Eredivisie
Heerenveen vs Excelsior
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 - 19:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Abe Lenstra Stadion
Heerenveen vs Excelsior Prediction & Stats - Eredivisie 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Heerenveen vs Excelsior carries real history into this round of the Eredivisie.
The two sides meet on 16/10 (Friday) at Abe Lenstra Stadion, 19:00 (UK time).
Read the Heerenveen vs Excelsior prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Heerenveen vs Excelsior
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Heerenveen vs Excelsior call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Heerenveen or Draw
Last updated on 16-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Heerenveen the side to beat, with roughly 56% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Eredivisie odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Heerenveen Preview
Heerenveen reach this fixture 8 match into their Eredivisie. Here is where Heerenveen stand:
In this competition
2 won, 3 drawn, 3 lost
1.13 points per game
11 scored, at 1.38 a game
11 conceded, at 1.38 a game
Heerenveen, season-wide
2 won, 3 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jacob Trenskow, 3 goals
Most assists: Levi Smans, 3 assists
Recent results — Heerenveen
09/10/2026 14:00
19/09/2026 12:45
13/09/2026 08:30
06/09/2026 08:30
30/08/2026 08:30
Excelsior: how they are travelling
Excelsior come in 8 matches into their Eredivisie.
Here is what Roodzwarten have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost
1.38 points per game
16 scored, at 2 a game
14 conceded, at 1.75 a game
Roodzwarten, season-wide
3 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Irakli Yegoian, 3 goals
Most assists: Irakli Yegoian, 5 assists
Recent results — Roodzwarten
11/10/2026 10:45
19/09/2026 14:00
13/09/2026 06:15
08/09/2026 12:45
05/09/2026 15:00
The head-to-head favours Heerenveen
Recent meetings have tended to go Heerenveen's way against Excelsior.
From 19 match(es):
Heerenveen: 11 win(s)
Excelsior: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 3
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Heerenveen vs Excelsior prediction.
Form comparison Heerenveen vs Excelsior
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Heerenveen
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
L
D
|
1.13 |
| Home |
D
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
D
D
|
1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 2 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 0.75 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.25 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.73 | 1.72 | 1.74 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.77 | 1.59 |
Away Team
Excelsior
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
D
W
|
1.38 |
| Home |
L
L
W
L
|
0.75 |
| Away |
D
D
W
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 2 | 1.25 | 2.75 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.34 | 1.32 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.62 | 1.78 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Heerenveen vs Excelsior
Match: Heerenveen vs Excelsior
Competition: Eredivisie
Date: Friday, 16/10/2026
Kick-off: 19:00 (UK time)
Venue: Abe Lenstra Stadion
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Stats
The statistics for Heerenveen vs Excelsior that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.88
League: 3.74
Both Teams to Score
38%
League: 69%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 90%
Over 2.5+
63%
League: 72%
Cards
3
League: 2.86
Corners
9.75
League: 10.47
Home Team
Heerenveen
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
L
D
|
1.13 |
| Home |
D
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
D
D
|
1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 2 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 0.75 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.25 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.73 | 1.72 | 1.74 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.77 | 1.59 |
Away Team
Excelsior
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
D
W
|
1.38 |
| Home |
L
L
W
L
|
0.75 |
| Away |
D
D
W
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 2 | 1.25 | 2.75 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.34 | 1.32 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.62 | 1.78 |
Corners
10.63 / Match
+13% Corners / Match
Heerenveen received +13% more corners than Excelsior in the Eredivisie
9.38 / Match
PSV
(6)
Sparta Rotterdam
(6)
Telstar
(8)
AZ
(4)
Willem II
(7)
PEC Zwolle
(5)
Ajax
(2)(3)
Groningen
(0)
Ajax
(5)
Utrecht
(4)
NEC
(6)
Willem II
(6)
Sparta Rotterdam
(1)
PSV
Cards
1.13 / Match
+22% Cards / Match
Excelsior received +22% more cards than Heerenveen in the Eredivisie
1.38 / Match
PSV
(2)
Sparta Rotterdam
(0)
Telstar
(2)
AZ
(1)
Willem II
(0)
PEC Zwolle
(1)
Ajax
(1)(0)
Groningen
(2)
Ajax
(2)
Utrecht
(3)
NEC
(1)
Willem II
(2)
Sparta Rotterdam
(1)
PSV
Goals Scored
1.38 / Match
+45%
Excelsior is +45% better in terms of goals scored
2 / Match
PSV
(0)
Sparta Rotterdam
(4)
Telstar
(0)
AZ
(2)
Willem II
(2)
PEC Zwolle
(0)
Ajax
(2)(1)
Groningen
(2)
Ajax
(1)
Utrecht
(2)
NEC
(3)
Willem II
(2)
Sparta Rotterdam
(1)
PSV
Goals Conceded
1.38 / Match
+21%
Excelsior condeded +21% more goals than Heerenveen
1.75 / Match
PSV
(2)
Sparta Rotterdam
(0)
Telstar
(0)
AZ
(3)
Willem II
(2)
PEC Zwolle
(2)
Ajax
(2)(5)
Groningen
(2)
Ajax
(2)
Utrecht
(2)
NEC
(0)
Willem II
(1)
Sparta Rotterdam
(2)
PSV
Eredivisie Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Feyenoord
|
8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 7 | 20 | 20 | 2.5 |
| 2 |
PSV
|
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 2.38 |
| 3 |
AZ
|
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 2.38 |
| 4 |
Twente
|
8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 2.13 |
| 5 |
Ajax
|
8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 1.88 |
| 6 |
Groningen
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 1.75 |
| 7 |
Fortuna Sittard
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 14 | 1.75 |
| 8 |
Excelsior
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 9 |
Go Ahead Eagles
|
8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 10 |
Heerenveen
|
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 1.13 |
| 11 |
NEC
|
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 14 | -1 | 9 | 1.13 |
| 12 |
Cambuur
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 19 | -8 | 8 | 1 |
| 13 |
Utrecht
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 25 | -11 | 8 | 1 |
| 14 |
Telstar
|
8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 6 | 0.75 |
| 15 |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 20 | -7 | 6 | 0.75 |
| 16 |
PEC Zwolle
|
8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 21 | -15 | 4 | 0.5 |
| 17 |
ADO Den Haag
|
8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 19 | -10 | 3 | 0.38 |
| 18 |
Willem II
|
8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 23 | -16 | 2 | 0.25 |
Odds
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