Heracles Almelo vs AZ — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Eredivisie, Netherlands
🕒 Sunday 14th September, 13:30 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 1.5 Goals

Heracles Almelo (20% home wins) hold a slight edge over AZ on the road (30% away wins), but the difference is minimal. View our Home Win, Away Win and Draw stats for more context.

AZ have a strong trend for high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 Goals in 70%), while Heracles Almelo are lower at home (50%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

BTTS trends are mixed for this fixture (Heracles Almelo 50% at home, AZ 40% away). Browse the full Both Teams to Score stats for more context.

Both teams regularly see 8+ corners in recent games (70% and 80%) — Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals — Heracles Almelo see 2+ goals in 80% of home games, AZ in 80% of away games. A reliable lower-risk option for this fixture.

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League Table

The full Eredivisie table for the 2025/2026 season, with Heracles Almelo (18th) and AZ (6th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Eredivisie 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 PSV 30 24 2 4 84:40 +44 74
2 Feyenoord 30 16 7 7 62:41 +21 55
3 NEC Nijmegen 30 15 9 6 72:48 +24 54
4 FC Twente 30 14 11 5 51:32 +19 53
5 Ajax 30 13 12 5 57:37 +20 51
6 AZ A 30 14 6 10 52:45 +7 48
7 SC Heerenveen 30 12 8 10 53:50 +3 44
8 FC Utrecht 30 12 8 10 49:36 +13 44
9 Sparta Rotterdam 30 12 6 12 35:49 -14 42
10 FC Groningen 30 12 6 12 42:37 +5 42
11 Fortuna Sittard 30 10 6 14 44:55 -11 36
12 Go Ahead Eagles 30 8 12 10 50:45 +5 36
13 PEC Zwolle 30 8 10 12 40:60 -20 34
14 Excelsior 30 7 7 16 31:51 -20 28
15 FC Volendam 30 7 7 16 31:50 -19 28
16 Telstar 30 6 9 15 39:52 -13 27
17 NAC Breda 30 5 10 15 30:51 -21 25
18 Heracles Almelo H 30 5 4 21 34:77 -43 19

Team Form

AZ have lost 70% of their away matches this season, while Heracles Almelo have been more solid at home (50% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Heracles Almelo (Home Form) AZ (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 0 (0%)
Lost 5 (50%) 7 (70%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Heracles Almelo have seen both teams score in 50% of home games, AZ in 40% of away games. The full BTTS breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Heracles Almelo (Home Form) AZ (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 5 (50%) 4 (40%)

Match Goals

AZ regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Heracles Almelo are lower at home (50%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Over Goals

Heracles Almelo (Home Form) AZ (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 3.5 Goals 2 (20%) 3 (30%)

Under Goals

Heracles Almelo (Home Form) AZ (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Under 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Under 3.5 Goals 8 (80%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

Heracles Almelo have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, AZ in 20% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Heracles Almelo (Home Form) AZ (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Heracles Almelo (Home Form) AZ (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Heracles Almelo (Home Form) AZ (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 9 (0.9 avg) 12 (1.2 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 16 (1.6 avg) 19 (1.9 avg)

Match Corners

AZ frequently reach high corner counts away from home (80%), while Heracles Almelo are lower at home (50%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

Heracles Almelo (Home Form) AZ (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 5 (50%) 8 (80%)
Over 9.5 Corners 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 10.5 Corners 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Team Corners

Heracles Almelo have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of home matches.

AZ have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 50% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of away matches.

Corners Won

Heracles Almelo (Home Form) AZ (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 8 (80%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Heracles Almelo (Home Form) AZ (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Heracles Almelo and AZ. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

13th Apr, 2025
Heracles Almelo
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
AZ
27th Feb, 2025
Heracles Almelo
2 – 2 HT: 1-2
AZ
1st Dec, 2024
AZ
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Heracles Almelo
3rd Apr, 2024
Heracles Almelo
5 – 0 HT: 3-0
AZ
28th Sep, 2023
AZ
1 – 1 HT: 1-0
Heracles Almelo
19th Feb, 2022
AZ
2 – 1 HT: 1-1
Heracles Almelo
15th Dec, 2021
AZ
4 – 1 HT: 2-1
Heracles Almelo
19th Sep, 2021
Heracles Almelo
3 – 2 HT: 1-1
AZ
16th May, 2021
AZ
5 – 0 HT: 1-0
Heracles Almelo
29th Nov, 2020
Heracles Almelo
1 – 2 HT: 0-2
AZ

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Heracles Almelo vs AZ across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Heracles Almelo 5
Draw 4.47
AZ 1.65

Half Time Result

Heracles Almelo 5.39
Draw 2.6
AZ 2.05

Double Chance

Heracles Almelo or Draw 2.3
Heracles Almelo or AZ 1.19
Draw or AZ 1.17

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.65
No 2.25

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.14
Over 2.5 1.47
Over 3.5 2.42
Under 1.5 6
Under 2.5 2.6
Under 3.5 1.61

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.25
Over 1.5 2.1

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.24
Over 9.5 1.53
Over 10.5 1.93
Over 11.5 2.14

Heracles Almelo Goals

Over 0.5 1.42
Over 1.5 3.14
Over 2.5 8

AZ Goals

Over 0.5 1.07
Over 1.5 1.49
Over 2.5 2.5

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Manchester City U21 vs Norwich City U21 19:00 BST | Premier League 2 Division One, England Manchester City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 home matches this season · Norwich City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    89% combined
  • Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Queens Park Rangers U21 13:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Crewe Alexandra U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/13 home matches this season · Queens Park Rangers U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.33
    81% combined
  • Sheffield United U21 vs Bristol City U21 14:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Sheffield United U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 home matches this season · Bristol City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.25
    76% combined
  • Alianza U20 vs FAS U20 02:00 BST | Reserve League, El Salvador Alianza U20 have seen over 2.5 goals in 18/21 home matches this season · FAS U20 have seen over 2.5 goals in 12/20 away matches this season · Odds: 1.44
    73% combined

Heracles Almelo vs AZ Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Heracles Almelo vs AZ?

Over 1.5 Goals — Heracles Almelo see 2+ goals in 80% of home games, AZ in 80% of away games. A reliable lower-risk option for this fixture.

Which team is likely to win, Heracles Almelo or AZ?

AZ hold a slight form advantage away (30% wins) over Heracles Almelo at home (20% wins) in Eredivisie. A competitive fixture with the visitors potentially having the edge.

Will both teams score in the match between Heracles Almelo and AZ?

Mixed — Heracles Almelo have seen BTTS in 50% of home games, AZ in 40% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Eredivisie fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Heracles Almelo and AZ?

Possibly — AZ regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Heracles Almelo are lower at home (50%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Heracles Almelo or AZ?

AZ have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of away games compared to Heracles Almelo's 10% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Heracles Almelo and AZ?

Possibly — AZ frequently reach high corner counts away (80%), while Heracles Almelo are lower at home (50%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

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