MATCH OVERVIEW
Heerenveen and Almere City face off in a crucial Dutch Eredivisie match that could significantly impact their standings. Heerenveen, playing at home, will aim to capitalize on their superior form and statistics to secure a win. Meanwhile, Almere City is determined to upset the odds and gain valuable points.
ODDS ANALYSIS
The odds favor Heerenveen with a 1.66 chance of winning, translating to a 60.2% probability. A draw is priced at 3.7, giving it a 27% chance, while Almere City's odds of 4.21 suggest a 23.8% probability of victory. Based on these odds, Heerenveen is expected to dominate, but Almere City could surprise.
TEAM ANALYSIS
Heerenveen
- Form: Heerenveen has shown consistency with 28 matches played, scoring an average of 1.25 goals per game.
- Strengths: High possession (53.46%) and successful dribbles (18.61) indicate strong midfield control.
- Weaknesses: Conceding 1.75 goals per game suggests defensive vulnerabilities.
Almere City
- Form: Almere City struggles offensively, averaging only 0.71 goals per match.
- Strengths: Effective interceptions (42.79) and successful tackles (3.21) highlight defensive resilience.
- Weaknesses: Lower possession (43.71%) could hinder their ability to control the game.
Head-to-Head
Historically, Heerenveen has had the upper hand in previous encounters, often leveraging their home advantage.
KEY PLAYERS SPOTLIGHT
Heerenveen
- Ion Nicolaescu: Top scorer with 6 goals, crucial for Heerenveen's attacking strategy.
- Mats Köhlert: Leading in points, his playmaking abilities are vital.
Almere City
- Junior Kadile: Key goal scorer with 3 goals, essential for Almere City's offensive efforts.
- Vasilios Zagaritis: High points scorer, pivotal in defense.
STATISTICAL DEEP DIVE
Offensive Metrics
- Heerenveen: 12.54 shots per game, with 4.18 on target.
- Almere City: 10.82 shots per game, with 3.21 on target.
Defensive Metrics
- Heerenveen: 39.5 interceptions, but 1.75 goals conceded per game.
- Almere City: 42.79 interceptions, conceding 1.86 goals per game.
Possession and Passing
- Heerenveen: 482.14 passes per game, 404.43 successful.
- Almere City: 344.75 passes per game, 273.36 successful.
PREDICTION AND CONCLUSION
Heerenveen is likely to win, given their superior offensive and possession statistics. Key factors include their ability to maintain possession and capitalize on scoring opportunities. Almere City must focus on defensive solidity and counter-attacks to challenge Heerenveen.
Final Score Prediction
Heerenveen 2-1 Almere City
Half Time Score Prediction
Heerenveen 1-0 Almere City
Probability Insights
- Home Win: 60.2%
- Away Win: 23.8%
- Draw: 27%
- Both Teams to Score: 53.57%
- Over 2.5 Goals: 53.57%