Waalwijk v Heracles result
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Waalwijk 1–2 Heracles — Heracles won this Eredivisie match.
The result
Heracles won 2–1 at Mandemakers Stadion in the Eredivisie on Friday 12 January. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Waalwijk out-shot Heracles 18 to 9 and created the better chances, 1.84 xG to 1.29 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.
The goals
Heracles led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Heracles: E. Hansson (35’ pen) and M. Engels (59’, assisted by E. Hansson); Waalwijk: Michiel Kramer (53’ pen).
Discipline
R. Dieperink showed two yellow cards — against 3.0 yellows a game across the last 6 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Waalwijk: Dario Van Den Buijs (90’); Heracles: M. Sankoh (21’).
What it changes
Waalwijk are winless in their last five matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, E. Hansson (Heracles) 8.7, Michiel Kramer (Waalwijk) 6.0 and Godfried Roemeratoe (Waalwijk) 5.8 led the match.
Next up
Waalwijk next travel to Willem II on 9 May 2026.
Heracles next travel to De Treffers on 29 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Waalwijk: Barendrecht v Waalwijk, Tuesday 27 October — the preview. Next for Heracles: De Treffers v Heracles, Thursday 29 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Waalwijk 1–2 Heracles · Eredivisie
- Venue: Mandemakers Stadion · Waalwijk
- Referee: R. Dieperink
- Head-to-head (last 6): Waalwijk 4 · draws 0 · Heracles 2 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Waalwijk 1W 2D 2L · Heracles 1W 0D 4L
Waalwijk 1–2 Heracles (Eredivisie): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 9 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 December 2023. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Waalwijk for / against | Line | Heracles for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.75 for · 2.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6 for · 5.67 against n 3 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4 for · 7.5 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.33 for · 15.33 against n 3 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 9 for · 20.33 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.67 for · 6 against n 3 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.67 for · 7.5 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 8.33 for · 8.33 against n 3 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.5 for · 9.5 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.33 for · 0.33 against n 3 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.5 for · 0.67 against n 6 Last 5 |
Referee: R. Dieperink — 3 yellow cards a game, 0.17 red cards, 24.83 fouls over 6 matches (1 to the home side, 2 to the away side).
Waalwijk
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Weidmann n 3 | 10.3 | 8.7 | 2.9 | — |
| R. Margaret n 8 | 30.1 | 1.9 | 0.7 | — |
| Z. Bakkali n 8 | 30.9 | 1.8 | 1.1 | — |
| Y. Oukili n 8 | 90 | 1.6 | 1.8 | — |
| J. Lelieveld n 8 | 77.6 | 1.3 | 0.1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. Stevanović n 8 | 56.8 | 2 | 0.8 |
| C. Lokesa n 8 | 70.4 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| R. Margaret n 8 | 30.1 | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| R. Niemeijer n 8 | 44.9 | 1.8 | 1 |
| Michiel Kramer n 8 | 85 | 1.6 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Oukili n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Denilho Cleonise n 8 | 71.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| R. Margaret n 8 | 30.1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| A. Meijers n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Michiel Kramer n 8 | 85 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Y. Oukili n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
| Kevin Felida n 8 | 54.4 | 3.1 |
| J. Gaari n 8 | 47.3 | 2.6 |
| R. Margaret n 8 | 30.1 | 2.6 |
| Thierry Lutonda n 8 | 71.4 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. Vaessen n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
Heracles
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Scheperman n 8 | 30.9 | 2.6 | 1.5 | — |
| N. Bakboord n 8 | 80.6 | 2.2 | 1.1 | — |
| A. Ouahim n 8 | 72.9 | 2.2 | 2.9 | — |
| S. Čestić n 6 | 52.5 | 2 | 0.3 | — |
| Marko Vejinović n 8 | 39.6 | 2 | 0.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Sankoh n 8 | 51.5 | 2.4 | 1.3 |
| L. Wehmeyer n 6 | 27 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| A. Satriano n 6 | 29 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| A. Nankishi n 8 | 27.4 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| T. Bruns n 8 | 55.4 | 1.2 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Nankishi n 8 | 27.4 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| M. Sankoh n 8 | 51.5 | 0.7 | 0 |
| M. Engels n 8 | 67.4 | 0.3 | 0 |
| A. Ouahim n 8 | 72.9 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Sven Sonnenberg n 8 | 65 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Marko Vejinović n 8 | 39.6 | 4 |
| A. Nankishi n 8 | 27.4 | 3.7 |
| R. Roosken n 8 | 89.3 | 3.4 |
| A. Ouahim n 8 | 72.9 | 3.2 |
| S. Scheperman n 8 | 30.9 | 2.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Brouwer n 8 | 90 | 4 |
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Match statistics & details
| Waalwijk | Heracles | |
|---|---|---|
| 55% | Possession | 45% |
| 1.84 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.29 |
| 18 | Shots | 9 |
| 8 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 4 | Shots off target | 5 |
| 6 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 14 | Shots inside the box | 8 |
| 7 | Corners | 4 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 10 | Fouls | 15 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Saves | 7 |
| 486 | Passes | 406 |
| 82% | Pass accuracy | 78% |
Waalwijk player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Vaessen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| S. Adewoye | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Dario Van Den Buijs | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Y | 7.2 |
| Godfried Roemeratoe | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Denilho Cleonise | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Michiel Kramer | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| R. Niemeijer | 85 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Lelieveld | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Meijers | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6.7 |
| C. Lokesa | 77 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| F. Stevanović | 64 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| D. Min sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| I. Takidine sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| R. Meir sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Thierry Lutonda sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Z. Bakkali sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
Heracles player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Brouwer | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.6 |
| J. Wieckhoff | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| S. Bultman | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Sven Sonnenberg | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Marko Vejinović | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| B. De Keersmaecker | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Justin Hoogma | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Willems | 74 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| M. Engels | 74 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| E. Hansson | 74 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| M. Sankoh | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.7 |
| B. Limbombe sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| R. Roosken sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| T. Bruns sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Hornkamp sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| S. Čestić sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Waalwijk v Heracles — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2022-05-11 Waalwijk 2–0 Heracles
- 2021-09-26 Heracles 1–0 Waalwijk
- 2021-02-21 Waalwijk 3–0 Heracles
- 2020-10-17 Heracles 0–1 Waalwijk
- 2020-03-08 Heracles 4–2 Waalwijk
- 2019-11-02 Waalwijk 2–0 Heracles
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Waalwijk and Heracles?
- In their last 6 meetings, Waalwijk won 4, Heracles won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Waalwijk and Heracles?
- Recent form — Waalwijk 1W 2D 2L; Heracles 1W 0D 4L.
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