Our Go Ahead Eagles vs Heracles Prediction: 3-1
Go Ahead Eagles vs Heracles in the Netherlands Cup is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday January 14, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This Go Ahead Eagles vs Heracles 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
Go Ahead Eagles's Last Match – Go Ahead Eagles vs FC Groningen
Go Ahead Eagles will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 Netherlands Eredivisie draw with FC Groningen on December 21. In that match, Go Ahead Eagles recorded 47% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Go Ahead Eagles | 47% | 8 (4) | 1.06 | 38 |
 FC Groningen | 53% | 9 (3) | 1.06 | 40 |
Heracles's Last Match – Heracles vs Heerenveen
Heracles will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-3 Netherlands Eredivisie defeat at the hands of Heerenveen on December 20. In that match, Heracles had 42% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Heracles | 42% | 6 (2) | 0.47 | 36 |
 Heerenveen | 58% | 10 (11) | 1.76 | 43 |
Go Ahead Eagles vs Heracles Stats
Key Stats
| Go Ahead Eagles | Heracles | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75 | Attacking Strength | 1.09 |
| 0.72 | Defence Strength | 0.88 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 2.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Go Ahead Eagles are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Heracles average 2.7 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.