PSV Eindhoven 2-0 Heracles – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours PSV Eindhoven (78%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as PSV Eindhoven face Heracles.
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Analysis & Preview
A Eredivisie encounter, Regular Season - 22 sees Heracles travel to Philips Stadion to take on PSV Eindhoven. The game is scheduled for Friday 16 February 2024, 19:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Eredivisie games this season, PSV Eindhoven have gone 8W 2D 0L from 10 outings — a 2.60 PPG return. Last five: W D W D W. They are averaging 2.70 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. Defensively, conceding just 0.50 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. This season is still relatively young for PSV Eindhoven, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Philips Stadion, PSV Eindhoven have gone 10W 0D 0L this season (10 games, 3.00 PPG). They are averaging 3.10 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 6 clean sheets from 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Philips Stadion.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Heracles stand at 3W 1D 6L from 10 Eredivisie matches — 1.00 PPG. Last five: W D L L W. They are scoring at 1.50 per game and conceding 2.20. Conceding 2.20 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Heracles, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Heracles have gone 2W 2D 6L from 10 away fixtures this term (0.80 PPG). Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 2.40 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
PSV Eindhoven carry the stronger recent momentum — 1.60 PPG ahead of their opponents on 2.60 vs 1.00. The form data is a point in their favour, and where the price allows, it is the cleaner directional bet.
Head to Head
The historical ledger comes down firmly in favour of PSV Eindhoven: 3 wins from 3 previous clashes against 0 for Heracles, with 0 draws across those contests.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 3 meetings have averaged 4.0 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 4 Nov 2023, ended 6–0 with PSV Eindhoven winning.
From a betting standpoint, the H2H backs both PSV Eindhoven and goals. The home side's 3 wins from 3 meetings, combined with an average of 4.0 goals per game, gives the home win and Over 2.5 combination a historically grounded case.
In-Play Data
PSV Eindhoven trading profile (55 games, 27 at home): they score before half-time in 89% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 89% of the time; they lead at the break 58% of the time; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 70% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 54%; they keep a clean sheet 42% of the time.
Heracles trading profile (55 games, 27 at away): they score before half-time in 78% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 89% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 59% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 78% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 51%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — PSV Eindhoven 53% versus Heracles 58%; no strong lean in either direction. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (PSV Eindhoven 73% | Heracles 74%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects PSV Eindhoven 2.92 xG and Heracles 0.88 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: PSV Eindhoven attack 1.372 / defence 0.680 | Heracles attack 0.907 / defence 1.324. League average goals — home 1.608 / away 1.433. PSV Eindhoven carry an above-average attack strength of 1.372 — their λ of 2.92 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Heracles bring a strong defensive rating of 1.324 — this is suppressing PSV Eindhoven's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. PSV Eindhoven's defence rating of 0.680 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 55 PSV Eindhoven games / 21 Heracles games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: PSV Eindhoven 78% | Draw 15% | Heracles 7%. Fair-value odds: PSV Eindhoven 1.28 | Draw 6.67 | Heracles 14.29. The model has a clear lean to PSV Eindhoven (78%) — a 71pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 73% | BTTS probability 57% | Total xG 3.81. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 73% — a total xG of 3.81 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 probability of 57% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates PSV Eindhoven as the most likely outcome at 78% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.81 combined xG gives a 73% probability to Over 2.5 — strong, supported by form averaging 3.7 goals per game and H2H averaging 4.0 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 57% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: PSV Eindhoven 40% | Heracles 60%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: PSV Eindhoven vs Heracles | Competition: Eredivisie, Regular Season - 22 | Venue: Philips Stadion • Kick-off: Friday 16 Feb 2024, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: PSV Eindhoven 78% | Draw 15% | Heracles 7% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 73% | BTTS 57% | xG PSV Eindhoven 2.92 / Heracles 0.88 • Poisson strength factors: PSV Eindhoven attack 1.372 / def 0.680 | Heracles attack 0.907 / def 1.324 | league avg home 1.608 / away 1.433 • Poisson stance: PSV Eindhoven (78%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.92
PSV Eindhoven xG
Expected Goals
0.88
Heracles xG
57%
BTTS
91%
Over 1.5
73%
Over 2.5
53%
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 PSV Eindhoven vs Heracles kick off?
