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In a Dutch Eredivisie match held on May 18, 2025, NEC Nijmegen defeated Heracles Almelo 2-1 at the Asito Stadion. Heracles Almelo, playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation, had slightly more possession (51.7%) and a greater number of total shots (20) compared to NEC Nijmegen's 12. However, NEC Nijmegen, also in a 4-2-3-1, proved more clinical, converting 7 of their shots on target into 2 goals, while Heracles only managed one goal from their 7 shots on target.
Sem Scheperman scored for Heracles Almelo in the 47th minute. For NEC Nijmegen, Sontje Hansen equalized in the 55th minute, followed by Basar Onal's goal in the 63rd minute to secure the victory.
The AI prediction favored a Heracles Almelo win, which turned out to be incorrect. While the AI model did not expect a balanced game, NEC Nijmegen, despite being rated slightly higher, outperformed the predicted probabilities. The game saw a relatively clean match with only one yellow card issued to NEC Nijmegen, and few fouls committed overall.
Heracles Almelo's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins and losses, including a heavy defeat against PSV Eindhoven and a loss against Feyenoord, showing defensive vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, NEC Nijmegen is on a strong run, securing dominant victories against NAC Breda and Ajax Amsterdam, indicating a potent attacking force.
Analyzing previous encounters, Heracles Almelo had a slight edge in recent head-to-head matches, but NEC Nijmegen's current form suggests they have improved significantly. This victory builds on NEC Nijmegen's momentum, while Heracles Almelo needs to address their defensive issues to improve their upcoming performances. Heracles Almelo´s current form can be the key reason for the lost game.

On May 18, 2025, Heracles Almelo will face NEC Nijmegen at the Asito Stadion in a Dutch Eredivisie clash. According to advanced AI analysis, Heracles Almelo is predicted to win, despite NEC Nijmegen having a slightly better rate (0.574 compared to Heracles' 0.552). The AI gives Heracles a 42.4% chance of victory, while NEC Nijmegen has a 31.4% chance. Heracles will be counting on their striker, Jafar Azizi, to find the net, even with a recent loss to PSV Eindhoven (4-1). NEC Nijmegen will rely on creative midfielder, Lasse Schone, fresh from a confident win against Ajax Amsterdam (0-3). The draw probability stands at 26.2%, but the AI leans towards a home victory for Heracles.