heerenveen had 48% possession against Heracles's 52%. Heerenveen registered 14 shots (8 on target) while Heracles managed 7 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 9–1. Fouls committed: 6–8.

8Shots on Goal2
3Shots off Goal3
14Total Shots7
3Blocked Shots2
10Shots insidebox4
4Shots outsidebox3
6Fouls8
9Corner Kicks1
0Offsides2
48%Ball Possession52%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves6
389Total passes420
275Passes accurate329
71%Passes %78%

Lineups

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

Defensive Solidity

Heerenveen deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Heracles'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

Heerenveen field 4 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

Heerenveen start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 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.

Heerenveen3-4-1-24-4-2Heracles
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Mulder15Bakker4Beek3Aken13Kaib27Ewijk33Haye26Tahiri10Halilov.20Hooijdo.9Sarr26Bucker13Knoester5Rente23Fadiga12Roosken30Ouahim6Kiomour.14Torre9Bakış7Başacık.11Laursen

Substitutes

Coach: O. Tobiasen

Substitutes

Coach: F. Wormuth

HeerenveenPosition StrengthHeracles
Heerenveen3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperE. Mulder
15DefenderN. Bakker
4DefenderS. van Beek
3DefenderJ. van Aken
13MidfielderR. Kaib
27MidfielderM. van Ewijk
33MidfielderT. Haye
26MidfielderA. Tahiri
10ForwardT. Halilović
20ForwardS. van Hooijdonk
9ForwardA. Sarr
Heracles4-4-2
26GoalkeeperK. Bucker
13DefenderM. Knoester
5DefenderM. Rente
23DefenderN. Fadiga
12DefenderR. Roosken
6MidfielderO. Kiomourtzoglou
14MidfielderL. de la Torre
7MidfielderB. Başacıkoğlu
11MidfielderN. Laursen
30ForwardA. Ouahim
9ForwardS. Bakış

Recent Form

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

Heerenveen

LWDWWW

Heracles

LLDLDL

Heerenveen vs Heracles Head to Head Results

Heerenveen and Heracles have met 29 times — Heerenveen won 12, Heracles won 13, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Heracles leads the head-to-head with 13 victories from 29 meetings. A combined 101 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.48 per match (53 for the home side, 48 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.

12

Heerenveen

4

Drawn

13

Heracles

Goals: 53Goals: 48

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
4 Dec 2021Heracles0 – 1Heerenveen
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