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 0-2 defeat against PSV Eindhoven, preceded by a 4-0 win over Sparta Rotterdam.
The most recent match for Excelsior was a 1-5 defeat against Groningen, preceded by a 2-2 draw with Ajax.
The numbers favour Excelsior, with 11 points and 14 goals conceded in 8 matches, against 9 points and 11 goals conceded in 8 matches for Heerenveen.
Heerenveen have won the last 2 meetings between the sides. The record over the 19 previous meetings: 11 wins for Heerenveen, 5 wins for Excelsior and 3 draws. See every meeting between Heerenveen and Excelsior.
Average odds across 9 bookmakers: Heerenveen 1.76, draw 3.96, Excelsior 4.14. Taking the bookmakers' odds into account, our algorithm predicts Heerenveen to win, with a probability of 48%.
Team forms
Odds
| 1X2 | 1xBet | Bet365 | Betano | Betfair | BetVictor | Dafabet | Marathonbet | Pinnacle | William Hill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Heerenveen | 1.80 | 1.75 | 1.78 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.79 | 1.74 | 1.76 | 1.73 |
| X Draw | 3.94 | 4.00 | 3.95 | 4.10 | 4.10 | 4.10 | 3.82 | 3.82 | 3.80 |
| 2 Excelsior | 4.33 | 4.00 | 4.30 | 3.90 | 3.90 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.45 | 4.00 |
Previous confrontations (H2H)
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Clean sheets
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Eredivisie
Stadion
table 2026
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
Feyenoord
|
20 |
PSV Eindhoven
|
19 |
AZ Alkmaar
|
19 |
Twente
|
17 |
Ajax
|
15 |
Groningen
|
14 |
Fortuna Sittard
|
14 |
GO Ahead Eagles
|
11 |
Excelsior
|
11 |
Heerenveen
|
9 |
NEC Nijmegen
|
9 |
Cambuur
|
8 |
Utrecht
|
8 |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
6 |
Telstar
|
6 |
PEC Zwolle
|
4 |
ADO Den Haag
|
3 |
Willem II
|
2 |
Possible line-up
Heerenveen — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Heerenveen — Formation: 4-2-3-1