Heracles vs Excelsior Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Heracles vs Excelsior Prediction: 1-2

Heracles vs Excelsior in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday March 20, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.

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 FC Utrecht

Heracles will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 0-0 Netherlands Eredivisie draw with FC Utrecht on March 6. In that match, Heracles recorded 47% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Heracles	47%	9 (3)	0.31	37
FC Utrecht	53%	9 (3)	2.16	37

Excelsior's Last Match – Excelsior vs Heerenveen

After suffering a 1-2 Netherlands Eredivisie loss to Heerenveen, Excelsior must win to get back on track. In that match, Excelsior controlled 51% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Excelsior	51%	8 (5)	2.63	74
Heerenveen	49%	7 (4)	1.69	28

Heracles vs Excelsior Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Heracles are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 2.3 conceded per match, while Excelsior average 1.1 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Heracles to win: @2.25

Draw: @3.6

Excelsior to win: @2.8