Our Heracles vs AZ Prediction: 1-2
Heracles vs AZ in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday September 14, 2025. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
This Heracles vs AZ prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Heracles's Last Match – FC Groningen vs Heracles
Heracles will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-4 Netherlands Eredivisie loss to FC Groningen on August 29. In that match, Heracles had 49% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 0 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Groningen | 51% | 11 (5) | 1.28 | 33 |
 Heracles | 49% | 5 (0) | 0.47 | 35 |
AZ's Last Match – NAC vs AZ
AZ will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 Netherlands Eredivisie victory over NAC on August 31. In that match, AZ recorded 61% possession, firing 17 shots at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NAC | 39% | 7 (5) | 1.73 | 35 |
 AZ | 61% | 17 (8) | 2.49 | 72 |
Heracles vs AZ Stats
Key Stats
| Heracles | AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 1.28 |
| 1.36 | Defence Strength | 0.75 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Heracles are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while AZ average 2.4 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Heracles 16-21
AZ 24-8
What are the odds for this match?
Heracles to win: @6
Draw: @4.5
AZ to win: @1.5
Lineups
Heracles (4-3-3) : Fabian De Keijzer, Mimeirhel Benita, Ivan Mesik, Damon Mirani, Djevencio Van der Kust, Ajdin Hrustic, Thomas Bruns, Sem Scheperman, Bryan Limbombe, Jizz Hornkamp, Yvandro Borges Sanches
AZ (4-3-3) : Rome Jayden Owusu Oduro, Denso Kasius, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Mees De Wit, Jordy Clasie, Sven Mijnans, Kees Smit, Weslley Patati, Mexx Meerdink, Ro-Zangelo Daal
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