Our NEC vs Heracles Prediction: 4-1
NEC vs Heracles in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 15:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 7, 2026. We’re backing a 4-1 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This NEC 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
NEC's Last Match – NEC vs FC Volendam
Determined to maintain their recent success, NEC must win following their 1-0 Netherlands Cup victory against FC Volendam on February 4. In that match, NEC had 50% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NEC | 50% | 0 (4) | 2.04 | 73 |
 FC Volendam | 50% | 0 (3) | 0.79 | 44 |
Heracles's Last Match – Heracles vs Fortuna Sittard
Heracles will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 Netherlands Eredivisie triumph against Fortuna Sittard on February 1. In that match, Heracles saw 46% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Heracles | 46% | 10 (7) | 2.01 | 41 |
 Fortuna Sittard | 54% | 9 (7) | 0.59 | 24 |
NEC vs Heracles Stats
Key Stats
| NEC | Heracles | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.53 | Attacking Strength | 0.57 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 1.42 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.6 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NEC are averaging 2.5 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Heracles average 1.5 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.