NEC Nijmegen vs Heracles Almelo Football Stats

📍 Eredivisie, Netherlands
🕒 Saturday 7th February, 15:30 GMT

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

NEC Nijmegen sit 3rd in the table after 18 games, averaging 2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per home match this season. Heracles Almelo are 16th after 18 games, averaging 0.9 scored and 3.2 conceded on the road. NEC Nijmegen have won 5/10 home games (50%) this season; Heracles Almelo have won 0/10 on the road (0%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Goals look likely from both ends. NEC Nijmegen have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home fixtures this season (7/10), and Heracles Almelo in 80% of away games (8/10). NEC Nijmegen average 2 scored and 1.4 conceded at home; Heracles Almelo 0.9 and 3.2 on the road.

NEC Nijmegen frequently see both teams score at home (80%, 8/10). Heracles Almelo are lower on the road (50%, 5/10) — they've scored in 50% of away games this season, which is the key variable.

Both teams see 9+ corners in the majority of their games — NEC Nijmegen at 70% at home (7/10), Heracles Almelo at 90% away (9/10). Over 8.5 Corners is well supported by the data.

Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals — NEC Nijmegen have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home games, Heracles Almelo in 80% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

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League Table

The full Eredivisie table for the 2025/2026 season, with NEC Nijmegen (3rd) and Heracles Almelo (16th) 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 34 27 3 4 101:45 +56 84
2 Feyenoord 34 19 8 7 70:44 +26 65
3 Ajax 36 15 15 6 65:42 +23 60
4 NEC Nijmegen H 34 16 11 7 77:53 +24 59
5 FC Twente 34 15 13 6 59:40 +19 58
6 FC Utrecht 36 16 9 11 59:45 +14 57
7 AZ 34 14 10 10 58:51 +7 52
8 SC Heerenveen 35 14 9 12 59:56 +3 51
9 FC Groningen 35 14 6 15 49:47 +2 48
10 Sparta Rotterdam 34 12 7 15 40:62 -22 43
11 Fortuna Sittard 34 11 6 17 49:63 -14 39
12 Excelsior 34 10 8 16 43:56 -13 38
13 Go Ahead Eagles 34 8 14 12 54:53 +1 38
14 Telstar 34 9 10 15 49:55 -6 37
15 PEC Zwolle 34 9 10 15 44:71 -27 37
16 FC Volendam 34 8 8 18 35:55 -20 32
17 NAC Breda 34 6 11 17 35:58 -23 29
18 Heracles Almelo A 34 5 4 25 35:85 -50 19

Team Form

Heracles Almelo have lost 90% of their away matches this season, while NEC Nijmegen have been more solid at home (20% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) Heracles Almelo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 5 (50%) 0 (0%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Lost 2 (20%) 9 (90%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

NEC Nijmegen frequently see both teams score at home (80%), while Heracles Almelo are less consistent on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) Heracles Almelo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 8 (80%) 5 (50%)

Match Goals

Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of NEC Nijmegen's home games and 80% of Heracles Almelo's away games this season. Both sides have consistently featured in high-scoring matches.

Over Goals

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) Heracles Almelo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Over 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 7 (70%)

Under Goals

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) Heracles Almelo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Under 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 3 (30%)

Team Goals

NEC Nijmegen have scored 2+ goals in 30% of home games this season, Heracles Almelo in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) Heracles Almelo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 10 (100%) 5 (50%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) Heracles Almelo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 7 (70%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 6 (60%)

Goal Totals

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) Heracles Almelo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 20 (2 avg) 9 (0.9 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 14 (1.4 avg) 32 (3.2 avg)

Match Corners

Both NEC Nijmegen (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Heracles Almelo (90% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) Heracles Almelo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Over 9.5 Corners 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 11.5 Corners 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 12.5 Corners 3 (30%) 4 (40%)

Team Corners

NEC Nijmegen have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of home matches.

Heracles Almelo have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 20% of games), while conceding 6+ corners in 60% of away matches — the home side can expect some set-piece chances.

Corners Won

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) Heracles Almelo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) Heracles Almelo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 7 (70%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 6 (60%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 5 (50%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 3 (30%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between NEC Nijmegen and Heracles Almelo. 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.

16 Aug 2025
Heracles Almelo
1 – 4 HT: 1-1
NEC Nijmegen
18 May 2025
Heracles Almelo
1 – 2 HT: 0-0
NEC Nijmegen
18 Dec 2024
Heracles Almelo
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
NEC Nijmegen
21 Sep 2024
NEC Nijmegen
1 – 2 HT: 1-2
Heracles Almelo
03 Feb 2024
NEC
3 – 1 HT: 0-1
Heracles Almelo
18 Aug 2023
Heracles Almelo
2 – 1 HT: 0-1
NEC
29 Jul 2022
Heracles Almelo
1 – 3 HT: 0-1
NEC
15 Jan 2022
NEC
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Heracles Almelo
29 Aug 2021
Heracles Almelo
0 – 1 HT: 0-0
NEC
24 Jul 2021
Heracles Almelo
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
NEC

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for NEC Nijmegen vs Heracles Almelo 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

NEC Nijmegen 1.43
Draw 4.75
Heracles Almelo 8.4

Half Time Result

NEC Nijmegen 1.8
Draw 2.75
Heracles Almelo 6

Double Chance

NEC Nijmegen or Draw 1.13
NEC Nijmegen or Heracles Almelo 1.16
Draw or Heracles Almelo 2.92

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.83
No 2

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.16
Over 2.5 1.57
Over 3.5 2.52
Under 1.5 5.9
Under 2.5 2.35
Under 3.5 1.64

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.18
Over 1.5 2.16

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.16
Over 9.5 1.28
Over 10.5 1.48
Over 11.5 1.91

NEC Nijmegen Goals

Over 0.5 1.02
Over 1.5 1.34

Heracles Almelo Goals

Over 0.5 1.46
Over 1.5 3.44

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
  • Breiðablik / Augn U19 vs FH / ÍH U19 20:30 BST | U19 League, Iceland Breiðablik / Augn U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · FH / ÍH U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Tartu Welco vs Nõmme Kalju U21 17:00 BST | Esiliiga A, Estonia Tartu Welco have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 home matches this season · Nõmme Kalju U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    90% combined
  • SønderjyskE U19 vs Nordsjaelland U19 15:00 BST | U19 League, Denmark SønderjyskE U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 home matches this season · Nordsjaelland U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    79% combined
  • Kyzyl-Zhar vs Zhetysu 12:00 BST | Premier League, Kazakhstan Kyzyl-Zhar have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Zhetysu have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/6 away matches this season · Odds: 2.2
    75% combined

NEC Nijmegen vs Heracles Almelo Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for NEC Nijmegen vs Heracles Almelo?

Over 2.5 Goals — NEC Nijmegen have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home games, Heracles Almelo in 80% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

Which team is likely to win, NEC Nijmegen or Heracles Almelo?

NEC Nijmegen have a slight form edge at home (50% wins) over Heracles Almelo on the road (0% wins) in Eredivisie. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

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

Possibly — NEC Nijmegen frequently see both teams score at home (80%), while Heracles Almelo are lower on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

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

Yes, likely — Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of NEC Nijmegen's home games and 80% of Heracles Almelo's away games in Eredivisie. Both sides consistently feature in high-scoring matches.

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

NEC Nijmegen have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 30% of home games compared to Heracles Almelo's 10% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

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

Yes — both NEC Nijmegen (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Heracles Almelo (90% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Eredivisie. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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