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NAC Breda vs Heracles Almelo: lineups

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NAC Breda 5 · 20 points
Heracles Almelo 1 · 28 points

Predicted lineups NAC Breda vs Heracles Almelo

NAC Breda 4-2-3-1
1 Verrips
12 Van den Bergh
22 Hillen
4 Greiml
2 Lucassen
6 Balard
78 Van Hecke
28 Brym
10 Nassoh or Misehouy
14 Sowah
9 Soumano

Predicted lineup for NAC Breda: Verrips, Van den Bergh, Hillen, Greiml, Lucassen, Balard, Van Hecke, Brym, Nassoh, Sowah, Soumano

Heracles Almelo 4-2-3-1
1 de Keijzer
25 Rodríguez
14 Wrusch
4 Mirani
15 Vicente or Benita
32 Scheperman
5 van der Kust
6 Tomic or Hauswirth
10 Bruns or van Gilst
7 Abbas
27 N'djoli

Predicted lineup for Heracles Almelo: de Keijzer, Rodríguez, Wrusch, Mirani, Vicente, Scheperman, van der Kust, Tomic, Bruns, Abbas, N'djoli

NAC Breda

Rick Kruys is expected to retain the same starting lineup that secured a 2-0 away victory over Helmond Sport last weekend. NAC Breda kept a clean sheet for the second consecutive match, with Charles-Andreas Brym and Moussa Soumano scoring the goals. Brym has been particularly productive, finding the net six times in his last five appearances. Kruys is pleased with his team's defensive improvement but has warned his players about Heracles Almelo's attacking quality. Minor tactical adjustments remain possible, although he intends to maintain his team's playing principles.

Kamal Sowah, Mohamed Nassoh and Rio Hillen have experienced minor fitness problems during the week, but all three are expected to be ready for Friday's match. Boyd Lucassen has also recovered from his earlier injury and should continue at right-back. Kruys is therefore likely to keep faith with the players who started against Helmond Sport. NAC will be looking to reduce the gap to the league leaders in front of a sold-out Rat Verlegh Stadion.

Heracles Almelo

David Vicente Robles is expected to return at right-back against NAC Breda after completing a two-match suspension. Heracles Almelo have an almost fully fit squad available, although Jeff Reine-Adélaïde remains doubtful due to a calf problem. Vincent Heilmann's side travel to Breda as league leaders following Sunday's convincing 5-1 away victory over MVV Maastricht. That result extended their advantage over their closest challengers to six points.

Heilmann is likely to retain the attacking changes that proved effective against MVV. David Tomic and Thomas Bruns started in place of Max Hauswirth and Tristan van Gilst in Maastricht and are expected to keep their positions. Jean-Paul N'Djoli scored twice with backheel finishes last weekend, taking his league tally to thirteen goals. Chafik Abbas also contributed with a goal and several decisive attacking actions. Heilmann has played down the atmosphere expected at the Rat Verlegh Stadion, preferring his players to concentrate on their usual approach rather than the occasion.

Injuries and suspensions

NAC Breda

  • Mats Seuntjens Injury Unavailable

Heracles Almelo

  • Yvandro Borges Sanches Torn cruciate ligament Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

NAC Breda

  1. Charles Brym 6 goals 0 assists
  2. Moussa Soumano 4 goals 2 assists
  3. Paul Gladon 4 goals 0 assists
  4. Mohamed Nassoh 2 goals 3 assists
  5. Pepijn Reulen 2 goals 0 assists

Heracles Almelo

  1. Jean-Paul N'djoli 13 goals 2 assists
  2. Tristan van Gilst 7 goals 2 assists
  3. Chafik Abbas 2 goals 6 assists
  4. Sem Scheperman 3 goals 2 assists
  5. Manny Rodríguez 3 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

NAC Breda

Player Starts Min. Form
Michael Verrips 5/5 450 mixed
Leo Greiml 5/5 450 solid
Rio Hillen 5/5 450 solid
Mohamed Nassoh 5/5 449 strong
Maximilien Balard 5/5 437 solid
Boyd Lucassen 5/5 420 solid
Jannes Van Hecke 5/5 420 solid
Kamal Sowah 5/5 418 solid

Heracles Almelo

Player Starts Min. Form
Fabian de Keijzer 5/5 450 mixed
Damon Mirani 5/5 445 strong
Djevencio van der Kust 5/5 443 strong
Jean-Paul N'djoli 5/5 440 strong
Sem Scheperman 5/5 438 mixed
Maurice Wrusch 5/5 437 excellent
Manny Rodríguez 5/5 428 strong
Chafik Abbas 5/5 368 strong

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
2.27 2.44
  • Predicted goals4.3
  • Both teams to score72%
  • Over 2.5 goals72%
  • Corners16.5

Team comparison

NAC home Per match HER away
1.80 Points 2.17
2.00 Goals for 3.33
1.80 Goals against 1.50
2.27 xG for 2.46
0.89 xG against 1.15
8.0 Corners 8.5
LWLWW Home and away form WWLDW

NAC Breda vs Heracles Almelo: head-to-head record

20 previous meetings
6 NAC Breda 2 draws 12 Heracles Almelo
  • Goals per match3.40
  • Both teams scored80%
  • Over 2.5 goals75%
  • Feb 2026 Heracles Almelo 0 - 1 NAC Breda
  • Oct 2025 NAC Breda 1 - 4 Heracles Almelo
  • Sep 2025 NAC Breda 2 - 1 Heracles Almelo
  • Jan 2025 NAC Breda 1 - 1 Heracles Almelo
  • Nov 2024 Heracles Almelo 2 - 0 NAC Breda
  • May 2023 NAC Breda 0 - 3 Heracles Almelo
  • Nov 2022 Heracles Almelo 5 - 1 NAC Breda
  • Apr 2019 Heracles Almelo 1 - 0 NAC Breda
  • Nov 2018 NAC Breda 2 - 1 Heracles Almelo
  • Feb 2018 NAC Breda 6 - 1 Heracles Almelo

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for NAC Breda vs Heracles Almelo be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for NAC Breda against Heracles Almelo?

NAC Breda are without Mats Seuntjens (injury).

Who is unavailable for Heracles Almelo against NAC Breda?

Heracles Almelo are without Yvandro Borges Sanches (torn cruciate ligament).

What formation do NAC Breda play?

NAC Breda have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Kruijs.

What formation do Heracles Almelo play?

Heracles Almelo have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Heilmann.

How did the last meeting between NAC Breda and Heracles Almelo finish?

On 14 February 2026, Heracles Almelo vs NAC Breda finished 0-1.

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