Netherlands

Eredivisie

Round 9

Heerenveen vs Excelsior Prediction & Betting Tips

Heerenveen

10th9 pts

16 Oct 2026

18:00

Excelsior

7th11 pts

Abe Lenstra Stadion, Heerenveen

Our prediction: Draw (45%); over 2.5; Both teams to score: Yes.

Best Bet

Our #1 Pick

Double Chance

Draw/Away

90%

Confidence

Betting Tips

10%

45%

45%

HeerenveenDrawExcelsior

Match Result

Excelsior

45%

Total Goals

Over 2.5

54%

Both Teams Score

Yes

59%

Double Chance

Draw/Away

90%

Odds updated hourly from bookmakers

Predictions recalculated every 2 hours

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Expert Analysis

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Our expert is currently reviewing the latest stats, form and odds for this match. The full analysis will be available shortly.

Key Statistics

11

3Draws

5

2.84Avg Goals

53%BTTS

68%Over 2.5

7 Mar 2026Excelsior1-2Heerenveen

4 Oct 2025Heerenveen2-1Excelsior

19 Jan 2024Excelsior3-0Heerenveen

23 Sept 2023Heerenveen0-3Excelsior

13 May 2023Heerenveen0-0Excelsior

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vs

38%

Form

62%

44%

Attack

56%

50%

Defense

50%

21%

Poisson

79%

50%

H2H

50%

33%

Goals

67%

39%

Overall

60%

Heerenveen

LDLDW

1.3Scored/G

1.4Conceded/G

40%CS

40%BTTS

Excelsior

WWDLD

2.2Scored/G

1.4Conceded/G

20%CS

80%BTTS

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Frequently Asked Questions

Heerenveen vs Excelsior: who is predicted to win?

Our model predicts Excelsior with 45% confidence based on current form, head-to-head record and statistical analysis.

How many goals will Heerenveen vs Excelsior have?

We expect Over 2.5 goals (54% confidence), based on both teams scoring and defensive records.

Will both teams score in Heerenveen vs Excelsior?

Both teams to score: Yes (59% confidence).

Is the double chance X2 a good bet for Heerenveen vs Excelsior?

Our double chance pick is X2 with 90% confidence — it covers two outcomes for lower risk.

When and where is Heerenveen vs Excelsior played?

Heerenveen vs Excelsior takes place on 16 Oct 2026 at Abe Lenstra Stadion.

Additional Information

Heerenveen

Top Scorers

J. TrenskowMidfielder

1Goals

L. OyenAttacker

1Goals

M. RiveraMidfielder

1Goals

Top Assists

J. TrenskowMidfielder

1Assists

S. KerstenDefender

1Assists

Cards

J. TrenskowMidfielder

10

L. OyenAttacker

10

D. ProperMidfielder

10

Excelsior

Top Scorers

N. NaujoksMidfielder

2Goals

I. YegoianAttacker

1Goals

C. WidellDefender

1Goals

D. GardenAttacker

1Goals

Top Assists

I. YegoianAttacker

2Assists

S. JanssenDefender

2Assists

G. de RegtAttacker

1Assists

Cards

J. PlugDefender

10

Heerenveen

No injuries reported

Excelsior

No injuries reported

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	AZ Alkmaar	7	6	1	0	18	6	+12	19
2	Feyenoord	7	5	2	0	25	7	+18	17
3	PSV Eindhoven	7	5	1	1	24	10	+14	16
4	Twente	7	5	1	1	15	7	+8	16
5	Ajax	7	4	2	1	21	9	+12	14
6	Fortuna Sittard	7	4	1	2	13	14	-1	13
7	Excelsior	7	3	2	2	15	9	+6	11
8	Groningen	7	3	2	2	15	13	+2	11
9	GO Ahead Eagles	7	2	4	1	16	14	+2	10
10	Heerenveen	7	2	3	2	11	9	+2	9
11	NEC Nijmegen	7	2	2	3	12	13	-1	8
12	Sparta Rotterdam	7	1	2	4	10	17	-7	5
13	Telstar	7	1	2	4	5	12	-7	5
14	Cambuur	7	1	2	4	10	19	-9	5
15	Utrecht	7	1	2	4	11	24	-13	5
16	PEC Zwolle	7	1	1	5	6	20	-14	4
17	ADO Den Haag	7	0	2	5	7	17	-10	2
18	Willem II	7	0	2	5	6	20	-14	2

Champions League

Europa League

Conference League

Relegation

Heerenveen

Excelsior

Heerenveen

0Goals Scored

0Goals Conceded

-Goals/Match

0Clean Sheets

0Failed to Score

-Formation

0Yellow Cards

0Red Cards

0/0Penalties

Excelsior

0Goals Scored

0Goals Conceded

-Goals/Match

0Clean Sheets

0Failed to Score

-Formation

0Yellow Cards

0Red Cards

0/0Penalties

Detailed Form & Recent Matches

Heerenveen

LDLDW

10Played

2Wins

4Draws

4Losses

Points/Game	1
Win %	20%
Goals/Game	2.7
Scored Avg	1.3
Conceded Avg	1.4
BTTS	40%
Clean Sheets	40%
Failed to Score	40%

Recent Matches

19 SeptWat Sparta Rotterdam4-0

13 SeptDvs Telstar0-0

6 SeptLvs AZ Alkmaar2-3

30 AugDat Willem II2-2

22 AugLvs PEC Zwolle0-2

Excelsior

WWDLD

10Played

5Wins

3Draws

2Losses

Points/Game	1.8
Win %	50%
Goals/Game	3.6
Scored Avg	2.2
Conceded Avg	1.4
BTTS	80%
Clean Sheets	20%
Failed to Score	0%

Recent Matches

19 SeptDat Ajax2-2

13 SeptLvs Utrecht1-2

8 SeptDat NEC Nijmegen2-2

5 SeptWat Willem II3-0

29 AugWvs Sparta Rotterdam2-1

Head to Head History

Betting Statistics

Metric	Value
Total Matches	19
Average Goals	2.84
BTTS	53%
Over 2.5 Goals	68%
Over 1.5 Goals	79%

Goals by Team

Team	Total	Average
Heerenveen	28	1.47 per game
Excelsior	26	1.37 per game

Clean Sheets

Team	Clean Sheets
Heerenveen	5 (26%)
Excelsior	5 (26%)

7 Mar 2026EredivisieExcelsior1-2Heerenveen

4 Oct 2025EredivisieHeerenveen2-1Excelsior

19 Jan 2024EredivisieExcelsior3-0Heerenveen

23 Sept 2023EredivisieHeerenveen0-3Excelsior

13 May 2023EredivisieHeerenveen0-0Excelsior

5 Nov 2022EredivisieExcelsior0-1Heerenveen

30 Oct 2019KNVB BekerExcelsior0-3Heerenveen

30 Mar 2019EredivisieHeerenveen1-0Excelsior

22 Sept 2018EredivisieExcelsior3-3Heerenveen

24 Feb 2018EredivisieHeerenveen0-1Excelsior

20 Sept 2017KNVB BekerExcelsior1-2Heerenveen

16 Sept 2017EredivisieExcelsior1-2Heerenveen

11 Mar 2017EredivisieExcelsior4-1Heerenveen

10 Dec 2016EredivisieHeerenveen2-1Excelsior

17 Apr 2016EredivisieExcelsior1-1Heerenveen

11 Dec 2015EredivisieHeerenveen2-1Excelsior

1 Mar 2015EredivisieExcelsior3-0Heerenveen

23 Aug 2014EredivisieHeerenveen2-0Excelsior

10 Mar 2012EredivisieHeerenveen4-2Excelsior

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