Heracles Almelo
Football Netherlands - Eredivisie Asito Stadion Sun 14 Sep 20:30
AZ Alkmaar
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Heracles vs AZ Alkmaar

Heracles host AZ Alkmaar in this Dutch Eredivisie clash at Asito Stadion, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Sunday 14 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Over 2.5 Goals Looks the Value Bet

Heracles and AZ could hit the net a few times and we’re happy to take the 1.58 when it comes to Over 2.5. This can be backed with confidence on the Total Goals market and we’re hopeful of a return.

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1-0 Win for Heracles in Last H2H Battle

Heracles have lost their last four games. Away at Euroborg Stadion, they recently suffered a 4-0 defeat against FC Groningen. Despite boasting 58% possession, they were unable to manage a shot on target.

AZ Alkmaar got the win in their previous game. It was on their travels where NAC Breda were beaten 1-0 at Rat Verlegh Stadion. The Cheeseheads had the lion’s share of the ball recording 61% possession and eight shots on goal, with Sven Mijnans scoring the winner in the final few minutes.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Heracles had the upper hand in the previous clash between these sides. At Asito Stadion, they recorded a 1-0 home victory over AZ. The previous 10 H2H games have featured five AZ wins, two draws and three Heracles victories.

Eredivisie G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 AZ Alkmaar logo AZ Alkmaar 4 3 1 0 9 4 5 9:4 10
18 Heracles logo Heracles 5 0 0 5 2 16 -14 2:16 0
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Heracles – Last 10 League Games

2 wins and 8 losses, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. Heracles have had 44.6% possession, 346.3 passes and 4.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.9 goals from 7.3 shots on goal and 17.5 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.3 corners.

Top scorer Jizz Hornkamp has found the net 3 times, with Sem Scheperman, Mario Engels, Ivan Mesik and Luka Kulenovic getting 1 goals each. Leading assistor is Suf Podgoreanu with 2, while goalkeeper Fabian de Keijzer has one clean sheet.

AZ Alkmaar – Last 10 League Games

AZ have won 7 and drawn 3, with an average of 16.6 attempts, 7.0 shots on goal and 2.5 goals. The Alkmaar side average 53.5% possession, 462.2 passes, 6.8 corners awarded and 2.9 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 3.7 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts.

Mexx Meerdink is top scorer on 6, with Sven Mijnans and Troy Parrott next on 3. Sven Mijnans has had 5 assists, with Rome Owusu-Oduro notching 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Heracles confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Fabian de Keijzer (GK), Mimeirhel Benita, Damon Mirani, Ivan Mesik, Djevencio van der Kust, Ajdin Hrustic, Thomas Bruns, Sem Scheperman, Bryan Limbombe, Jizz Hornkamp, Yvandro Borges Sanches.

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Rome Owusu-Oduro (GK), Denso Kasius, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Mees de Wit, Jordy Clasie, Sven Mijnans, Kees Smit, Weslley Pinto, Mexx Meerdink, Ro-Zangelo Daal.

Heracles vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Heracles vs AZ Alkmaar, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key corners pick, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

We expect the net to bulge plenty of times when it comes to this Eredivisie showdown. Looking at the available stats, we will bet on Over 2.5 Goals and feel bullish with the 1.58 that is currently available.

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Key Heracles vs AZ Alkmaar league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Heracles games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Heracles games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Heracles games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 AZ games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 AZ games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 games between these teams.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 63.3% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 70% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Heracles Heracles logo 1 - 2 AZ Alkmaar logo AZ Alkmaar

AZ can be backed to win 2-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the 7.50 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Player Prop Picks

 Top Pick: Kees Smit Under 0.5 Shots On Target

Kees Smit (AZ) has failed to record a shot on goal in five consecutive Eredivisie away matches. Using this stat, we can take betting odds of 1.68 that this Shots on Target wager falls short of the line.

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Ibrahim Sadiq to Score

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ) has registered two goals in his past five Eredivisie games. There are odds of 3.70 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

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Corners Prediction

Heracles Under 3.5 Corners

Heracles have failed to cover the 3.5 corners line in three straight games, with AZ Alkmaar conceding under 3.5 corners in the past five matches. There’s the opportunity to go under the Heracles Team Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of 1.91 available.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Heracles Logo Heracles
Total
10.00 4.70 5.30
Home
10.20 5.90 4.30
Away
10.40 4.40 6.00
AZ Alkmaar Logo AZ Alkmaar
Total
9.70 6.80 2.90
Home
9.60 6.80 2.80
Away
9.90 6.40 3.50
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AZ Alkmaar Corners
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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5
Full-Time Result AZ
Shots On Target Kees Smit Under 0.5

We’ve got a same-game multi and the legs include at least three goals in total, AZ Alkmaar to claim a victory together with Kees Smit (AZ) to not record a shot on target.

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Heracles vs AZ Alkmaar Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Think AZ Most Likely to Win

With a roughly 68% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their 1.48 betting odds for AZ Alkmaar winning this Eredivisie clash. Heracles are the 5.80 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

AZ have been priced at 1.79 when it comes to the Asian Handicap -1 market. A 2+ goal victory over Heracles would land a return, while it’s money back if they win by a single goal.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at 1.72.

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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
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Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score

Mexx Meerdink Favourite to Score the First Goal

Mexx Meerdink is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at 4.00. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at 2.07.

Player Goals
Mexx Meerdink (AZ)
Troy Parrott (AZ)
Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)
Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)
Player Shots On Target
Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)
Sven Mijnans (AZ)
Jizz Hornkamp (Heracles)
Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)
Player Shots
Mexx Meerdink (AZ)
Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)
Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)
Sven Mijnans (AZ)
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Can Heracles Avoid Yet Another Home Defeat?

