MVV vs Heracles: match statistics
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MVV vs Heracles: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
MVV plays Heracles in Eerste Divisie (Netherlands). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Venue: De Geusselt.
Recent form
MVV has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Heracles has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
MVV scores 1.30 goals per game and allows 2.00. Heracles scores 3.10 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 3.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of MVV's games and 60% of Heracles's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 80%, compared with league averages of 66% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Heracles has the higher season xG average, 2.47 to 1.18 per game. MVV takes 9.7 shots per game, while Heracles takes 22.3.
First-half and second-half trends
MVV leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Heracles leads at halftime in 70% and scores 1.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
MVV's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For Heracles, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eerste Divisie games average 3.52 goals. Both teams score in 66% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| MVV | Heracles | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.45 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Heracles is 233% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - MVV · 2 pts / game - Heracles
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Heracles is 138% better for: goals scored per game.
1.3 goals / game - MVV · 3.1 goals / game - Heracles
Heracles is 67% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - MVV · 1.2 goals / game - Heracles
MVV scores in 80% of games (8 of 10 games), while Heracles keeps a clean sheet in 30% (3 of 10 games).
Heracles scores in 90% of games (9 of 10 games), while MVV keeps a clean sheet in 20% (2 of 10 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - MVV
Over / Under - Heracles
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Heracles is 92% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / game - MVV · 2.3 pts / game - Heracles
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
MVV - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Heracles - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 70% of games and wins 80%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
MVV
Heracles
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eerste Divisie).
Teams vs league
| MVV | Liga | Heracles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.30 | 3.52 | ▲ 4.30 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 60% | 66% | ▼ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 60% | 66% | ▲ 80% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 20% | 18% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 70% | 81% | • 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 84% | ▲ 90% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do MVV and Heracles play?
MVV face Heracles on October 18, 2026 in Eerste Divisie at De Geusselt. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before MVV vs Heracles?
MVV score 1.30 goals per game on average and Heracles 3.10. The Eerste Divisie average is 3.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 60% of MVV's matches and 60% of Heracles's.
What form are MVV and Heracles in?
Over the last 5 games MVV have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Heracles 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for MVV vs Heracles?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for MVV vs Heracles: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.