FC Emmen v Heracles Almelo, Eerste Divisie

The big picture

FC Emmen come in 6th on the ladder with 25 points; Heracles Almelo are 1st on 38. Heracles Almelo are the side higher up the table.

Form

FC Emmen have won one of their last five and most recently lost to FC Utrecht 2–3.

Heracles Almelo have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to FC Groningen 1–2.

Heracles Almelo have lost their last six.

FC Emmen have lost their last four.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For FC Emmen, watch Ole Romeny (11 goals, 1 assist in 2022-23) and Richairo Zivkovic (5 goals in 2022-23).

For Heracles Almelo, watch Luka Kulenovic (5 goals, 3 assists in 2025-26) and Damon Mirani (3 goals in 2025-26).

At De Oude Meerdijk

FC Emmen have won 3 of their last 17 at De Oude Meerdijk.

What the numbers say

On the numbers this is too close to split.