Hoogeveen vs Hercules: prediction and stats
Derde DivisieRegular Season - 32Kick-off on May 9, 2027 at 12:00 PM (UTC)Sportpark Bentinckspark (vv Hoogeveen), Hoogeveen
The Footlab model makes Hoogeveen the favourite at 45%, against 23% for a draw and 32% for Hercules. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Hoogeveen vs Hercules?
A very open match: only 22 Elo points separate Hoogeveen (1,724) and Hercules (1,746).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hoogeveen have 8 wins, 1 draws and 6 defeats; Hercules have 6, 3 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | VV Scherpenzeel(away) | 1-2 | Derde Divisie |
| Aug 15, 2026 | SVZW(home) | 4-3 | Derde Divisie |
| May 23, 2026 | SC Genemuiden(home) | 2-1 | Derde Divisie |
| May 16, 2026 | Huizen(away) | 0-1 | Derde Divisie |
| May 9, 2026 | Eemdijk(home) | 1-0 | Derde Divisie |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | SC Genemuiden(home) | 0-4 | Derde Divisie |
| Aug 16, 2026 | ADO '20(away) | 1-3 | Derde Divisie |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Rijnsburgse Boys(away) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 23, 2026 | TEC(away) | 0-0 | Derde Divisie |
| May 16, 2026 | Harkemase Boys(home) | 4-0 | Derde Divisie |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 4 meetings: 0 Hoogeveen win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Hercules win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2026 | Hercules 3-3 Hoogeveen | Derde Divisie |
| Sep 14, 2025 | Hoogeveen 2-2 Hercules | Derde Divisie |
| Feb 13, 2024 | Hoogeveen 0-2 Hercules | Derde Divisie |
| Aug 27, 2023 | Hercules 5-0 Hoogeveen | Derde Divisie |
How many goals should we expect?
Hoogeveen score 1.5 and concede 2.0 goals per match over their last 15; Hercules score 1.7 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 67% probability of over 2.5 goals and 68% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen | 1.5 | 2.0 | 3 | 9/15 | 11/15 |
| Hercules | 1.7 | 1.5 | 5 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Hoogeveen sit 7th in Derde Divisie (3 points from 2 matches) and Hercules sit 18th (0 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Hoogeveen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Hercules | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Hoogeveen vs Hercules?
- The Footlab model makes Hoogeveen the favourite at 45%, against 23% for a draw and 32% for Hercules.
- Where and when is Hoogeveen vs Hercules played?
- Hoogeveen vs Hercules is played on May 9, 2027 at 12:00 PM (UTC) at Sportpark Bentinckspark (vv Hoogeveen), in the Derde Divisie.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 67% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.