Utrecht vs Heracles prediction and betting tips on November 8, 2024
Game Prediction
In the 12th round of the Eredivisie, Netherlands, on November 8, 2024, Utrecht will face Heracles. The hosts, currently in the top group of the standings, will look to secure a win against the relegation struggler.
Our prediction for Utrecht vs Heracles
Utrecht had a mediocre season last year. While they were technically in the race for a Conference League spot, they finished 7th with 50 points. In the additional playoffs, they reached the final, leading initially but conceding in injury time and allowing Go Ahead Eagles to win in extra time. Heracles managed only 33 points in 34 matches and was fortunate to finish in 14th place, thanks to the presence of weaker teams.
Currently, Heracles looks even worse. Although it seemed they were gaining momentum after winning consecutive matches against NEC and Heerenveen following just three points from the first five games, they experienced a tough October, with heavy defeats to Go Ahead Eagles (4-0), Ajax (4-0), and Twente (5-0). On the bright side, they managed a solid 2-0 victory over NAC Breda in the last round. Utrecht, on the other hand, has been performing well, with only one draw against Heerenveen and seven wins in the remaining matches. However, they lost 2-0 to Feyenoord at the end of October but bounced back with a 4-1 victory over Sparta.
Utrecht focuses on defense, conceding only 1.1 goals per match. They score slightly more, averaging 1.6 goals per match, which has kept them near the top of the Eredivisie standings. Heracles, however, scores just 1 goal per match on average and is quite vulnerable defensively, conceding over 2 goals per match.
Key statistics and trends for Utrecht vs Heracles:
- Utrecht has won 7 out of their last 8 matches.
- Heracles has lost 3 consecutive league matches but won their last 2 matches, including a cup victory.
- The most common score between the teams is 1-1 (8 times).
- Utrecht has scored 26% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minutes.
- Heracles has scored 33% of their goals between the 0th and 15th minutes.
- Utrecht wins the first half in 32% of their matches, while Heracles wins the first half in 21% of their matches.
Possible starting lineups:
Utrecht (likely lineup): Brouwer - El-Kaouani, Wijngever, Van der Horn, Horemans - Aaronson, Fraulo, Catlin, Jensen, Romani - Min
Heracles (likely lineup): de Keyzer - Rosken, Mesik, Mirani, Benita - Jamburek, Van Kam, Engels, t'Zand, Podgorianu - Hornkamp
Head-to-head:
Utrecht has won 9 out of the last 11 encounters with Heracles, with only 2 losses.
Free prediction for Utrecht vs Heracles
There seems to be little intrigue in this match: a stronger team hosts a weaker one. We suggest betting on Utrecht with a -1.5 goal handicap (odds – 2.18).
Keep an eye on the Eredivisie standings and your team’s form before placing your bets for the upcoming match.