Football Result

Gjivai Zechiël 33'
David Min 62'
Victor Jensen 70'
Dani de Wit 79'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
58.2%
23%
18.8%
We made the right call.
Power Comparison in the League
0.615
0.463
Game Stats
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots
19
10
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Fouls
10
16
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Saves
3
3
Team Formations
4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1


Location
Stadion Galgenwaard, Utrecht, Netherlands
Attendance
21,875
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
2025-08-11 | Game Summary

FC Utrecht dominated Heracles Almelo in their Dutch Eredivisie match on 2025-08-10, winning 4-0 at Stadion Galgenwaard. Gjivai Zechi*el opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, followed by goals from David Min (62'), Victor Jensen (70'), and Dani de Wit (79').
Utrecht's 4-2-3-1 formation proved effective, creating more chances than Heracles' identical setup. Utrecht had 19 total shots compared to Heracles' 10. The home side also registered 7 shots on target, forcing the Heracles goalkeeper into 3 saves. Heracles only managed 3 shots on target, saved by the Utrecht keeper. Despite having slightly less possession (48.1% vs 51.9%), FC Utrecht were more incisive in attack. Heracles committed more fouls (16 vs 10) and received two yellow cards, indicating some defensive struggles.
The AI pre-game prediction of an FC Utrecht win was accurate. The AI model did not expect a balanced game, which proved to be correct. The predicted win probability for FC Utrecht was 58.2%, aligning with the actual outcome.
FC Utrecht appear to be in strong form, having won their recent UEFA Europa League Qualifying matches convincingly. Their upcoming match against Sparta Rotterdam will be a test, but given their recent form and Sparta Rotterdam's struggles against PSV Eindhoven, Utrecht will be confident.
Heracles Almelo, on the other hand, are struggling, with several recent losses in the Dutch Eredivisie. Their next game against NEC Nijmegen will be crucial for them to regain confidence, though their recent head-to-head record against NEC Nijmegen is not promising.
In their previous encounters, FC Utrecht have had a slight edge over Heracles Almelo, further supporting the outcome of this match. FC Utrecht's recent games have been characterized by high-scoring wins, continuing a positive trend. Heracles Almelo's recent performance indicates possible problems in the defense.

2025-08-09 | Pre-game insights

On August 10, 2025, FC Utrecht will face Heracles Almelo in a Dutch Eredivisie match at Stadion Galgenwaard. AI predicts an FC Utrecht victory with a 58.2% probability, against Heracles Almelo's 18.8%. A draw is estimated at 23.0%. FC Utrecht, rated at 0.615, enters the game after a string of victories in the UEFA Europa League Qualifying. Their key players, including striker, Giovanni Manson, are in excellent form. Heracles Almelo, with a rate of 0.463, has struggled in recent games. Their defense will need to be at their best to contain Utrecht's attack. The last head-to-head favored FC Utrecht, though Heracles Almelo won their latest encounter in the Dutch KNVB Beker. Despite the cup defeat, the AI favors the home side, Utrecht. The match promises to be an exciting encounter between two Eredivisie teams. Will the AI's prediction hold true?