PSV Eindhoven vs Heracles kicked off at 19:00 on Friday 16 February 2024 at Philips Stadion.
What was the final score in PSV Eindhoven vs Heracles?
PSV Eindhoven 2 - 0 Heracles.
Where is PSV Eindhoven vs Heracles being played?
The match is being played at Philips Stadion.
What competition is PSV Eindhoven vs Heracles part of?
PSV Eindhoven vs Heracles is a Regular Season - 22 fixture in the Eredivisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win PSV Eindhoven vs Heracles?
Our statistical model gives PSV Eindhoven a 78% chance of winning, Heracles a 7% chance, and a 15% chance of a draw — making PSV Eindhoven the favourite.
Will both teams score in PSV Eindhoven vs Heracles?
Our model estimates a 57% probability that both PSV Eindhoven and Heracles will score (BTTS).
Will PSV Eindhoven vs Heracles have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 73%.
What is the head-to-head record between PSV Eindhoven and Heracles?
Record (3 meetings): PSV Eindhoven 3W | Draws 0 | Heracles 0W.
What form are PSV Eindhoven and Heracles in?
PSV Eindhoven (all comps): 8W-2D-0L in 10 | 2.60 PPG | GF 2.70 / GA 0.50 | L5 W-D-W-D-W. Heracles (all comps): 3W-1D-6L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 2.20 | L5 W-D-L-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
PSV Eindhoven's attacking strength (1.37x league average) is weighed against Heracles's defensive record (1.32x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.92. The same calculation in reverse, Heracles's attack versus PSV Eindhoven's defence, projects 0.88 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 55/21 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 2-0, at 9.5%. Close behind: 3-0 (9.3%), 2-1 (8.4%). Together the top three scorelines make up 27% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
PSV Eindhoven Win
78%
1.29
15%
6.49
7%
14.06
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 0
9.5%
Home win
Most likely
3 – 0
9.3%
Home win
2 – 1
8.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.92
PSV Eindhoven xG
Total xG
3.81
0.88
Heracles xG
1.29
78%
Home win
6.49
15%
Draw
14.06
7%
Away win
Goals Markets
89%
Over 1.5
1.12
11%
Under 1.5
9.09
73%
Over 2.5
1.37
27%
Under 2.5
3.70
53%
Over 3.5
1.89
47%
Under 3.5
2.13
33%
Over 4.5
3.03
67%
Under 4.5
1.49
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
57%
BTTS Yes
1.76
43%
BTTS No
2.31
Clean Sheet
41%
2.42
5%
18.58
Win to Nil
32%
3.12
0%
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Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 6.5 | 5.7 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 2 | 9.5 | 8.4 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 9.3 | 8.2 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 6.8 | 6.0 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for PSV Eindhoven vs Heracles?
Our Poisson model rates 2-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.5%.
How many goals are PSV Eindhoven and Heracles expected to score?
The model projects 2.92 expected goals for PSV Eindhoven and 0.88 for Heracles, a combined total of 3.81.
How confident is the prediction model for PSV Eindhoven vs Heracles?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 78%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
PSV Eindhoven's recent record stands at 42W 8D 5L from 55 games, a 2.44 PPG return, with W-D-W-D-W in the last five. The sample for PSV Eindhoven is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Heracles, meanwhile, have gone 30W 7D 18L across 55 games — 1.76 PPG, with W-D-L-L-W in their last five. The sample for Heracles is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours PSV Eindhoven by 0.68 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Heracles heading into this one.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, PSV Eindhoven have managed 24W 2D 1L from 27 games — 2.74 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Heracles's away record stands at 12W 3D 12L across 27 trips, a 1.44 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, PSV Eindhoven come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
PSV Eindhoven are averaging 2.85 goals scored and 0.91 conceded per game recently; Heracles are on 2.18 scored and 1.64 conceded. Heracles's attacking output running into PSV Eindhoven's solid defensive record is the key goals-market tension in this fixture.
