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Heracles vs Waalwijk - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Netherlands Netherlands

Eerste Divisie Asito Stadium, Almelo
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
VS
06:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Heracles host Waalwijk in the Eerste Divisie. Neither defense has been convincing lately, which should mean goals. Recent numbers: Heracles at 1.56 goals for, 2.04 against; Waalwijk at 1.91 for, 1.27 against. Past meetings favor Heracles slightly — 2-1-2 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Aug 2, 2025, ending 3:1. Model xG sits at 2.19 vs 1.94, favoring Waalwijk. Over 2.5 looks the sharpest market angle here.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

46%
Heracles
15%
Draws
39%
Waalwijk
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Heracles

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Waalwijk come out ahead of Heracles on wins alone.
  • Heracles are the model's pick here, at 42%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.8%
Heracles Clean Sheet 10%
Waalwijk Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Heracles Waalwijk
Matches Played 27 33
Wins 10 14
Draws 2 12
Losses 15 7
Goals Scored 1.56 1.91
Goals Conceded 2.04 1.27
Expected Goals (xG) 2.19 1.94
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 2, 2025 Club Friendly
Heracles vs Waalwijk
3:1
Apr 6, 2025 Eredivisie
Waalwijk vs Heracles
0:0
Nov 23, 2024 Eredivisie
Heracles vs Waalwijk
2:2
May 5, 2024 Eredivisie
Heracles vs Waalwijk
0:5
Jan 12, 2024 Eredivisie
Waalwijk vs Heracles
1:2

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Heracles 40 / 100
Waalwijk 36 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Heracles Waalwijk

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Games between these two average 3.20 goals.

Heracles's goal record stands at 63% scoring rate across 27 recent games.

Waalwijk's defensive record shows goals conceded in 79% of 33 matches.

Heracles went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Heracles VS Waalwijk
3.25 Goals Scored 2.63
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.13
88% Over 1.5 100%
75% Over 2.5 63%
75% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Heracles

(Home)
26 Sept
Heracles
2 : 0
Vitesse
18 Sept
Almere City
1 : 0
Heracles
11 Sept
Heracles
3 : 2
Jong AZ Alkmaar
04 Sept
Heracles
5 : 0
De Graafschap
30 Aug
Eindhoven FC
1 : 3
Heracles
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Waalwijk

(Away)
26 Sept
Roda
2 : 0
Waalwijk
18 Sept
Waalwijk
6 : 1
Maastricht
11 Sept
Jong Ajax
0 : 2
Waalwijk
04 Sept
Waalwijk
4 : 2
NAC Breda
28 Aug
Waalwijk
2 : 2
Jong PSV
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Heracles 8 7 0 1 26:10 21
2 Almere City 8 5 1 2 18:7 16
3 Maastricht 8 5 1 2 12:15 16
4 Venlo 8 5 0 3 21:14 15
5 Roda 8 4 3 1 9:5 15
6 FC Emmen 8 5 0 3 18:17 15
7 Waalwijk 8 3 4 1 18:11 13
8 Vitesse 8 4 1 3 13:11 13
9 NAC Breda 8 4 1 3 17:17 13
10 Jong AZ Alkmaar 9 4 1 4 22:17 13
11 FC Volendam 8 4 0 4 20:16 12
12 Jong PSV 9 3 3 3 14:16 12
13 Eindhoven FC 8 3 1 4 13:17 10
14 Helmond Sport 8 2 2 4 13:14 8
15 Jong Ajax 9 2 2 5 13:22 8
16 Den Bosch 8 2 1 5 12:17 7
17 Dordrecht 8 2 1 5 12:23 7
18 De Graafschap 8 2 1 5 9:20 7
19 Jong Utrecht 9 2 1 6 15:21 7
20 TOP Oss 8 2 0 6 8:13 6
Promotion - Eredivisie 2027/2028 (Main)
Promotion - Eredivisie (Relegation - Play Offs)