Jong PSV U21 vs Heracles – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Heracles at 54%, yet other data sources diverge — this Jong PSV U21 vs Heracles fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Eerste Divisie clash, Regular Season - 29 as Jong PSV U21 welcome Heracles to De Herdgang. Kick-off is set for Monday 8 March 2027 at 19:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Jong PSV U21 stand at 4W 2D 4L from 10 Eerste Divisie matches — 1.40 PPG. Last five: W L W D D. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.40 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Jong PSV U21 have played only a handful of Eerste Divisie games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
In front of their own supporters this season, Jong PSV U21 have posted 4W 2D 4L at De Herdgang — 1.40 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game.
Across all Eerste Divisie games this season, Heracles have recorded 4W 0D 6L from 10 outings — 1.20 PPG. Last five: L W W W W. They are scoring at 1.80 per game and conceding 2.20. Conceding 2.20 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. Heracles have played only a handful of Eerste Divisie games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
When travelling in Eerste Divisie this season, Heracles have posted 3W 0D 7L from 10 away outings — 0.90 PPG. Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 2.90 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Jong PSV U21 1.40 PPG, Heracles 1.20 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
H2H Record
The H2H landscape is flat: 2 previous encounters have yielded 0 wins for Jong PSV U21, 2 for Heracles and 0 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The 2 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 3.0 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 28 Apr 2023, ended 0–3 with Heracles winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Data
Jong PSV U21 trading profile (38 games, 20 at home): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 55% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 47%.
Heracles trading profile (38 games, 20 at away): they score before half-time in 95% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 55% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 80% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 45%; they fail to score in 42% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Jong PSV U21 63% versus Heracles 55%; no strong lean in either direction. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Jong PSV U21 66% | Heracles 74%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Jong PSV U21 1.61 xG and Heracles 2.31 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: Jong PSV U21 attack 0.891 / defence 0.868 | Heracles attack 1.568 / defence 1.020. League average goals — home 1.770 / away 1.698. Heracles have an above-average attack strength of 1.568 — the away xG of 2.31 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 43 Jong PSV U21 games / 4 Heracles games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Jong PSV U21 27% | Draw 20% | Heracles 54%. Fair-value odds: Jong PSV U21 3.70 | Draw 5.00 | Heracles 1.85. Heracles hold a narrow Poisson edge at 54% — the draw (20%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 75% | BTTS probability 72% | Total xG 3.92. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 75% — a total xG of 3.92 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 72% reflects that both xG figures (1.61 / 2.31) 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 54% — moderate model lean.
Poisson projects 3.92 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 75% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.4 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 72%. Form rates corroborate: Jong PSV U21 50% | Heracles 60% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Jong PSV U21 vs Heracles | Competition: Eerste Divisie, Regular Season - 29 | Venue: De Herdgang • Kick-off: Monday 8 Mar 2027, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Jong PSV U21 27% | Draw 20% | Heracles 54% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 75% | BTTS 72% | xG Jong PSV U21 1.61 / Heracles 2.31 • Poisson strength factors: Jong PSV U21 attack 0.891 / def 0.868 | Heracles attack 1.568 / def 1.020 | league avg home 1.770 / away 1.698 • Poisson stance: Heracles (54%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.61
Jong PSV U21 xG
Expected Goals
2.31
Heracles xG
72%
BTTS
90%
Over 1.5
75%
Over 2.5
55%
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 Jong PSV U21 vs Heracles kick off?
Jong PSV U21 vs Heracles is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 on Monday 8 March 2027 at De Herdgang.
Where is Jong PSV U21 vs Heracles being played?
The match is being played at De Herdgang.
What competition is Jong PSV U21 vs Heracles part of?
Jong PSV U21 vs Heracles is a Regular Season - 29 fixture in the Eerste Divisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Jong PSV U21 vs Heracles?
Our statistical model gives Jong PSV U21 a 27% chance of winning, Heracles a 54% chance, and a 20% chance of a draw — making Heracles the favourite.
Will both teams score in Jong PSV U21 vs Heracles?
Our model estimates a 72% probability that both Jong PSV U21 and Heracles will score (BTTS).
Will Jong PSV U21 vs Heracles have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 75%.
What is the head-to-head record between Jong PSV U21 and Heracles?
Record (2 meetings): Jong PSV U21 0W | Draws 0 | Heracles 2W.
What form are Jong PSV U21 and Heracles in?
