Our Heracles vs Excelsior Prediction: 2-2
Heracles vs Excelsior in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday March 20, 2026. A 2-2 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Heracles vs Excelsior prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Heracles's Last Match – AZ vs Heracles
Heracles will be looking to bounce back after a 0-4 Netherlands Eredivisie defeat against AZ on March 15. In that match, Heracles recorded 48% possession, attempting 2 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AZ | 52% | 10 (8) | 3.28 | 52 |
 Heracles | 48% | 2 (4) | 0.66 | 30 |
Excelsior's Last Match – Feyenoord vs Excelsior
After suffering a 1-2 Netherlands Eredivisie loss to Feyenoord, Excelsior must win to get back on track. In that match, Excelsior controlled 51% of possession and managed 5 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Feyenoord | 49% | 10 (8) | 3.35 | 58 |
 Excelsior | 51% | 5 (3) | 0.84 | 39 |
Heracles vs Excelsior Stats
Key Stats
| Heracles | Excelsior | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 1.58 | Defence Strength | 0.94 |
| 0.5 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Heracles are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 2.5 conceded per match, while Excelsior average 1.1 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Heracles 8-25
Excelsior 11-14
What are the odds for this match?
Heracles to win: @2.45
Draw: @3.4
Excelsior to win: @2.625