Our Heracles vs NEC Prediction: 1-1
Heracles vs NEC in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Heracles vs NEC 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 Utrecht vs Heracles
Heracles will hope to recover from their recent 0-4 Netherlands Eredivisie setback against FC Utrecht on August 10. In that match, Heracles recorded 52% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FC Utrecht | 48% | 11 (7) | 1.98 | 35 |
Heracles | 52% | 10 (3) | 0.81 | 34 |
NEC's Last Match – NEC vs Excelsior
NEC will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 5-0 Netherlands Eredivisie victory over Excelsior on August 9. In that match, NEC recorded 62% possession, attempting 13 shots on goal, with 11 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NEC | 62% | 13 (11) | 2.24 | 33 |
Excelsior | 38% | 8 (5) | 0.76 | 44 |
Heracles vs NEC Stats
Key Stats
| Heracles | NEC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96 | Attacking Strength | 0.78 |
| 1.17 | Defence Strength | 0.62 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 2.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 2.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Heracles are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while NEC average 2.6 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Heracles 19-20
NEC 26-9
What are the odds for this match?
Heracles to win: @2.75
Draw: @3.5
NEC to win: @2.4
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.775



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