Heerenveen - Excelsior
Match preview
Heerenveen take on Excelsior in Eredivisie at Abe Lenstra Stadion on 16 October 2026.
The most recent match for Heerenveen was a 2-2 draw with Willem II, after a 0-2 defeat against PEC Zwolle before that.
The most recent match for Excelsior was a 2-1 win over Sparta Rotterdam, after a 1-2 defeat against PSV Eindhoven before that.
The numbers favour Heerenveen, with 4 points and 2 goals conceded in 2 matches, against 3 points and 2 goals conceded in 2 matches for Excelsior.
Our algorithm predicts Heerenveen to win, with a probability of 57%. The full split: Heerenveen 57%, draw 22%, Excelsior 21%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
11 Heerenveen
3 Draw
5 Excelsior
68%
Over 2.5 goals
53%
Both teams scored
2.7
Goals per match
5
|
5
Clean sheets
🔥 Heerenveen won the last 2 head-to-head meetings
Biggest win:
Excelsior 3-0 Heerenveen
(2024)
Most goals:
Excelsior 3-3 Heerenveen
(2018)
Goals scored all matches
1.42
1.32
Goals in home matches
1.33
1.70
Goals in away matches
1.50
0.89
Above is calculated based on the below matches
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Stadion
table 2026
Eredivisie
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
AZ Alkmaar
|
12 |
PSV Eindhoven
|
10 |
Feyenoord
|
8 |
Ajax
|
7 |
GO Ahead Eagles
|
7 |
Fortuna Sittard
|
7 |
NEC Nijmegen
|
6 |
Excelsior
|
6 |
Groningen
|
6 |
Heerenveen
|
5 |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
4 |
Twente
|
3 |
Telstar
|
3 |
PEC Zwolle
|
3 |
Willem II
|
1 |
ADO Den Haag
|
1 |
Utrecht
|
1 |
Cambuur
|
0 |
Possible line-up
This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.
Heerenveen — Formation: 4-4-2
Excelsior — Formation: 4-3-3
Heerenveen — Formation: 4-4-2
Excelsior — Formation: 4-3-3