FC OSS vs Heracles – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model favours Heracles (43%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as FC OSS face Heracles.
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Match Analysis
FC OSS host Heracles at Frans Heesen Stadion in Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 27. Kick-off is scheduled for Friday 19 February 2027 at 19:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, FC OSS stand at 3W 2D 5L from 10 Eerste Divisie matches — 1.10 PPG. Last five: W L D L D. Offensively they are averaging 1.70 goals per game, with 1.60 conceded. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for FC OSS, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Frans Heesen Stadion, FC OSS have gone 7W 2D 1L this season (10 games, 2.30 PPG). They are averaging 2.60 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 90% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 2.30 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.10 — FC OSS are significantly better at Frans Heesen Stadion than their overall form suggests.
Across all Eerste Divisie games this season, Heracles have recorded 7W 2D 1L from 10 outings — 2.30 PPG. Last five: W W D W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.80 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. This season is still relatively young for Heracles, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Heracles away from home this season: 4W 2D 4L from 10 away games — 1.40 PPG on the road. They are averaging 2.20 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 1.40 is notably below their overall 2.30 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. Heracles are 1.20 PPG ahead (2.30 vs 1.10), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
Both teams score in over 70% of each side's relevant games (using home/away splits). At that combined rate, BTTS Yes is as well-evidenced as it gets — the data strongly backs two-way scoring.
H2H Record
Heracles have tended to come out on top in this fixture, winning 3 of the last 3 encounters against FC OSS's 0 victories.
The 3 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 3.7 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 2 Nov 2026, ended 0–2 with Heracles winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Heracles have won 3 of 3 previous encounters, and at 3.7 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
In-Play Profile
FC OSS in-play tendencies (48 games, 24 at home): they score before half-time in 87% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 79% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 79% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 79% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 83% of games (home games).
Heracles in-play tendencies (48 games, 24 at away): they score before half-time in 92% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 62% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 75% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 46%; they fail to score in 35% of games.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — FC OSS 69% and Heracles 54% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (FC OSS 62% | Heracles 71%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects FC OSS 1.97 xG and Heracles 2.12 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: FC OSS attack 1.164 / defence 0.988 | Heracles attack 1.359 / defence 0.925. League average goals — home 1.827 / away 1.580. Heracles have an above-average attack strength of 1.359 — the away xG of 2.12 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 51 FC OSS games / 13 Heracles games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: FC OSS 37% | Draw 20% | Heracles 43%. Fair-value odds: FC OSS 2.70 | Draw 5.00 | Heracles 2.33. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 20% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 77% | BTTS probability 76% | Total xG 4.09. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 77% — a total xG of 4.09 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 76% reflects that both xG figures (1.97 / 2.12) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Heracles are the pick at 43% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. The opposing side holds a 37% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 4.09 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 77% probability — strong conviction, supported by form averaging 4.0 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.7 goals per meeting.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 76%. Form rates corroborate: FC OSS 90% | Heracles 70% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 37% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: FC OSS vs Heracles | Competition: Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 27 | Venue: Frans Heesen Stadion • Kick-off: Friday 19 Feb 2027, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: FC OSS 37% | Draw 20% | Heracles 43% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 77% | BTTS 76% | xG FC OSS 1.97 / Heracles 2.12 • Poisson strength factors: FC OSS attack 1.164 / def 0.988 | Heracles attack 1.359 / def 0.925 | league avg home 1.827 / away 1.580 • Poisson stance: Heracles (43%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.97
FC OSS xG
Expected Goals
2.12
Heracles xG
76%
BTTS
91%
Over 1.5
77%
Over 2.5
58%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does FC OSS vs Heracles kick off?
FC OSS vs Heracles is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 on Friday 19 February 2027 at Frans Heesen Stadion.
Where is FC OSS vs Heracles being played?
The match is being played at Frans Heesen Stadion.
What competition is FC OSS vs Heracles part of?
FC OSS vs Heracles is a Regular Season - 27 fixture in the Eerste Divisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win FC OSS vs Heracles?
Our statistical model gives FC OSS a 37% chance of winning, Heracles a 43% chance, and a 20% chance of a draw — making Heracles the favourite.
Will both teams score in FC OSS vs Heracles?
Our model estimates a 76% probability that both FC OSS and Heracles will score (BTTS).
Will FC OSS vs Heracles have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 77%.
What is the head-to-head record between FC OSS and Heracles?
