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3W 2D 5L ▲ Improving
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8:00 pm
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MySteel Stadion (Helmond)
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Heracles
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8W 0D 2L ▼ Declining
Friday, 2nd October 2026 Selection
2
Backing Heracles to win
Implied Prob75.2%Bookie's implied odds
Our Edge-2.2%Overpriced
Kelly %0%Suggested bankroll %
TICKET #AADF2976
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Written & reviewed by BettingProfessional1x2 Editorial Desk
Senior Football Analyst · Last checked 2 Oct 2026
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Supporting Bets
Extras
Primary Selection
2 — Heracles to win
1.33
Over 1.5 Goals90%
📋 Betting Slip / Acca Builder
Helmond vs Heracles Competition: Eerste Divisie Date: Friday, 2nd October 2026 KO: 8:00 pm Pick: 2 (Heracles to win) Odds: 1.33 Confidence: 73% Also: Over 1.5 Goals (90%) Ticket #AADF2976
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Head to Head
Record
3
Helmond
2
Draws
5
Heracles
10
Meetings
2.7
Avg Goals
20%
BTTS
40%
Over 2.5
Neutral Heracles won 5 of 10 meetings.
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Stats Duel
Comparison
Helmond
Metric
Heracles
1.4
Goals For / Game
3.1
1.6
Goals Against / Game
1.5
10%
Clean Sheets
30%
3-2-5
W — D — L
8-0-2
Win Rate
30%
80%
3.8
Avg Goals
90%
Over 1.5
60%
Over 2.5
65%
BTTS Rate
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Score Probability Matrix
Poisson Model
H0
H1
H2
H3
H4
H5
H0
0-0 2.2%
0-1 5.3%
0-2 6.2%
0-3 4.8%
0-4 2.8%
0-5 1.3%
H1
1-0 3.2%
1-1 7.6%
1-2 9.0%
1-3 7.0%
1-4 4.1%
1-5 1.9%
H2
2-0 2.4%
2-1 5.5%
2-2 6.5%
2-3 5.1%
2-4 3.0%
2-5 1.4%
H3
3-0 1.1%
3-1 2.7%
3-2 3.1%
3-3 2.5%
3-4 1.4%
3-5 0.7%
H4
4-0 0.4%
4-1 1.0%
4-2 1.1%
4-3 0.9%
4-4 0.5%
4-5 0.3%
H5
5-0 0.1%
5-1 0.3%
5-2 0.3%
5-3 0.3%
5-4 0.2%
5-5 0.1%
Top Scores 1-2(9.0%) 1-3(7.0%) 0-2(6.2%)
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Team Ratings
Grades
Helmond
Overall
3.6 ▼
Scoring
4.7 ▼
Defence
4.7 ▼
Heracles
Overall
8.0 —
Scoring
10.0 —
Defence
5.0 —
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Combination Markets
Smart Picks
Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes 16%
Home Win & BTTS No 9%
Draw & BTTS Yes 5%
Draw & BTTS No 3%
Away Win & BTTS Yes 44%
Away Win & BTTS No 23%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.5 15%
Home Win & Under 2.5 10%
Draw & Over 2.5 5%
Draw & Under 2.5 3%
Away Win & Over 2.5 40%
Away Win & Under 2.5 27%
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Stake Calculator
Bankroll Tool
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Kelly %
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Stake
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Potential Profit
Uses the Kelly Criterion at your selected fraction. Half Kelly (0.5) is recommended for reduced variance. Not financial advice.
🔎 How we calculate confidence, edge & Kelly %

Our confidence score blends three inputs: the market-implied signal from public odds, the head-to-head record between these two sides, and each team's recent form (weighted by sample size). No single input can move the score more than 18 points from the market signal, which keeps the model grounded.

  • Edge compares our confidence against the bookmaker's implied probability from the odds you enter — a positive number suggests the price may be generous relative to our model.
  • Kelly % is a standard bankroll-management formula, not a guarantee — it sizes a stake relative to perceived edge and odds.
  • Score matrix uses a Poisson distribution built from each side's recent scoring and conceding rates.

