Vitesse vs Heracles: result 2-1 and analysis
EredivisieRegular Season - 16Kick-off on December 12, 2021 at 01:30 PM (UTC)GelreDome, Arnhem
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What was the result of Vitesse vs Heracles?
Vitesse won 2-1 on December 12, 2021.
Goalscorers
- 22′N. LaursenHeracles
- 31′L. OpendaVitesse
- 49′L. OpendaVitesse (pen.)
Official lineup for Vitesse vs Heracles
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Vitesse
3-5-2- 29T. Buitink
- 7L. Openda
- 40D. Huisman
- 8S. Tronstad
- 10R. Bazoer
- 21M. Bero
- 3D. Doekhi
- 6J. Rasmussen
- 32M. Wittek
- 2E. Dasa
- 24J. Houwen
Heracles
3-4-2-1- 16K. Sierhuis
- 11N. Laursen
- 8E. Sierra
- 14L. de la Torre
- 6O. Kiomourtzoglou
- 15L. Schoofs
- 3G. Quagliata
- 23N. Fadiga
- 5M. Rente
- 13M. Knoester
- 1J. Blaswich
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Vitesse have 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats; Heracles have 5, 1 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2021 | Mura(home) | 3-1 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
| Dec 4, 2021 | Cambuur(away) | 6-1 | Eredivisie |
| Nov 28, 2021 | AZ Alkmaar(home) | 0-0 | Eredivisie |
| Nov 25, 2021 | Rennes(away) | 3-3 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
| Nov 20, 2021 | PSV Eindhoven(away) | 0-2 | Eredivisie |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2021 | Heerenveen(home) | 0-1 | Eredivisie |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Feyenoord(away) | 1-2 | Eredivisie |
| Nov 28, 2021 | Utrecht(away) | 0-1 | Eredivisie |
| Nov 20, 2021 | Fortuna Sittard(home) | 3-1 | Eredivisie |
| Nov 11, 2021 | Fortuna Düsseldorf(away) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Vitesse wins, 1 draw, 1 Heracles win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2021 | Heracles 0-2 Vitesse | Eredivisie |
| Oct 3, 2020 | Vitesse 3-0 Heracles | Eredivisie |
| Jan 22, 2020 | Heracles 0-2 Vitesse | KNVB Beker |
| Aug 24, 2019 | Heracles 1-1 Vitesse | Eredivisie |
| Mar 16, 2019 | Heracles 3-2 Vitesse | Eredivisie |
| Oct 31, 2018 | Heracles 0-2 Vitesse | KNVB Beker |
How many goals should we expect?
Vitesse score 1.7 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Heracles score 1.2 and concede 1.4.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitesse | 1.7 | 1.2 | 4 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
| Heracles | 1.2 | 1.4 | 2 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Heracles | 34 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 35 | 85 | 19 |
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