Record (3 meetings): FC OSS 0W | Draws 0 | Heracles 3W.
What form are FC OSS and Heracles in?
FC OSS (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 1.60 | L5 W-L-D-L-D. Heracles (all comps): 7W-2D-1L in 10 | 2.30 PPG | GF 2.80 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-W-D-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
FC OSS's attacking strength (1.16x league average) is weighed against Heracles's defensive record (0.93x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.97. The same calculation in reverse, Heracles's attack versus FC OSS's defence, projects 2.12 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 51/13 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 7.9%. Close behind: 1-2 (7.4%), 2-2 (7.3%). Together the top three scorelines make up 23% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Heracles Win
37%
2.71
20%
4.90
43%
2.34
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 2
7.4%
Away win
Most likely
2 – 2
7.3%
Draw
1 – 1
7.0%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.97
FC OSS xG
Total xG
4.09
2.12
Heracles xG
2.71
37%
Home win
4.90
20%
Draw
2.34
43%
Away win
Goals Markets
91%
Over 1.5
1.10
9%
Under 1.5
11.11
77%
Over 2.5
1.30
23%
Under 2.5
4.35
58%
Over 3.5
1.72
42%
Under 3.5
2.38
39%
Over 4.5
2.56
61%
Under 4.5
1.64
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
76%
BTTS Yes
1.32
24%
BTTS No
4.12
Clean Sheet
12%
8.34
14%
7.16
Win to Nil
4%
22.61
6%
16.75
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.7 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 | 3.3 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 5.2 | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| 2 | 3.2 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 5.2 | 2.7 | 1.2 |
| 3 | 2.1 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| 4 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for FC OSS vs Heracles?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 7.9%.
How many goals are FC OSS and Heracles expected to score?
The model projects 1.97 expected goals for FC OSS and 2.12 for Heracles, a combined total of 4.09.
How confident is the prediction model for FC OSS vs Heracles?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 43%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
FC OSS come into this having played 48 games, going 14W 13D 21L for 1.15 points per game. Their last five reads W-L-D-L-D. The sample for FC OSS is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Heracles sit at 1.12 PPG from 48 outings (16W 6D 26L), a run that reads W-W-D-W-W across their last five. The sample for Heracles is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: FC OSS on 1.15 PPG, Heracles on 1.12. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
FC OSS's home form reads 9W 5D 10L across 24 games on their own ground, a 1.33 PPG return.
Away from home, Heracles have taken 0.75 points per game from 24 outings (5W 3D 16L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, FC OSS come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
FC OSS are averaging 1.42 goals scored and 1.62 conceded per game recently; Heracles are on 1.65 scored and 2.08 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: FC OSS have seen both teams score in 69% of their recent games.
Last 48 Results — Eerste Divisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
FC OSS
Blended
Heracles
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are FC OSS and Heracles in coming into this match?
FC OSS have gone 14W 13D 21L in their last 48 games (1.15 PPG), while Heracles have gone 16W 6D 26L in their last 48 (1.12 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — FC OSS at home or Heracles away?
FC OSS's home record (1.33 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — FC OSS at home: 1.33 PPG; Heracles away: 0.75 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
3 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to November 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in Eerste Divisie. The two were last together as recently as 2 November 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Streaks & Records
Heracles go into this on the back of 3 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 17 Mar 2023, when Heracles won 1-5 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Last 3 Meetings
0
FC OSS
0
Draws
3
Heracles
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between FC OSS and Heracles?
From 3 meetings on record, FC OSS have won 0, Heracles have won 3, and 0 have been drawn.
When did FC OSS and Heracles last play each other?
They last met on 2 November 2026, when Heracles 2-0 FC OSS.
Who has won more matches between FC OSS and Heracles?
Heracles have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 3 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
FC OSS are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 87% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 44% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 22% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 17% of those situations.
Heracles are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 92% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 29% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — FC OSS at 79%, Heracles at 58%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 83% for FC OSS and 75% for Heracles. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 38% and 54% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Heracles in 42%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = FC OSS home games / Heracles away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when FC OSS play Heracles?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 79% of FC OSS's games and 58% of Heracles's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is FC OSS vs Heracles usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 83% of FC OSS's matches and 75% of Heracles's.
Do FC OSS and Heracles tend to score early?
FC OSS have had a goal before half-time in 87% of their recent matches, Heracles in 92% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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