NAC Breda (home)
- NAC Breda are 5th in the Eerste Divisie 2026/2027 with 20 points from 11 games, putting them right in the hunt for promotion to the Eredivisie.
- They have won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 of their 5 home matches in the Eerste Divisie 2026/2027, averaging 2.00 goals scored per game and 1.80 goals conceded per game at home.
- They come into this game as the more in-form side, winning 4 and drawing 1 of their last 5, and looking to extend their 2 game winning streak.
- Rick Kruys has done a good job since he took over at NAC on 8 September 2026, turning the team into a more positive outfit that like to play on the front foot and press opponents deep in their own half.
Heracles Almelo (away)
- Heracles Almelo lead the Eerste Divisie 2026/2027 table by 5 points with 25 points from 10 matches.
- Heracles Almelo are in good form, winning 3, drawing 1 and losing 1 of their last 5 matches.
- Heracles score an average of 3.00 goals per away match in the Eerste Divisie 2026/2027.
- Heracles have a very different approach to the game, with Vincent Heilmann getting them drilled into a compact, high-work rate unit since he arrived on 1 July 2026.
Betting Insights
- The market makes NAC Breda slight favorites at 2.3, with Heracles coming in just behind at 2.75 and the draw at 3.7.
- We think the best bet lies in the goal markets, with Over 2.5 goals at 1.5 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.42 showing a lively game with chances at both ends.
Prediction
- This is a tough ask for Heracles as they travel to De Parel van het Zuiden, but their performances have been strong enough to warrant a bet.
- We think the best bet lies in the goal markets, with Over 2.5 goals at 1.5 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.42 showing a lively game with chances at both ends.
