Eredivisie 2024-2025: Heracles-Utrecht, the likely lineups

Heracles-Utrecht, the probable formations

The 20th day of the Eredivisie opens with Heracles-Utrecht. Kickoff at 8 p.m. at the Asito Stadion in Almelo. Guests looking for confirmations to consolidate third place, six points off the top: Enthusiasm is also high due to the arrival of former Borussia Dortmund striker Haller, who has already made his mark in the cup with a brace. The hosts, on the other hand, want to maintain the margin over the relegation zone, avoiding missteps that could complicate their situation. 

Ahead of the match, Van De Looi will deploy a 4-2-3-1: Rots toward confirmation, Milani and Wieckhoff play for a place on the flank. Two-man midfield confirmed with Scheperman and De Keersmaecker, while on the three-quarter open ballot between Zand and Bruns. In attack, the'only point will be Hornkamp. 

For this match, Jans will not have at his disposal Bozdogan: for him an ankle injury that will keep him away from the field for about 4 months. In midfield Iqbal should be confirmed, while on the three-quarter Jonathans, new purchase from Vitesse, will play the place with Rodriguez. In the forwards, new purchase Sébastien Haller cannot miss.

Probable lineups

Heracles (4-2-3-1): De Keijzer; Rots, Mirani, Mesik, Milani; Scheperman, De Keersmaecker; Engels, Zand, Podgoreanu; Hornkamp. Coach: Van De Looi.

Utrecht (4-2-3-1): Barkas; Horemans, Van der Hoorn, Viergever, El Karouani; Iqbal, Aaronson; Rodriguez, Toornstra, Cathline; Haller. Coach: Jans.