On October 23, 2026, in the 12th round of the Eerste Divisie, NAC Breda will host Heracles Almelo in the round’s headline fixture. The visitors top the league table, while the home side tries to close the gap on the leaders. The difference in the teams’ scoring records adds to the intrigue, and predicting the NAC Breda vs Heracles Almelo match is harder because NAC are playing at home, where they can give even stronger opponents a run for their money.
NAC Breda vs Heracles Almelo: What to Expect
NAC Breda
After 11 rounds, NAC were in fifth place with 20 points. The team has scored 22 goals and conceded 19, showing attacking potential but not always consistent defence. The gap to the top of the table leaves the club with a chance to fight for promotion, though matches against direct rivals such as NAC Breda vs Heracles Almelo are becoming particularly important.
In their five previous league matches, NAC have recorded four wins and one draw. The team beat De Graafschap (1:2), FC Eindhoven (4:2), MVV Maastricht (1:0) and Helmond Sport (0:2), and drew 2:2 with Vitesse.
In their most recent match, NAC comfortably beat Helmond Sport 0:2 on the road. This result should boost the team’s confidence ahead of their clash with the league leaders. The prediction for the match against Heracles will largely depend on whether the team can maintain their attacking momentum while avoiding mistakes in front of their own goal.
Heracles Almelo
The visitors enter the upcoming match top of the table, with 28 points after 11 rounds. The team have recorded nine wins, one draw and one defeat. Their 36:13 goal difference highlights their attacking strength and makes them one of the main contenders for promotion back to the Eredivisie.
In their last five matches, the club have recorded three wins, one draw and one defeat. Their victories over Vitesse (2:0), RKC Waalwijk (3:0) and MVV Maastricht (1:5) were particularly convincing. The team drew 2:2 with Helmond Sport, dropping points in a tense encounter, and lost 1:0 to direct rivals Almere City.
The last match against MVV Maastricht ended in a resounding 1:5 victory. Heracles showed strong attacking efficiency, confirming their status as the league’s highest-scoring team among the leaders. The prediction for the NAC Breda v Heracles Almelo match is positive, as their current form suggests they can pick up points even away from home, as shown in their previous match.
Breda vs Heracles: Head-to-Head Matches
Despite being the favourites, the visitors’ record in the last five matches between these two teams is evenly split: two wins each and one draw.
| Breda – Heracles H2H | |||
| 2025/26 Season | |||
| Heracles Almelo | 0 | 1 | NAC Breda |
| NAC Breda | 2 | 1 | Heracles Almelo |
| 2025/26 KNVB Beker | |||
| NAC Breda | 1 | 4 | Heracles Almelo |
| 2024/25 Season | |||
| NAC Breda | 1 | 1 | Heracles Almelo |
| Heracles Almelo | 2 | 0 | NAC Breda |
NAC Breda vs Heracles Almelo: Match Prediction
The match between NAC Breda and Heracles Almelo promises to be the highlight of Friday evening. The Eerste Divisie’s top-scoring side will face an opponent capable of scoring multiple goals, especially at home.
So, our NAC Breda vs Heracles prediction: both teams will score.
| The Match Predictions | ||
| Both Teams to Score (~odds at 1.40) | ||
