Heracles vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2025

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Heracles vs NEC Nijmegen

Heracles host NEC Nijmegen in this Dutch Eredivisie match at Asito Stadion, with kick-off set for 02:00 on Sunday 17 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

NEC Look a Great Bet to Land Victory

We’ll side with NEC at an attractive price of 2.33 on the basis that they should be dominant against Heracles. The Full-Time Result market offers a good deal of value not to mention a strong potential return.

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NEC Won When They Last Played Heracles

Heracles were defeated on the road in their last game. FC Utrecht won 4-0 at Stadion Galgenwaard. Bas Sibum's side had 52% possession and three shots on target.

NEC Nijmegen won their previous game, beating Excelsior at home. It was a 5-0 win at Stadion De Goffert. NEC had ten shots on goal and enjoyed 62% possession, while Koki Ogawa scored twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

NEC overcame Heracles away when the sides last clashed. It was a 2-1 scoreline at Asito Stadion. The teams have three wins apiece along with a draw in the previous 7 H2H meetings.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	NEC Nijmegen	5	3	0	2	17	9	8	17:9	9
18	Heracles	5	0	0	5	2	16	-14	2:16	0

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Heracles have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. Bas Sibum's men have averaged 46.6% possession, 365.5 passes and 5.1 corners per match, with their opponents getting 2.1 goals from 5.8 shots on goal, 15.1 attempts and 5.2 corners.

Top scorer Jizz Hornkamp has found the net 5 times, with Sem Scheperman, Mario Engels, Ivan Mesik and Luka Kulenovic getting 1 goals each. Suf Podgoreanu has the most assists with 3, while goalie Fabian de Keijzer has recorded 2 clean sheets.

NEC have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 2.1 goals from 14.1 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 49.5% possession, 437.2 passes, 4.3 corners in their favour and 5.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 13.2 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Bryan Linssen got 4 goals, Vito van Crooij notched 3, while Koki Ogawa and two other players scored 2. Sontje Hansen has had 3 assists, with Robin Roefs and Gonzalo Crettaz notching 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Heracles confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Fabian de Keijzer (GK), Jannes Wieckhoff, Damon Mirani, Ivan Mesik, Djevencio van der Kust, Sem Scheperman, Jan Zamburek, Bryan Limbombe, Thomas Bruns, Tristan van Gilst, Jizz Hornkamp.

NEC Nijmegen confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Gonzalo Crettaz (GK), Brayann Pereira, Philippe Sandler, Calvin Verdonk, Sami Ouaissa, Dirk Proper, Kodai Sano, Basar Onal, Tjaronn Chery, Koki Ogawa, Bryan Linssen.

Heracles vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Heracles vs NEC Nijmegen preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to corners advice, player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

We are big fans of NEC at a price of 2.33 to win this Eredivisie encounter, with this wager making plenty of appeal. A nice return could be on the cards and we think a victory is within their grasp.

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Key Heracles vs NEC Nijmegen league stats:

• NEC have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Heracles have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Heracles have lost their last 3 games.

NEC to Win Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 42.9% likelihood of our pick winning. However, we have this number between 45-50% based on our in-depth research. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Heracles 0 - 1 NEC

NEC are available to back at 9.50 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

NEC Over 4.5 Corners

NEC Nijmegen have had over 4.5 corners in three straight matches, while Heracles have had an average of 5.20 corners against them in their previous 10 games. NEC should be capable of covering the line when it comes to Team Corners and odds of 1.83 are on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Heracles

Total

10.30 5.10 5.20

Home

10.00 6.10 3.90

Away

10.30 4.90 5.40

NEC

Total

9.80 4.30 5.50

Home

10.40 4.80 5.60

Away

10.60 4.30 6.30

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Heracles vs NEC Nijmegen Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Tight Affair in the Eyes of the Bookies

NEC Nijmegen are currently available at 2.45 with the bookmakers to defeat Heracles, with the latter priced at odds of 2.75. If you’re siding with the draw in this Eredivisie clash, then it can be backed at 3.35.

There are different betting angles when backing NEC including the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager. This is available at 2.05 and there’s a half stake return if they only draw with Heracles.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land 1.58 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Tjaronn Chery Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

There is 2.75 available that Tjaronn Chery finds the net, while he is available at 5.30 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Four Wins From Past Ten Heracles Home Games

Heracles have clocked up four wins, four draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

NEC have collected five defeats, four wins and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

The most recent Asito Stadion meeting saw NEC claim a 2-1 win over Heracles. In the previous 3 H2H matches at Asito Stadion, there have been two NEC victories and one Heracles win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Heracles Home Stats		4-4-2	3.40	1.80	1.60	6	4	9	1
NEC Nijmegen Away Stats		4-1-5	2.00	1.00	1.00	4	6	3	7

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Heracles vs NEC Nijmegen Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Heracles vs NEC Nijmegen, check the team news first. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed Eredivisie lineups and the latest injury reports.

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