Excelsior vs Heerenveen – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:2
07/03/2026 at 15:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Eredivisie - Round 26
  • Referee: Makkelie D. (Ned)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
netherlandsNetherlandsCanal+, ESPN 2

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
2.671.70
Ball possession
51%49%
Total shots
2110
Shots on target
55
Big chances
63
Corner kicks
68
Passes
74% (297/401)76% (299/394)
Yellow cards
11
Expected goals (xG)
2.671.70
xG on target (xGOT)
1.602.15
Total shots
2110
Shots on target
55
Shots off target
53
Blocked shots
112
Shots inside the box
187
Shots outside the box
33
Hit the woodwork
10
Big chances
63
Corner kicks
68
Touches in opposition box
4820
Accurate through passes
01
Offsides
11
Free kicks
74
Passes
74% (297/401)76% (299/394)
Long passes
52% (34/66)36% (23/64)
Passes in final third
59% (76/129)58% (57/98)
Crosses
27% (7/26)0% (0/9)
Expected assists (xA)
1.671.34
Throw ins
3016
Fouls
47
Tackles
50% (10/20)46% (6/13)
Duels won
6040
Clearances
1749
Interceptions
814
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
34
xGOT faced
2.151.60
Goals prevented
0.150.60

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 1)
  • 38', 0 - 1, Brouwers L. , Nordas L. (A),
  • 2nd Half (1 - 1)
  • 65', Nordas L. , Vente D. ,
  • 67', 0 - 2, van Overeem J. ,
  • 72', Janssen S. , Jonathans M. ,
  • 72', Hartjes L. , Bergraaf J. ,
  • 74', 1 - 2, Naujoks N. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 75', Zagaritis V. , Petrov H. ,
  • 78', Petrov H. 🟨,
  • 81', Jonathans M. , van Duinen M. ,
  • 86', Trenskow J. , Hopland N. ,
  • 89', Naujoks N. 🟨,
  • 90', Yegoian I. , Wlodarczyk S. ,

Chances of winning


Excelsior
33%
Draw
25.4%
Heerenveen
41.7%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
32.4% 26.8% 40.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

30.9% 25.5% 42.8%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Excelsior has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.6%)
  • Heerenveen has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Excelsior than the current prediction. (-2.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Heerenveen than the current prediction. (+1.1%)
  • Excelsior - Heerenveen Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.88
    (2.88)
    3.75
    (3.48)
    2.29
    (2.29)
    5.1%
    (7.1%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.75
    What is the prediction for Excelsior - Heerenveen?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 1.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 1.75 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • BTTS - yes (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Users Predictions: Heerenveen will win (11 of 12 users predict this - 91.67%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 76.03%100%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Heerenveen will win (4 of 4 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • A mid-table team and an outsider will play in this match (ranked 15 and 9).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Excelsior won 2.
    • Recent form of Excelsior has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Heerenveen has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • Excelsior may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
    • There will not play in Excelsior: Hansson E. (Thigh Injury) Nadje C. (Inactive) Raatsie C. (Shoulder Injury) Zagre A. (Yellow Cards)
    • There will not play in Heerenveen: Smans L. (Knee Injury)
    • In the last 19 head-to-head matches, Excelsior won 5 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 26:27. (average 1.4:1.4).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Excelsior won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 16:10. (average 2:1.3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Excelsior - Heerenveen were as follows:
    04.10.2025 Heerenveen - Excelsior 2:1
    19.01.2024 Excelsior - Heerenveen 3:0
    23.09.2023 Heerenveen - Excelsior 0:3
    13.05.2023 Heerenveen - Excelsior 0:0
    22.12.2022 Heerenveen - Excelsior 1:0
    Latest results of Excelsior
    14.02.2026 Excelsior - AZ Alkmaar 1:2
    06.02.2026 NAC Breda - Excelsior 0:2
    01.02.2026 Excelsior - Ajax 2:2
    Latest results of Heerenveen
    21.02.2026 PSV Eindhoven - Heerenveen 3:1
    15.02.2026 Heerenveen - Zwolle 4:2
    07.02.2026 Twente - Heerenveen 5:0
    Draw
    Relegation - Play Offs

    1/8-finals
    1RodaWaalwijk1 : 2, 1 : 1
    2ByeWillem II
    3Den BoschAlmere City0 : 3, 2 : 3
    4ByeDe Graafschap

    Quarter-finals
    1WaalwijkWillem II
    2Almere CityDe Graafschap

    Semi-finals
    1TBD #1TBD #2

    Final
    1TBD #1Bye