Go Ahead Eagles and Heracles are set to face off in a KNVB Beker round-of-16 tie on January 14th at De Adelaarshorst. The home team, Go Ahead Eagles, is coming into the game following a 2-2 draw against Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie. The match saw Kristoffer Peterson score in the 36th minute, with Mathis Suray equalizing in the 45th minute. Suray then completed his brace in the 86th minute, but Justin Hubner equalized in injury time to secure a point for Fortuna Sittard.
Heracles, on the other hand, suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Sparta Rotterdam in their last game. Tobias Lauritsen’s 10th-minute strike and Pelle Clement’s 88th-minute goal sealed the result. Heracles had previously booked their spot in this round with a 4-1 home win over Hoogeveen, while Go Ahead Eagles needed penalties to eliminate Roda.
The head-to-head record between the two teams shows that Go Ahead Eagles have secured 30 wins from the last 72 games, with Heracles winning 24 times and 18 games ending in draws. Their most recent clash in November 2025 resulted in a 4-2 home win for Heracles. Notably, four of the last five head-to-head games have seen three goals or more, with the last three games witnessing goals at both ends.
Go Ahead Eagles have struggled with consistency, failing to win in their last nine competitive games, with four losses. Heracles have also faced challenges, having not kept a clean sheet in their last 13 competitive games. The hosts’ defensive frailty has been a concern, conceding at least two goals in seven of their last nine games.
Based on recent performances, a close match is anticipated, with both teams likely to score. Go Ahead Eagles are expected to claim a narrow victory, given their home advantage. The prediction is Go Ahead Eagles 2-1 Heracles. Betting tips include backing the hosts to win, both teams to score, and over 2.5 goals. The outcome of this match will be crucial for both teams as they seek to advance in the KNVB Beker competition.