Defensively: PSV Eindhoven have kept a clean sheet in 42% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 55 Results — Eredivisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
PSV Eindhoven
Blended
Heracles
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are PSV Eindhoven and Heracles in coming into this match?
PSV Eindhoven have gone 42W 8D 5L in their last 55 games (2.44 PPG), while Heracles have gone 30W 7D 18L in their last 55 (1.76 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — PSV Eindhoven at home or Heracles away?
PSV Eindhoven's home record (2.74 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — PSV Eindhoven at home: 2.74 PPG; Heracles away: 1.44 PPG.
Have PSV Eindhoven or Heracles been keeping clean sheets recently?
PSV Eindhoven have kept a clean sheet in 42% of their recent games, Heracles in 25%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between PSV Eindhoven and Heracles runs to 8 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Eredivisie. They last met on 28 February 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
PSV Eindhoven have won the last 8 meetings between these two, a run that gives them the psychological edge coming in.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 4 Nov 2023, when PSV Eindhoven won 0-6 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
PSV Eindhoven's record when hosting Heracles specifically: 4W 0D 0L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 8 Meetings
8
PSV Eindhoven
0
Draws
0
Heracles
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between PSV Eindhoven and Heracles?
From 8 meetings on record, PSV Eindhoven have won 8, Heracles have won 0, and 0 have been drawn.
When did PSV Eindhoven and Heracles last play each other?
They last met on 28 February 2026, when Heracles 1-3 PSV Eindhoven.
Who has won more matches between PSV Eindhoven and Heracles?
PSV Eindhoven have the better head-to-head record, with 8 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
PSV Eindhoven are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 89% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 67% of the time.
Heracles are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 30% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — PSV Eindhoven 44%, Heracles 59% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 70% for PSV Eindhoven and 78% for Heracles. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 56% and 52% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: PSV Eindhoven keep a clean sheet in 52% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = PSV Eindhoven 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 PSV Eindhoven play Heracles?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 44% of PSV Eindhoven's recent matches and 59% of Heracles's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is PSV Eindhoven vs Heracles usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 70% of PSV Eindhoven's matches and 78% of Heracles's.
Do PSV Eindhoven and Heracles tend to score early?
PSV Eindhoven have had a goal before half-time in 89% of their recent matches, Heracles in 78% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
PSV Eindhoven cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Heracles.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
PSV Eindhoven beat Heracles 2-0 at Philips Stadion, Regular Season - 22, in the Eredivisie. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting PSV Eindhoven 2.92 xG and Heracles 0.88 xG, a combined 3.81. The scoreboard read 2-0 for 2 actual goals. PSV Eindhoven fell 0.9 short of their projected output. Heracles landed 0.9 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of PSV Eindhoven attack 1.37 / defence 0.68 against Heracles attack 0.91 / defence 1.32, drawn from 55/21 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it PSV Eindhoven 78% | Draw 15% | Heracles 7%, with PSV Eindhoven to win its most likely call at 78%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 73%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 91% and landed. Over 3.5 was 53% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 57% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 74% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (PSV Eindhoven 73%, Heracles 74%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 55%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
PSV Eindhoven's trading profile (55 games, 27 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 53% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 42% of the time, and duly kept one.
Heracles's trading profile (55 games, 27 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 58% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
On form, PSV Eindhoven arrived the stronger side — 2.44 PPG against 1.76. That form edge translated into the three points. PSV Eindhoven (home/away splits) managed 2 against a 3.15 scoring average — below par going forward. Heracles (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.81 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (hit). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.