VVV Venlo vs Heracles: result 3-1 and analysis
EredivisieRegular Season - 18Kick-off on December 24, 2017 at 01:30 PM (UTC)Covebo Stadion - De Koel -, Venlo
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What was the result of VVV Venlo vs Heracles?
VVV Venlo won 3-1 on December 24, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 17′L. ThyVVV Venlo
- 27′R. NiemeijerHeracles (pen.)
- 54′L. ThyVVV Venlo
- 76′L. ThyVVV Venlo
Official lineup for VVV Venlo vs Heracles
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
VVV Venlo
4-3-3- 7V. van Crooij
- 19T. Hunte
- 11L. Thy
- 9R. Seuntjens
- 8C. Leemans
- 20D. van Bruggen
- 2M. Rutten
- 13N. Röseler
- 4R. Janssen
- 3J. Promes
- 1L. Unnerstall
Heracles
4-3-3- 19V. Vermeij
- 17B. Kuwas
- 18K. Peterson
- 29R. Niemeijer
- 35Jamiro Monteiro
- 14J. Pelupessy
- 22R. Baas
- 3D. Wuytens
- 12Wout Droste
- 2T. Breukers
- 1B. Castro
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, VVV Venlo have 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 defeats; Heracles have 7, 2 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2017 | PSV Eindhoven(away) | 1-4 | KNVB Beker |
| Dec 16, 2017 | Roda(away) | 1-0 | Eredivisie |
| Dec 13, 2017 | Utrecht(home) | 0-1 | Eredivisie |
| Dec 9, 2017 | Heerenveen(away) | 2-2 | Eredivisie |
| Dec 3, 2017 | AZ Alkmaar(home) | 0-2 | Eredivisie |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2017 | Feyenoord(away) | 1-3 | KNVB Beker |
| Dec 17, 2017 | Utrecht(away) | 1-1 | Eredivisie |
| Dec 14, 2017 | Sparta Rotterdam(home) | 3-2 | Eredivisie |
| Dec 9, 2017 | AZ Alkmaar(away) | 0-5 | Eredivisie |
| Dec 2, 2017 | Willem II(away) | 1-3 | Eredivisie |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 VVV Venlo win, 2 draws, 3 Heracles wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2017 | Heracles 3-0 VVV Venlo | Eredivisie |
| Mar 16, 2013 | VVV Venlo 0-2 Heracles | Eredivisie |
| Aug 11, 2012 | Heracles 1-1 VVV Venlo | Eredivisie |
| Feb 25, 2012 | VVV Venlo 3-1 Heracles | Eredivisie |
| Dec 2, 2011 | Heracles 7-0 VVV Venlo | Eredivisie |
| Dec 10, 2010 | Heracles 2-2 VVV Venlo | Eredivisie |
Last archived meeting: Heracles vs VVV Venlo on Oct 28, 2017
How many goals should we expect?
VVV Venlo score 1.3 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Heracles score 1.5 and concede 1.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VVV Venlo | 1.3 | 1.7 | 4 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
| Heracles | 1.5 | 1.9 | 2 | 11/15 | 12/15 |
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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