Heracles Almelo vs NEC Nijmegen: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 August

Betiball's prediction for Heracles Almelo vs NEC Nijmegen on 16 August 2025 (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 vs NEC Nijmegen: Starting Lineups Time : 16/08/2025 14:00

Heracles Almelo
1 - 4
Finished
NEC Nijmegen
81' event Ajdin Hrustic / Damon Mirani
68' event Sem Scheperman
62' event Yvandro Borges Sanches / Tristan van Gilst
62' event Mike te Wierik / Jan Zamburek
46' event Mimeirhel Benita / Jannes Luca Wieckhoff
46' event Luka Kulenovic / Thomas Bruns
32' event Jan Zamburek
13' event Jizz Hornkamp
12' event Jizz Hornkamp Card changed
3' event Jizz Hornkamp
event 90' Yousri Sbai / Philippe Sandler
event 90' Dirk Proper
event 87' Kento Shiogai
event 83' Kento Shiogai
event 69' Vito van Crooij / Bryan Linssen
event 69' Virgil Misidjan / Basar Onal
event 69' Kento Shiogai / Koki Ogawa
event 68' Philippe Sandler
event 39' Bryan Linssen
event 31' Bryan Linssen Goal cancelled
event 29' Youssef El Kachati / Brayann Pereira
event 28' Bryan Linssen
81' event Ajdin Hrustic / Damon Mirani
event 90' Yousri Sbai / Philippe Sandler
68' event Sem Scheperman
event 90' Dirk Proper
62' event Yvandro Borges Sanches / Tristan van Gilst
event 87' Kento Shiogai
62' event Mike te Wierik / Jan Zamburek
event 83' Kento Shiogai
46' event Mimeirhel Benita / Jannes Luca Wieckhoff
event 69' Vito van Crooij / Bryan Linssen
46' event Luka Kulenovic / Thomas Bruns
event 69' Virgil Misidjan / Basar Onal
32' event Jan Zamburek
event 69' Kento Shiogai / Koki Ogawa
13' event Jizz Hornkamp
event 68' Philippe Sandler
12' event Jizz Hornkamp Card changed
event 39' Bryan Linssen
3' event Jizz Hornkamp
event 31' Bryan Linssen Goal cancelled
event 29' Youssef El Kachati / Brayann Pereira
event 28' Bryan Linssen
Heracles Almelo Heracles Almelo
Substitutions
#2 Mimeirhel Benita
#19 Luka Kulenovic
#23 Mike te Wierik
#21 Yvandro Borges Sanches
#70 Ajdin Hrustic
#30 Robin Mantel
#16 Timo Jansink
#22 Lorenzo Milani
#27 Jop Tijink
#26 Daniel Van Kaam
#20 Diego Vannucci
Heracles Almelo Heracles Almelo NEC Nijmegen NEC Nijmegen
13Shots24
6Shots on Goal11
9Fouls11
3Corner Kick7
11Free kick8
1Offside4
2Yellow card2
1Red card0
38Aerial22
7Save5
14Successful Tackles11
5Interceptions1
24Long pass25
1Assist3
6Shots off goal5
14Head Success16
1Blocked8
14Tackle11
8Dribbles9
9Throw-in16
140Passes659
64Attacks133
31Dangerous attacks119
1Corner Kicks(HT)4
NEC Nijmegen NEC Nijmegen
Substitutions
#34 Youssef El Kachati
#32 Vito van Crooij
#9 Kento Shiogai
#7 Virgil Misidjan
#33 Yousri Sbai
#22 Jasper Cillessen
#15 Jetro Willems
#5 Thomas Ouwejan
#21 Rober Gonzalez
#14 Lars Olden Larsen
#8 Argyrios Darelas
#35 Sam de Laat
Commentary
90' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Yousri Sbai / Philippe Sandler
90' Dirk Proper - NEC Nijmegen receive a yellow card
87' Goal! Kento Shiogai - NEC Nijmegen
83' Goal! Kento Shiogai - NEC Nijmegen
81' Heracles Almelo — substitution: Ajdin Hrustic / Damon Mirani
69' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Vito van Crooij / Bryan Linssen
69' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Virgil Misidjan / Basar Onal
69' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Kento Shiogai / Koki Ogawa
68' Sem Scheperman - Heracles Almelo receive a yellow card
68' Goal! Philippe Sandler - NEC Nijmegen
62' Heracles Almelo — substitution: Yvandro Borges Sanches / Tristan van Gilst
62' Heracles Almelo — substitution: Mike te Wierik / Jan Zamburek
46' Heracles Almelo — substitution: Mimeirhel Benita / Jannes Luca Wieckhoff
46' Heracles Almelo — substitution: Luka Kulenovic / Thomas Bruns
39' Goal! Bryan Linssen - NEC Nijmegen
32' Jan Zamburek - Heracles Almelo receive a yellow card
31' VAR review - NEC Nijmegen
29' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Youssef El Kachati / Brayann Pereira
28' Bryan Linssen - NEC Nijmegen receive a yellow card
13' Jizz Hornkamp - Heracles Almelo receive a red card
12' VAR review - Heracles Almelo
3' Goal! Jizz Hornkamp - Heracles Almelo

How We Build the Heracles Almelo vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Heracles Almelo vs NEC Nijmegen on 16 August 2025 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 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.

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 standings and the 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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