Heracles look to get back on course after their heavy 4-0 defeat to AZ Alkmaar, a match that again exposed their defensive fragility. As both Heracles and Excelsior are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Black and Whites have taken just 0.50 points per game across their last ten outings and concede a worrying 2.50 goals per match in that period. At home, the numbers are only slightly better — 1.40 goals conceded and 0.60 goals scored per game — and they will also be without suspended forward Lequincio Zeefuik. Heracles generate 1.31 xG at home, but their finishing remains inconsistent.
Excelsior are in free fall as well, coming off a 2-1 loss to Feyenoord in the Rotterdam derby, extending their losing streak to five consecutive matches. Defensively the Rotterdammers concede 1.40 goals on average, but their attack is slightly more functional than Heracles’, producing 1.10 goals per match. Their away form (1.00 PPG) is notably stronger than at home, and injuries to both Jonathans and Raatsie limit rotation.
As both teams concede heavily and H2H strongly supports goal volume, we believe that there is big value in betting on Both Teams to Score, alongside Over 2.5 goals and Draw (small stake).
This Netherlands Eredivisie match will be played on Friday 20 March 2026 at 19:00.
What is our Heracles vs Excelsior prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Heracles 2 - 2 Excelsior
Heracles vs Excelsior Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1000 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -188 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 162 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Jerolldino Bergraaf @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Jerolldino Bergraaf @ 600 Odds
- To be Booked: Sem Scheperman @ 200 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Heracles +0.5 @ -200 Odds
- European Handicap: Heracles +1 @ -200 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -200 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 500 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Heracles - No @ -450 Odds
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View OfferHeracles Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dllwlllldl | 0.50 |
| Home | lwlld | 0.80 |
| Away | dllll | 0.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 2.00 | 4.60 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 2.50 | 1.40 | 3.60 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.16 | 1.31 | 1.02 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.88 | 1.83 | 1.92 |
Excelsior Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddddwlllll | 0.70 |
| Home | ddlll | 0.40 |
| Away | ddwll | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 3.00 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.38 | 1.67 | 1.10 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.49 | 1.26 | 1.72 |
Heracles vs Excelsior Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Heracles (44%)
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Excelsior (39%)
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