Heracles vs Waalwijk prediction: NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie betting tips on match 2024-05-04 10:15.
[p]Despite two recent defeats, Heracles Almelo is still almost certain to survive, although they know in Almelo better than anyone that one cannot assume anything until it is official. Exactly two years ago, Heracles was still eight points above the danger zone after 31 rounds, but was ultimately relegated to the second tier following a dramatic collapse.[/p]
[p]Their lead is currently seven points, but a draw here will be enough for Heracles to ensure another season at the highest level, because this weekend’s opponent is the current number 16 RKC Waalwijk. If Heracles holds on, they will most likely also retain sharpshooter Jizz Hornkamp for next season. The striker, who has already scored ten league goals this calendar year, indicated this week that he wants to remain loyal to his employer this summer.[/p]
[p]Last weekend, RKC scored two goals for the third round in a row. But this time, in contrast to the two 3-2 defeats before, they managed to earn a league point for their efforts. This means it remains incredibly exciting at the bottom of the standings, where RKC is only one point away from the currently safe Excelsior Rotterdam. What does speak against the Waalwijkers is that they still have two away games ahead of them and they have had little success lately.[/p]
[p]Six of their last seven away matches were lost (D1), while RKC managed to win only one of their last 11 away matches in Almelo (D2, L8). It is noticeable from the results of recent meetings with Heracles that the teams are generally quite evenly matched, but they do not often show this within a 90 minute period. The last eight meetings between these teams were shared four apiece without a single draw in more than a decade.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Marko Vejinovic has been directly involved in a goal in two of his last three games (G1, A1), whilst RKC’s David Min scored or assisted four goals in his last two matches (G3, A1).[/p]
[p]Hot stat: RKC returned just one clean sheet across their last 23 away games in all competitions.[/p]