Heracles vs Utrecht: match statistics
Utrecht is the clear favorite for this match, confirmed by the significant gap in league positions (Heracles in 18th vs Utrecht in 8th) and the form of both teams. Heracles is in dismal shape with just 1 win in their last 5 matches and a points average of 0.6 PPG, while Utrecht demonstrates solid form with 3 wins in their last 5 games and 2.0 PPG. The hosts have one of the worst defensive records in the league, conceding an average of 2.33 goals per home match; combined with a scoring efficiency of only 33%, this places them in a difficult position. Utrecht shows stability, particularly in attack, with 8 goals in their last 5 matches and failing to score in only 8% of away games. Considering all statistics, the visitors' advantage is distinct, although Heracles' struggles at home (58% loss rate) combined with Utrecht's occasional irregularity on the road (42% loss rate) leave a slight possibility for a draw or a surprise home win.
Heracles vs Utrecht: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Heracles play Utrecht in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The match date is 6 March 2026 at 20:00. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Heracles: 0-0-5, 0.00 points/match. Utrecht: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Heracles scores 1.03 and concedes 2.50 goals per match. Utrecht scores 1.64 and concedes 1.25. League average: 3.17 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Heracles 50%, Utrecht 61%. Over 2.5: Heracles 71%, Utrecht 50%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 61%.
xG, shots and style
Utrecht has higher xG: 1.65 vs 1.23. Heracles: 11.1 shots per match, Utrecht: 15.3.
Match halves
Heracles: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 0.50. Utrecht: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Heracles: 16-30 (9 goals). Utrecht: 76-90+ (14 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eredivisie: 3.17 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 61%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Utrecht is the clear favorite for this match, confirmed by the significant gap in league positions (Heracles in 18th vs Utrecht in 8th) and the form of both teams. Heracles is in dismal shape with just 1 win in their last 5 matches and a points average of 0.6 PPG, while Utrecht demonstrates solid form with 3 wins in their last 5 games and 2.0 PPG. The hosts have one of the worst defensive records in the league, conceding an average of 2.33 goals per home match; combined with a scoring efficiency of only 33%, this places them in a difficult position. Utrecht shows stability, particularly in attack, with 8 goals in their last 5 matches and failing to score in only 8% of away games. Considering all statistics, the visitors' advantage is distinct, although Heracles' struggles at home (58% loss rate) combined with Utrecht's occasional irregularity on the road (42% loss rate) leave a slight possibility for a draw or a surprise home win.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Heracles | Utrecht | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Utrecht is 59% better for: goals scored per match.
1.03 goals / match - Heracles · 1.64 goals / match - Utrecht
Utrecht is 100% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.5 goals / match - Heracles · 1.25 goals / match - Utrecht
Heracles scores in 53% of matches (18 of 34 matches), while Utrecht keeps a clean sheet in 25% (9 of 36 matches).
Utrecht scores in 83% of matches (30 of 36 matches), while Heracles keeps a clean sheet in 6% (2 of 34 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Heracles
Over / Under — Utrecht
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Utrecht is 97% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.79 pts / match - Heracles · 1.56 pts / match - Utrecht
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Heracles - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 15%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Utrecht - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +5 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (19). Late-goal balance (76-90): -13 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Heracles
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| Heracles | Liga | Utrecht | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.53 | 3.17 | ▼ 2.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 63% | ▼ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 61% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 6% | 20% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 80% | ▼ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 84% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Heracles 0 - 0 - 1 Utrecht. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Heracles vs Utrecht?
The Eredivisie match finished Heracles 0:0 Utrecht. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Heracles vs Utrecht?
Heracles score 1.03 goals per game on average and Utrecht 1.64. The Eredivisie average is 3.17 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Heracles's matches and 61% of Utrecht's.
What form are Heracles and Utrecht in?
Over the last 5 games Heracles have a 0-0-5 record (0.00 points per game) and Utrecht 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Heracles vs Utrecht?
The statistical background for Heracles vs Utrecht — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.