The previous three Heracles matches at Asito Stadion have seen them beaten. The Almelo club have four wins, three draws and three losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

AZ haven’t lost any of their past four away games. The Cheeseheads have secured four wins, four draws and two defeats in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

When the sides last met at Asito Stadion, Heracles beat AZ 1-0. In the previous 4 H2H matches at Asito Stadion, there have been three Heracles victories and one AZ win.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Heracles logo Heracles Home Stats 4-3-3 3.50 1.70 1.80 6 4 9 1
AZ Alkmaar logo AZ Alkmaar Away Stats 4-4-2 3.00 1.70 1.30 6 4 5 5
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Heracles logo Heracles League Stats
AZ Alkmaar logo AZ Alkmaar League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Heracles vs AZ Alkmaar Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Heracles vs AZ Alkmaar team news. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie as well as the latest injury reports.

Heracles Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

AZ Alkmaar Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Heracles Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

1 Fabian de Keijzer
2 Mimeirhel Benita 4 Damon Mirani 24 Ivan Mesik 5 D. van der
70 Ajdin Hrustic 10 Thomas Bruns 32 Sem Scheperman
7 Bryan Limbombe 9 Jizz Hornkamp 21 Y. Borges Sanches
1 Rome Owusu-Oduro
30 Denso Kasius 3 Wouter Goes 5 Alexandre Penetra 34 Mees de Wit
8 Jordy Clasie 10 Sven Mijnans 26 Kees Smit
7 Weslley Pinto 35 Mexx Meerdink 27 Ro-Zangelo Daal

AZ Alkmaar Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Heracles Substitutes

  • 3Jannes Wieckhoff
  • 8Mario Engels
  • 13Jan Zamburek
  • 16Timo Jansink
  • 17Tristan van Gilst
  • 18Alec Van Hoorenbeeck
  • 19Luka Kulenovic
  • 22Lorenzo Milani
  • 23Mike te Wierik
  • 30Robin Mantel
  • 73Walid Ould-Chikh

AZ Alkmaar Substitutes

  • 4Maxim Dekker
  • 6Peer Koopmeiners
  • 11Ibrahim Sadiq
  • 12Hobie Verhulst
  • 15Mateo Chavez
  • 17Isak Steiner Jensen
  • 21Dave Kwakman
  • 22Elijah Dijkstra
  • 25Lequincio Zeefuik
  • 33Matej Sin
  • 41Jeroen Zoet

Previous Heracles Lineups

30 Aug Eredivisie
Groningen 4-0 Heracles
24 Aug Eredivisie
Ajax 2-0 Heracles
17 Aug Eredivisie
Heracles 1-4 NEC Nijmegen
10 Aug Eredivisie
Utrecht 4-0 Heracles
18 May Eredivisie
Heracles 1-2 NEC Nijmegen
15 May Eredivisie
PSV 4-1 Heracles

Previous AZ Alkmaar Lineups

31 Aug Eredivisie
NAC Breda 0-1 AZ Alkmaar
29 Aug Europa Conference League
AZ Alkmaar 4-1 Levski Sofia
22 Aug Europa Conference League
Levski Sofia 0-2 AZ Alkmaar
17 Aug Eredivisie
Volendam 2-2 AZ Alkmaar
15 Aug Europa Conference League
FC Vaduz 0-1 AZ Alkmaar
10 Aug Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar 4-1 Groningen

Injuries & Suspensions

Heracles Injury Table
Type Name Info
Jeff Reine-Adelaide Knee
Sava Cestic Ankle
AZ Alkmaar Injury Table
Type Name Info
Troy Parrott Knee
Netherlands FlagEredivisie Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Feyenoord 5 5 0 0 11:1 15
2 PSV 5 4 0 1 17:8 12
3 Ajax 5 3 2 0 10:4 11
4 AZ Alkmaar 4 3 1 0 9:4 10
5 NEC Nijmegen 5 3 0 2 17:9 9
6 Utrecht 5 3 0 2 11:4 9
7 Groningen 5 3 0 2 10:9 9
8 Sp. Rotterdam 5 3 0 2 7:11 9
9 Fortuna Sittard 5 2 1 2 9:9 7
10 PEC Zwolle 4 2 0 2 4:5 6
11 Go Ahead E. 5 1 3 1 9:9 6
12 Volendam 5 0 4 1 6:9 4
13 Twente 5 1 1 3 4:7 4
14 Telstar 5 1 1 3 5:9 4
15 NAC Breda 5 1 1 3 4:9 4
16 Excelsior 5 1 0 4 3:12 3
17 SC Heerenveen 5 0 2 3 5:8 2
18 Heracles 5 0 0 5 2:16 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Ajax 3 3 0 0 7:1 9
2 Feyenoord 3 3 0 0 5:0 9
3 NEC Nijmegen 3 2 0 1 11:5 6
4 Utrecht 3 2 0 1 8:2 6
5 PSV 3 2 0 1 10:5 6
6 Groningen 2 2 0 0 6:1 6
7 Fortuna Sittard 2 1 1 0 5:4 4
8 Go Ahead E. 3 1 1 1 5:5 4
9 AZ Alkmaar 1 1 0 0 4:1 3
10 NAC Breda 2 1 0 1 2:2 3
11 Excelsior 3 1 0 2 2:3 3
12 PEC Zwolle 2 1 0 1 1:2 3
13 Sp. Rotterdam 2 1 0 1 2:5 3
14 Volendam 2 0 2 0 3:3 2
15 SC Heerenveen 3 0 2 1 4:5 2
16 Twente 2 0 1 1 2:4 1
17 Telstar 3 0 1 2 3:7 1
18 Heracles 2 0 0 2 2:6 0