Heracles Almelo (home)
- Heracles Almelo have won one of their last five Eredivisie matches (D1, L3).
- Ernest Faber, who took over as Heracles head coach in December 2025, has implemented a more pragmatic and organised style of play, where the hosts sit deep and try to pinch at the break.
- Heracles Almelo are 18th with just 14 points.
FC Twente (away)
- FC Twente are unbeaten in their last five league games (W3, D2).
- John van den Brom took over at FC Twente in September 2025 and has immediately implemented a vertical, high-tempo attacking style which is high on structure in the build-up and high on selective pressing.
- FC Twente are 7th in the Eredivisie on 26 points from 18 games.
- Twente have scored 1.56 and conceded 1.22 goals per-game on the road this season (W2, D5, L2).
- Twente are unbeaten in their last three away trips in all competitions (W2, D1).
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head record between these two sides is tied with each team winning once and none drawn in their last two meetings.
Key Players
- Luka Kulenovic - Heracles’ top scorer, who has netted four times in 17 Eredivisie appearances, and has been particularly effective at holding up the play and allowing his teammates to release at pace.
- Ricky van Wolfswinkel - FC Twente forward, top of the scoring charts for his side with six goals in 18 appearances this term.
Betting Insights
- Twente are clear favourites to take all three points on Sunday at 1.59, while the hosts are outsiders at 5.0.
- The Over 2.5 goals market is favoured at 1.62.
- Heracles have been extremely poor defensively this term, conceding 21 goals in eight home games - an average of 2.62 goals per-game.
Prediction
Given Heracles’ inconsistency at home , where they have won three, drawn one and lost four in Eredivisie 2025-2026, we’re taking FC Twente to win this one in a close game .
