Our Heracles vs Hoogeveen Prediction: 2-1
Heracles vs Hoogeveen in the Netherlands Cup is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday December 16, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Heracles vs Hoogeveen 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 – Heracles vs Go Ahead Eagles
Heracles will look to carry forward their winning form after a 4-2 Netherlands Eredivisie success over Go Ahead Eagles on November 22. In that match, Heracles recorded 47% possession, firing 21 shots at goal, with 11 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Heracles | 47% | 21 (11) | 2.57 | 48 |
 Go Ahead Eagles | 53% | 7 (4) | 0.98 | 41 |
Hoogeveen's Last Match – Hoogeveen vs Sparta Nijkerk
Hoogeveen must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 Netherlands Derde Divisie defeat against Sparta Nijkerk on November 22. In that match, Hoogeveen controlled 56% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hoogeveen | 56% | 0 (2) | - | 43 |
 Sparta Nijkerk | 44% | 0 (7) | - | 41 |
Heracles vs Hoogeveen Stats
Key Stats
| Heracles | Hoogeveen | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.02 | Attacking Strength | 1.19 |
| 0.59 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 10/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Heracles are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Hoogeveen average 1.8 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.