Heracles — Feyenoord : Match Preview and Prediction for October 19,2025

Heracles’ Current Form

Heracles made a coaching change before the season began, but there’s a strong feeling that Bas Sibum’s tenure as head coach might be short-lived. The home side are firmly rooted at the bottom of the table, having secured only one victory in eight rounds and suffering seven defeats.

Defensive Woes and Recent Results

The former mid-table team is currently struggling immensely, particularly in defense, where the gaps between their lines are astonishingly wide. It’s no surprise that the “Dark Whites” boast the league’s worst defensive record, conceding an average of 2.5 goals per game. Their upcoming match against Feyenoord promises little relief. Before the international break, the team suffered a respectable 1-2 loss to Twente in Enschede, but it was a defeat nonetheless. During the break, Heracles played a friendly against Fortuna Düsseldorf in Almelo to maintain match fitness, also losing 1-3. If they are losing at home to a 2. Bundesliga team, then facing the league leaders will be an even greater challenge. Kestich, Reijne, and Schepperman will be unavailable for the hosts against Feyenoord.

Feyenoord’s League Dominance

While Feyenoord might be struggling in the Europa League, with two losses from two matches (0-2 at home to Aston Villa and 0-1 away to Braga in Portugal), Robin Van Persie’s side has been exceptional domestically after a quarter of the season. Before the international break, the Rotterdam club secured a thrilling 3-2 home victory against Utrecht, marking their seventh win in eight rounds, alongside one draw. In their match against a Europa League participant, Feyenoord snatched a late victory thanks to a goal from Ueda. However, the game in Almelo is expected to unfold in a more controlled manner, in my opinion. Beelen, Jeng, Moder, and Trauner will be absent for the visitors against the league’s bottom team.