VVV-Venlo vs Heracles Almelo predictions, Aug 07, 2026

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As VVV-Venlo prepares to host Heracles Almelo in the Dutch Eerste Divisie on August 7, 2026, both teams look to solidify their positions in the league with crucial points at stake. VVV-Venlo has shown some resilience recently, securing victories in 2 of their last 4 matches. Their home advantage will be a key factor, as they aim to leverage the support of their fans and the familiarity of their home ground.

On the other hand, Heracles Almelo enters this clash with a more modest record, having won just once in their last 2 outings. Despite this, their away performance will be crucial; as the odds suggest (2.88 for a home win and 2.22 for an away victory), they are somewhat favored by bookmakers to secure a result.

Tactically, VVV-Venlo will seek to dominate possession and exploit their attacking options, while Heracles may need to rely on counterattacks to catch their opponents off guard. Both teams have the capability to exploit defensive lapses, making this match unpredictable. As they meet on the pitch, each side will be vying for an edge, but there are no guaranteed outcomes in a match of this nature.

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Venlo 32.6%

Draw 25.8%

Heracles 41.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Dutch Eerste Divisie Heracles: 11.66% Venlo: 1.99%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.93	3.58	2.27
	2.9	3.52	2.25	Watch and Bet
	2.85	3.5	2.2
	2.88	3.63	2.23
	2.75	3.6	2.22

Latest Results

01.08.26 VVV-Venlo – KAS Eupen – 2:3 25.07.26 VVV-Venlo – Fortuna Köln – 0:1 18.07.26 VVV-Venlo – Oud-Heverlee Leuven B – 2:1 04.07.26 VVV-Venlo – Borussia Mönchengladbach II – 3:2 24.04.26 VVV-Venlo – Almere City FC – 3:1

24.07.26 Heracles Almelo – Excelsior Rotterdam – 1:4 08.07.26 Heracles Almelo – FC Groningen – 2:1 17.05.26 Heracles Almelo – FC Groningen – 1:2 10.05.26 SC Telstar – Heracles Almelo – 3:0 03.05.26 PEC Zwolle – Heracles Almelo – 1:0

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Venlo won 3.

Venlo may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.

In the last 13 head-to-head matches, Venlo won 5 matches, drew 1 match, lost 7 matches, and goals 19:31. (average 1.5:2.4).

Including home matches between the teams, Venlo won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 13:8. (average 1.9:1.1).

Latest Head To Head

10.02.23 VVV-Venlo – Heracles Almelo – 3:1 09.09.22 Heracles Almelo – VVV-Venlo – 5:3 01.05.21 Heracles Almelo – VVV-Venlo – 4:0 07.11.20 VVV-Venlo – Heracles Almelo – 3:2 14.02.20 VVV-Venlo – Heracles Almelo – 1:0

Standings

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		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	De Graafschap	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
2	Venlo	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
3	Den Bosch	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
4	Dordrecht	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
5	Eindhoven FC	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
6	FC Emmen	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
7	Helmond	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
8	Maastricht	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
9	Almere City	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
10	Oss	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
11	FC Volendam	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
12	Waalwijk	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
13	NAC Breda	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
14	Roda	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
15	Vitesse	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
16	Heracles	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
17	Jong PSV	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
18	Jong Ajax	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
19	Jong AZ	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
20	Jong Utrecht	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0

Dutch Eerste Divisie Outrights

1. NAC Breda: 3.5 (23.32%)

2. FC Volendam: 5.5 (14.84%)

3. Heracles: 7 (11.66%)

4. Almere City: 8 (10.2%)

5. Waalwijk: 8 (10.2%)

6. De Graafschap: 17 (4.8%)

7. Dordrecht: 17 (4.8%)

8. Vitesse: 19 (4.3%)

9. Roda: 21 (3.89%)

10. Den Bosch: 34 (2.4%)

11. Venlo: 41 (1.99%)

12. FC Emmen: 50.25 (1.62%)

13. Eindhoven FC: 50.25 (1.62%)

14. Jong PSV: 106.5 (0.77%)

15. TOP Oss: 112.75 (0.72%)

16. Jong Utrecht: 125.25 (0.65%)

17. Jong AZ Alkmaar: 137.75 (0.59%)

18. Helmond Sport: 137.75 (0.59%)

19. Maastricht: 162.75 (0.5%)

20. Jong Ajax: 162.75 (0.5%)

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