Victor Dias - February 8, 2023
VVV-Venlo vs Heracles Predictions and Free Tips from our expert tipsters when the teams go head-to-head in Eerste Divisie on Friday, 10 February 2023.
The title race is slowly picking up pace as Heracles have posed a threat to PEC Zwolle. They demolished Jong Utrecht in their last outing by 6-1. Manager John Lammers will expect a similar result from his team this time as well.
On the other hand, Venlo lost to Jong AZ by 4-3. If they wish to reach the top four, they will have to start focusing on their home games.
The previous records show that Heracles have won five of the last seven head-to-head matches. These two teams last met back in September and the visitors won that game by 5-3.
Another point to observe is that both teams will be playing against each other at Covebo Stadion – De Koel after a period of more than two years.
We are backing Heracles to win this match. They recently celebrated a huge win and showed quality against Jong Utrecht. Not to mention that they are on a two-game winning streak against this opposition.
At the same time, Venlo’s form is looking dull as they have picked up only one victory since the beginning of January.
This fixture has been a high-scoring one in the last two years. As a minimum of four goals have been scored in the last three head-to-head matches.
We can expect both teams to score. The main reason is that the last match ended with eight goals combined. Moreover, both teams are in decent goal-scoring form since last month.
The first tip is that Heracles will win this game– at 1.93 odd. They are second in the league and won the last two head-to-head matches against this team. Do note that they have scored at least two goals in their last four home victories.
Our second tip is that both teams to score– the odd for this tip will be at 1.63. The September fixture of 2022 ended with a 5-3 scoreline. Venlo recently scored three goals in their last outing, Heracles also ended their goal drought last time as well.