- Heracles have been much improved since coach Hendrie Kruezen took charge on October 27, 2025.
- Jizz Hornkamp is Heracles’ in-form player, scoring eight Eredivisie goals in 12 appearances, six of which have come in the last five.
Tough to call for a close, contrasting encounter
They have 13 points from 14 matches for Heracles Almelo in the Eredivisie 2025-2026, leaving them in 16th place in the table, but they are on a winning streak and a dramatic improvement has been made since coach Hendrie Kruezen took over as head coach on October 27th, 2025.
Kruezen has added a sense of attacking purpose and tempo to the side, particularly with their direct running and wide players playing into the channels of deep blocks. Heracles have won four and drawn one of their last five, following up a 4-2 home win over Go Ahead Eagles with a gritty 1-1 draw away at Fortuna Sittard.
Our Heracles Almelo vs Telstar prediction is that Jizz Hornkamp, who is on a run of eight goals in 12 Eredivisie appearances and has included six goals in his last five, could once again be the difference. If Heracles continue to play with confidence and tempo, he should have plenty of chances on Saturday.
Telstar have a plan, but they’ll need their day to break through
Telstar have a completely different plan when they take to the pitch. The Heracles Almelo vs Telstar preview is critical, as their pragmatic, counter-attacking style is built around a two-block system, collective discipline and a focus on set-pieces, rather than possession dominance. Coach Anthony Correia has done a good job since he took over in July 2024, but they are still in danger of a relegation battle.
Telstar are unbeaten in their last two away games, a win and a draw, but have won just one and drawn another of their six away games in the Eredivisie this season. The Heracles Almelo vs Telstar prediction has Telstar struggling to score, as they’ve only scored three goals on their travels in the Eredivisie all season long.
Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp is the top scorer for Telstar in the Eredivisie this year, finding the net three times in 12 appearances, but Milan Zonneveld has scored three times in the last five.
Heracles can edge a high-scoring contest
Heracles are slight favorites in this one at 2.21, but they look overpriced considering the respective form of both sides. The Heracles Almelo vs Telstar prediction indicates that Telstar are 3.12 for the win, but the hosts have been in great form since they picked up Kruezen and have been ruthless at home.
Heracles have won three and lost three of their six home games in the Eredivisie, scoring and conceding a wild 2.83 goals per-game at home. With that in mind, and given Heracles’ incredible 19 goals in their last five games, the Heracles Almelo vs Telstar betting tips suggest that the Over 2.5 goals market at 1.66 looks like the best bet for this game.
Heracles’ direct game should test Telstar’s patience, while the visitors’ discipline should frustrate the home side. Telstar are in better form than the odds suggest, but they’ll likely need a moment of brilliance to claim anything from this game against a red-hot Heracles outfit.
