Bet on Go Ahead Eagles vs Heracles Almelo on Football

Bookmakers currently have Go Ahead Eagles as slight favorites to win this KNVB Cup tie, with indicative odds around 2.00 for a home win, 3.50 for a draw, and 3.60 for a Heracles Almelo victory based on recent Eredivisie form where Eagles sit mid-table and Heracles are near the bottom. Go Ahead Eagles’ stronger defensive record and home advantage in Deventer give them a marginal edge with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Go Ahead Eagles and Heracles Almelo in the Netherlands Cup is scheduled to kick off on 14 January 2026 at 7:00 PM local time in the Netherlands, which is 7:00 PM CET. This corresponds to 6:00 PM UTC at that time of year.

The game will be played at De Adelaarshorst in Deventer, the traditional home ground of Go Ahead Eagles with a capacity of around 10,000–12,000 spectators in a compact, atmospheric setting. The stadium is known for its tight pitch, passionate home support, and can be a difficult venue for visiting Eredivisie sides like Heracles Almelo.

Considering current league form where Go Ahead Eagles are around mid-table and Heracles Almelo are struggling near the relegation places with a significantly worse goal difference, the prediction leans toward a narrow home win, such as 2–1 to Go Ahead Eagles. Value seekers may look at the home win around 2.00 or a Goals Over 2.5 line near 1.80, as both teams tend to concede regularly in recent outings.

In recent head-to-head meetings over the last several seasons, the record has been relatively balanced, with Go Ahead Eagles and Heracles Almelo each winning multiple matches and only a few draws, often with tight scorelines. However, when playing in Deventer, Go Ahead Eagles have taken a slight edge, winning more home fixtures than they have lost against Heracles in league and cup play.