Heracles vs Willem II match preview

It's no vacation for neither Heracles nor Willem II as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups. Willem II play their home games on grass, while this game is played on artificial turf. Recent stats for Willem II when playing on artificial turf are 4 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats from eight matches. They have scored 11 goals and conceded 10 times in these games.

Heracles form and stats

Heracles has performed well at Polman Stadion so far this season with 9 wins from 13 matches. Points have also been lost, 0 after draws and 4 from defeats.

A good away victory last time out for Heracles, who won 2-1 against Graafschap. Previous to that game, a home match hosting Vitesse in a game that was won 3-2.

There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Heracles, as the Eredivisie home game vs NAC Breda is only four days away.

Heracles can score goals in their home matches. After 13 matches they have found the net 32 times. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Heracles defense is not exactly impregnable. 22 goals conceded from 13 games.

Last season, Heracles's league statistics were 11 wins, 9 draws and 14 losses, resulting in a 10th position in the Eredivisie. Over these 34 matches they scored 50 goals and conceded 64. Playing at home last season Heracles managed 9-4-4 (win-draw-lost) with 29 goals and 25 conceded.

Willem II form and stats

The visitors are W6-D5-L6 on the road this term.

Willem II won their last game, 3-2 versus Fortuna Sittard played at home. Prior to that result Willem II won their away game at Feyenoord. The scoreline was 3-2.

A quick return to home after this game, as Willem II are hosting Ajax in the Eredivisie only three days away.

Willem II has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches this season, 25 goals from 14 games. For Willem II, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.

Let's have a look at how Willem II performed last season in the Eredivisie. They landed a 13th position in the league table after playing out 10 victories, 7 draws and 17 defeats. In total they scored 50 and conceded 63 goals in these matches. The numbers for away games only are: Won 4 - drew 3 and lost 10 with 19/34 goals scored/conceded.

Head 2 Head

This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Willem II - Heracles 5-0. Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: 5 wins for Heracles, 1 draw and 4 wins for Willem II.

Top Goalscorers

Adrián Dalmau 14 goals / 3 assists

K. Peterson 11 goals / 3 assists

A. Isak 8 goals / 1 assists

Heracles missing players

Willem II missing players