Jong PSV U21 (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.40 | L5 W-L-W-D-D. Heracles (all comps): 4W-0D-6L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 2.20 | L5 L-W-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Jong PSV U21's attack at 0.89x the league average against Heracles's defence at 1.02x — combine the two and it projects 1.61 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Heracles's attack versus Jong PSV U21's defence, projects 2.31 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 43/4 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-2 carries the highest individual probability at 8.5% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-1 (8.3%), 2-2 (6.9%). Together the top three scorelines make up 24% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Heracles Win
27%
3.76
20%
5.05
54%
1.87
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 2
8.5%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
7.4%
Draw
2 – 2
6.9%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.61
Jong PSV U21 xG
Total xG
3.92
2.31
Heracles xG
3.76
27%
Home win
5.05
20%
Draw
1.87
54%
Away win
Goals Markets
90%
Over 1.5
1.11
10%
Under 1.5
10.00
75%
Over 2.5
1.33
25%
Under 2.5
4.00
55%
Over 3.5
1.82
45%
Under 3.5
2.22
36%
Over 4.5
2.78
64%
Under 4.5
1.56
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
72%
BTTS Yes
1.39
28%
BTTS No
3.58
Clean Sheet
10%
10.08
20%
5.00
Win to Nil
3%
37.87
11%
9.33
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.0 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 1.1 |
| 1 | 3.2 | 7.4 | 8.5 | 6.6 | 3.8 | 1.8 |
| 2 | 2.6 | 5.9 | 6.9 | 5.3 | 3.1 | 1.4 |
| 3 | 1.4 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 4 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 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 Jong PSV U21 vs Heracles?
Our Poisson model rates 1-2 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 8.5%.
How many goals are Jong PSV U21 and Heracles expected to score?
The model projects 1.61 expected goals for Jong PSV U21 and 2.31 for Heracles, a combined total of 3.92.
How confident is the prediction model for Jong PSV U21 vs Heracles?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 54%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 38 outings, Jong PSV U21 have picked up 1.29 PPG on a 14W 7D 17L record — W-L-W-D-D across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for Jong PSV U21, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Heracles's form line: 9W 4D 25L from 38 games, 0.82 PPG, last five L-W-W-W-W. It's still early in the season for Heracles, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Put side by side, Jong PSV U21 are the form team by 0.47 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Heracles.
Venue Form
On home soil, Jong PSV U21 have posted 1.55 PPG from 20 outings (9W 4D 7L).
On the road, Heracles have gone 4W 1D 15L from 20 away games — 0.65 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Jong PSV U21 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
Jong PSV U21 are averaging 1.63 goals scored and 1.79 conceded per game recently; Heracles are on 1.34 scored and 2.42 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Jong PSV U21 have seen both teams score in 63% of their recent games.
Last 38 Results — Eerste Divisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Jong PSV U21
Early Season
Heracles
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Jong PSV U21 and Heracles in coming into this match?
Jong PSV U21 have gone 14W 7D 17L in their last 38 games (1.29 PPG), while Heracles have gone 9W 4D 25L in their last 38 (0.82 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Jong PSV U21 at home or Heracles away?
Jong PSV U21's home record (1.55 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Jong PSV U21 at home: 1.55 PPG; Heracles away: 0.65 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
2 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to August 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in Eerste Divisie. It has been a while since the last meeting — 28 April 2023, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
0
Jong PSV U21
0
Draws
2
Heracles
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Jong PSV U21 and Heracles?
From 2 meetings on record, Jong PSV U21 have won 0, Heracles have won 2, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Jong PSV U21 and Heracles last play each other?
They last met on 28 April 2023, when Heracles 3-0 Jong PSV U21.
Who has won more matches between Jong PSV U21 and Heracles?
Heracles have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 2 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Jong PSV U21 are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 20% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Heracles are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 95% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Jong PSV U21 55%, Heracles 55% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 60% for Jong PSV U21 and 80% for Heracles. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 35% and 55% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Heracles in 45%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Jong PSV U21 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 Jong PSV U21 play Heracles?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 55% of Jong PSV U21's games and 55% of Heracles's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Jong PSV U21 vs Heracles usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 60% of Jong PSV U21's matches and 80% of Heracles's.
Do Jong PSV U21 and Heracles tend to score early?
Jong PSV U21 have had a goal before half-time in 75% of their recent matches, Heracles in 95% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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