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Heracles 02 FC VolendamMatch recap & Bawler model verdict · Sunday, 26 April 2026

Heracles
02
FC Volendam win
FC Volendam
> Model verdict
✗ Result against the lean

Pre-match, Bawler had Heracles at 47%, draw at 25%, FC Volendam at 29%. Against expectation, the match finished 0-2. The model's headline call was Heracles to win.

> Pre-match probability vs result
Heracles win
47%
Draw
25%
Volendam win
29%
Actual ✓
> Expected vs actual goals
Model expected (xG)
1.601.20
Total 2.80
Actual
02
Total 2 (-0.8 vs xG)

Match underperformed xG by 0.8 goals. Below-expectation scoring — could be wasteful finishing, strong goalkeeping, or low-quality chances the model over-rated.

> Bawler's picks · how they landed
Banker
Heracles or Draw (Double Chance)
Pre-match: 71%
✗ Lost
Value
BTTS Yes
Pre-match: 56%
✗ Lost
Dark Horse
FC Volendam Win
Pre-match: 29%
✓ Won

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