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 – Heracles vs PSV
Heracles will be looking to bounce back after a 1-3 Netherlands Eredivisie defeat against PSV on February 28. In that match, Heracles recorded 38% possession, attempting 1 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Heracles | 38% | 1 (3) | 1.21 | 48 |
PSV | 62% | 11 (17) | 3.13 | 64 |
Excelsior's Last Match – Excelsior vs Go Ahead Eagles
After suffering a 0-1 Netherlands Eredivisie loss to Go Ahead Eagles, Excelsior must win to get back on track. In that match, Excelsior controlled 56% of possession and managed 13 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Excelsior | 56% | 13 (8) | 1.8 | 79 |
Go Ahead Eagles | 44% | 3 (2) | 0.43 | 35 |
Heracles vs Excelsior Stats
Key Stats
| Heracles | Excelsior | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.07 | Attacking Strength | 0.87 |
| 1.59 | Defence Strength | 0.9 |
| 0.4 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Heracles are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 2.6 conceded per match, while Excelsior average 1.2 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.



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