All models are statistical estimates, not certainties. Treat every figure on this page as one input into your own decision, not as a promise of an outcome.

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Match Archives
History
Head to Head
21.04.23EER
Helmond0
Heracles1
23.09.22EER
Heracles2
Helmond0
27.07.19CF
Heracles5
Helmond0
05.08.18CF
Helmond1
Heracles0
14.03.05EER
Helmond0
Heracles1
17.09.04EER
Heracles3
Helmond0
07.05.04EER
Heracles3
Helmond3
05.12.03EER
Helmond1
Heracles1
02.05.03EER
Heracles0
Helmond4
22.11.02EER
Helmond2
Heracles0
Recent Form
Helmond
26.09.26EER
Maastricht2
Helmond0
L
18.09.26EER
Den Bosch2
Helmond1
L
11.09.26EER
Helmond3
Jong PSV1
W
04.09.26EER
Helmond4
Venlo2
W
28.08.26EER
Jong Ajax3
Helmond2
L
21.08.26EER
Helmond1
Waalwijk1
D
14.08.26EER
Roda2
Helmond1
L
09.08.26EER
Helmond1
De Graafschap1
D
01.08.26CF
Helmond1
St. Truiden0
W
17.07.26CF
Helmond0
Al Taawon2
L
Heracles
26.09.26EER
Heracles2
Vitesse0
W
18.09.26EER
Almere City1
Heracles0
L
11.09.26EER
Heracles3
Jong AZ2
W
04.09.26EER
Heracles5
De Graafschap0
W
30.08.26EER
Eindhoven FC1
Heracles3
W
24.08.26EER
Jong Utrecht1
Heracles6
W
14.08.26EER
Heracles3
Den Bosch2
W
07.08.26EER
Venlo3
Heracles4
W
24.07.26CF
Heracles3
Excelsior5
L
17.07.26CF
Heracles2
FC Emmen0
W
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Match Analysis
Writeup

Professional betting is not glamorous. There is no inside information, no secret line to the dressing room — just the same analytical graft on every fixture you consider, and the discipline to know when the price is worth taking and when it is not. For this Eerste Divisie game, the work says the price is worth taking, and here is the full picture.

The home side comes in on 2 wins, 3 losses from their last 5 games, which is public and already baked into the line. The layer most casual bettors skip is the texture of those recent home matches. Have they been creating quality chances that the scoreline reflects, or grinding out results against the run of play? The quality behind the recent results tells you whether this is a team that deserves its price or one that has been riding its luck — and MySteel Stadion (Helmond) usually settles that argument.

The visitors arrive on 4 wins, 1 loss from their last 5 games, the most useful single data point for projecting how they perform away from home. Travelling sides carry their recent momentum — good or bad — into each successive away day, and it tends to take a significant event to break an established pattern.

With both ends assessed, our position is 2 at @1.33, which we have run through the full process and rate at around 18%. Kick-off is 8:00 pm.

That is the recommendation, backed by the graft behind it. Do not miss the rest of today’s tips on the site — the professional edge is built one disciplined read at a time, not from a single lucky line.

BD
BettingProfessional1x2 Editorial Desk
Senior Football Analyst
Reviews statistical models against historical results before every tip is published. Cross-checks head-to-head and form data with independent sources.
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026
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Quick Answers
FAQ
What is the recommended bet for Helmond vs Heracles?
Our selection is 2 — Heracles to win, priced at approximately 1.33. Tip confidence rating: 73%.
What is Helmond's current form?
Helmond have won 3, drawn 2 and lost 5 of their last 10 matches.
How has Heracles been performing recently?
Heracles have recorded 8 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats from 10 recent games.
What does the head-to-head record show?
Helmond lead with 3 wins versus Heracles's 5, with 2 draws across 10 meetings.
How many goals are expected in this match?
Recent fixtures involving these sides average 3.8 goals per game. The head-to-head BTTS rate stands at 20%.
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