Heracles Almelo vs NEC Nijmegen: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 August

Heracles Almelo

W L L L L

14th place in Holland Eredivisie

2-1

18/08/2023 14:00

NEC Nijmegen

W D L W L

6th place in Holland Eredivisie

Holland Eredivisie

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Heracles Almelo vs NEC Nijmegen on 18 August 2023 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Heracles Almelo vs NEC Nijmegen preview before placing your bet.

Heracles Almelo will face NEC Nijmegen in Holland Eredivisie on August 18, 2023 at 14:00.
Heracles Almelo are currently 14th with 33 points after 34 matches.
NEC Nijmegen sit 6th with 53 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.23.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:00

2023-08-18

Heracles Almelo vs NEC Nijmegen - Prediction & Odds

Heracles Almelo

NEC Nijmegen

2023-08-18 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/08/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 PSV Eindhoven	91	34	29	4	1	111	21	90
02 Feyenoord	84	34	26	6	2	92	26	66
03 FC Twente Enschede	69	34	21	6	7	69	36	33
04 AZ Alkmaar	65	34	19	8	7	70	39	31
05 AFC Ajax	56	34	15	11	8	74	61	13
06 NEC Nijmegen	53	34	14	11	9	68	51	17
07 FC Utrecht	50	34	13	11	10	49	47	2
08 Sparta Rotterdam	49	34	14	7	13	51	48	3
09 Go Ahead Eagles	46	34	12	10	12	47	46	1
10 Fortuna Sittard	38	34	9	11	14	37	56	-19
11 SC Heerenveen	37	34	10	7	17	53	70	-17
12 PEC Zwolle	36	34	9	9	16	45	67	-22
13 Almere City FC	34	34	7	13	14	33	59	-26
14 Heracles Almelo	33	34	9	6	19	41	74	-33
15 RKC Waalwijk	29	34	7	8	19	38	56	-18
16 Excelsior SBV	29	34	6	11	17	50	73	-23
17 Volendam	19	34	4	7	23	34	88	-54
18 Vitesse Arnhem	6	34	6	6	22	30	74	-44

Head To Head

29/07/2022 13:00

Heracles Almelo

1 - 3

NEC Nijmegen

INT CF

15/01/2022 13:45

NEC Nijmegen

0 - 0

Heracles Almelo

HOL D1

29/08/2021 08:30

Heracles Almelo

0 - 1

NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

24/07/2021 07:00

Heracles Almelo

0 - 1

NEC Nijmegen

INT CF

05/03/2017 11:45

NEC Nijmegen

3 - 1

Heracles Almelo

HOL D1

02/12/2016 15:00

Heracles Almelo

2 - 0

NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

Heracles Almelo

33%

Draw

17%

NEC Nijmegen

50%

Heracles Almelo Last 6 matches

12/08/2023 14:00

AFC Ajax 4 - 1 Heracles Almelo

HOL D1

05/08/2023 08:40

Heracles Almelo 1 - 3 Volendam

INT CF

28/07/2023 13:00

Heracles Almelo 2 - 1 Excelsior SBV

INT CF

25/07/2023 13:00

Heracles Almelo 1 - 0 Emmen

INT CF

22/07/2023 08:30

SC Cambuur 4 - 1 Heracles Almelo

INT CF

14/07/2023 11:59

Preuben Munster 4 - 2 Heracles Almelo

INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches NEC Nijmegen

13/08/2023 06:15

NEC Nijmegen 3 - 4 Excelsior SBV

HOL D1

04/08/2023 11:59

NEC Nijmegen 3 - 1 Venezia

INT CF

28/07/2023 11:59

NEC Nijmegen 3 - 1 Al-Taawon

INT CF

22/07/2023 08:00

NEC Nijmegen 4 - 0 Altrincham

INT CF

15/07/2023 07:30

RKC Waalwijk 0 - 1 NEC Nijmegen

INT CF

28/05/2023 08:30

Fortuna Sittard 1 - 1 NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Holland Eredivisie

Played games

Heracles Almelo

NEC Nijmegen

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.21

Conceded

Avg. per game

2.18

Scored

Avg. per game

1.97

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.51

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

20 (59%)14 (41%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

31 (89%)4 (11%)

Heracles Almelo

Recent matches

NEC Nijmegen

Under /Over

(88%)30 4(12%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(94%)33 2(6%)

Under /Over

(44%)15 19(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)14 21(60%)

Under /Over

(65%)22 12(35%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(74%)26 9(26%)

/Yes

(50%)17 17(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(69%)24 11(31%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Heracles Almelo

NEC Nijmegen

Shots

Heracles Almelo

Total shots

10.82 avg / game

Blocked

93 total

Avg. 2.82

NEC Nijmegen

Total shots

13.06 avg / game

Blocked

102 total

Avg. 3.09

Heracles Almelo Pass NEC Nijmegen

Total passes

13148

Avg. 387 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

15094

Avg. 431 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Heracles Almelo

Played games

NEC Nijmegen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.12

Clean sheets

0.20

4.53

154

Corners

155

4.43

19.38

659

Throw-ins

652

18.63

1.47

Offsides

1.14

4.68

159

GK saves

120

3.43

Heracles Almelo

DISCIPLINARY

NEC Nijmegen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.03

1.51

0.06

0.11

11.24

382

Fouls

311

8.89

17.76

604

Tackles

643

18.37

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How We Build the Heracles Almelo vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Heracles Almelo vs NEC Nijmegen on 18 August 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Holland Eredivisie fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Heracles Almelo vs NEC Nijmegen Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Heracles Almelo's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against NEC Nijmegen's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Holland Eredivisie Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Holland Eredivisie standings and the Holland Eredivisie form table to understand exactly where Heracles Almelo and NEC Nijmegen sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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