7 May 2022 at 18:00

20
Full Time
Referee: A. Lindhout

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.

Willem II5wins
1draws10 meetings
Heracles4wins

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 (43%) — the odds may underestimate Willem II.

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 44.9%Draw 29.7%Away 30.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.203.203.25
Max2.283.513.30
Over 2.5: 48.8%Under 2.5: 55.6%
Market favourite:Willem II · 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 market42.7%27.7%29.6%
Public market43.2%28.0%28.8%

Willem II vs Heracles — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Willem II
Result vs. Market: Willem II (45%)

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.

Willem IIHalf-time:20Heracles
21Shots3
11Shots 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
09/05/25Willem II1–2Heracles2.75/3.31/2.62
25/08/24Heracles1–1Willem II2.42/3.57/2.76
07/05/22Willem II2–0Heracles2.23/3.37/3.28
02/10/21Heracles3–2Willem II1.87/3.72/3.92
10/04/21Heracles4–0Willem II2.10/3.55/3.45
20/09/20Willem II4–0Heracles2.13/3.48/3.33
02/02/20Willem II1–0Heracles1.91/3.73/3.74
15/09/19Heracles4–1Willem II2.11/3.68/3.23
02/04/19Heracles3–4Willem II2.38/3.60/2.79
26/08/18Willem II5–0Heracles2.20/3.56/3.05

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

W 292D 209L 443
Over 2.558
Goals scored1240

Away Record: Heracles

W 211D 147L 310
Over 2.560
Goals scored900

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Willem II defeated Heracles 2:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by W. Dammers 15′, J. Hornkamp 17′. 1 red cards. Willem II had 51% possession while Heracles held 49%. Willem II had 21 shots (11 on target) compared to 3 (2 on target) for Heracles. Willem II made 4 substitutions, Heracles made 3. VAR was involved: Card upgrade (Sven Sonnenberg 90′).

Match Events

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

Willem II
Heracles
Kick Off
J. Hornkamp

assist: D. Köhn

17′
Half Time
46′
E. SierraS. Armenteros
46′
M. RenteS. Sonnenberg
J. HornkampE. Kabangu
67′
72′
N. LaursenK. Jakobsen
D. CrowleyA. El Khayati
80′
M. SvenssonK. Ludewig
80′
VAR
90+4′Card upgrade
M. KöhlertJ. Pal
90+2′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Willem II had 51% possession against Heracles's 49%. Willem II registered 21 shots (11 on target) while Heracles managed 3 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 9–0. Fouls committed: 8–12.

11Shots on Goal2
9Shots off Goal0
21Total Shots3
1Blocked Shots1
16Shots insidebox1
5Shots outsidebox2
8Fouls12
9Corner Kicks0
1Offsides2
51%Ball Possession49%
0Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards1
2Goalkeeper Saves9
420Total passes419
332Passes accurate316
79%Passes %75%

Lineups

Willem II lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under K. Hofland, while Heracles deployed a 4-4-2 under F. Wormuth.

Defensive Solidity

Willem II deploy 4 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

Willem II 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

Willem II start 1 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.

Willem II4-2-3-14-4-2Heracles
GKDEFMIDFWD
21Wellenr.3Heerkens13Owusu6Dammers27Köhn8Llonch19Crowley17Saddiki11Köhlert15Svensson9Hornkamp26Bucker21Hoogma5Rente23Fadiga3Quaglia.15Schoofs14Torre8Sierra9Bakış29Hansson11Laursen

Substitutes

Coach: K. Hofland

Substitutes

Coach: F. Wormuth

Willem IIPosition StrengthHeracles
Willem II4-2-3-1
21GoalkeeperT. Wellenreuther
3DefenderF. Heerkens
13DefenderL. Owusu
6DefenderW. Dammers
27DefenderD. Köhn
8MidfielderPol Llonch
19MidfielderD. Crowley
17MidfielderD. Saddiki
11MidfielderM. Köhlert
15MidfielderM. Svensson
9ForwardJ. Hornkamp
Heracles4-4-2
26GoalkeeperK. Bucker
21DefenderJ. Hoogma
5DefenderM. Rente
23DefenderN. Fadiga
3DefenderG. Quagliata
15MidfielderL. Schoofs
14MidfielderL. de la Torre
29MidfielderE. Hansson
11MidfielderN. Laursen
8ForwardE. Sierra
9ForwardS. Bakış

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

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Heracles

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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 84 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.65 per match (38 for the home side, 46 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 15 matches (65%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 18 games (78%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Heracles are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–6 in 2011.

7

Willem II

4

Drawn

12

Heracles

Goals: 38Goals: 46

Recent Meetings (23)

9 May 2025Willem II1 – 2Heracles
25 Aug 2024Heracles1 – 1Willem II
17 Feb 2023Heracles1 – 1Willem II
4 Nov 2022Willem II1 – 2Heracles
2 Oct 2021Heracles3 – 2Willem II
10 Apr 2021Heracles4 – 0Willem II
20 Sept 2020Willem II4 – 0Heracles
2 Feb 2020Willem II1 – 0Heracles
15 Sept 2019Heracles4 – 1Willem II
2 Apr 2019Heracles3 – 4Willem II
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026