NEC VS HERACLES ALMELO - NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE MATCH PREVIEW
NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE MATCH DETAILS: NEC VS HERACLES ALMELO
As NEC prepare to host Heracles Almelo on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 16:30 under referee Kooij, this NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie fixture promises an intriguing contest.
NEC PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE
NEC, currently 3rd in the standings with 38 points from 20 games, trail the leaders by 18 points. They've earned 20 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored.
HERACLES ALMELO PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE
Heracles Almelo, sitting 16th with 17 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR NEC VS HERACLES ALMELO
Recent meetings between NEC and Heracles Almelo have been competitive, with Heracles Almelo claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-1).
Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.
In their previous league match against AZ, NEC recorded a 3-1 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Crettaz, Fonville, Kaplan, Dasa, Onal, Sano, Nejasmic, Ouaissa, Chery, Lebreton, Linssen. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Heracles Almelo's last outing came against Fortuna Sittard, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 3-4-2-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Pasveer, Mesik, Van Hoorenbeeck, te Wierik, van der Kust, Mirani, Hrustic, Benita, Unuvar, Ould-Chikh, Zeefuik. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Looking ahead, NEC are expected to maintain their unknown structure, NEC and Heracles Almelo are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR NEC VS HERACLES ALMELO
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: NEC's fixtures have averaged 3.9 goals per game, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Heracles Almelo's games average 3.6 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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