# | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
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1 |
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8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 6 | +12 | 22 |
18 |
Heracles Almelo
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8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 20 | -13 | 3 |
Heracles Almelo are in crisis form, having lost four of their last five Eredivisie matches. In these defeats, the team has conceded 14 goals, averaging 2.8 goals per game, and managed to score only once. Their home ground has provided no refuge: a single victory over NEC Nijmegen (1:4) was followed by defeats to AZ Alkmaar (1:2) and previously to Ajax (0:2). The team sits in 18th place in the table with three points and a goal difference of -13, highlighting systemic issues in both attack and defense.
Feyenoord, in contrast, are in excellent form, leading the league table with 22 points and an unbeaten run in the championship. Their WWDWW form underscores their consistency. In attack, the team has scored 18 goals in 8 matchdays, while their defense has conceded only 6. Their away results are impressive: 3 wins and 1 draw with a goal difference of 10-4. The 3:3 draw away to AZ Alkmaar demonstrates their ability to score even in tough matches, while the rout of Sparta (0:4) shows their confidence.
Head-to-head statistics paint a clear picture. In the last four encounters, Feyenoord have won all four with an aggregate score of 16:3. In their last two away games in Almelo, the Rotterdammers won 4:1 and 4:0. This dominant record emphasizes the tactical and qualitative superiority of the visitors, making these fixtures extremely uncomfortable for the hosts.
Tactically, the match shapes up as a clash between the league's most attacking team and one of its most vulnerable defenses. Heracles will be forced to defend, but their backline, conceding an average of 2.5 goals per game, is unlikely to withstand constant pressure. Feyenoord possesses a diverse arsenal of attacking options, evidenced by their high scoring output both at home and away. The main intrigue lies not in the outcome, but in whether Heracles can offer any resistance and avoid a heavy defeat.
Given Feyenoord's absolute dominance in head-to-head matches, their superb form, and Heracles' crisis, the most likely outcome is a comfortable away victory. Recommendation: Feyenoord to win. Predicted score: 0:3.