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Heerenveen vs Excelsior Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score

On 16 October 2026, Heerenveen face Excelsior at Abe Lenstra with kickoff scheduled for . This Netherlands Eredivisie encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.

Heerenveen tend to keep a balanced shape on the pitch.

Excelsior rely on proactive attacking football.

Recent Form

Heerenveen

L W D L D

Excelsior

L D L D W

Heerenveen have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.

Also, Excelsior have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. Inconsistency has been a recurring theme recently.

Recent Form Home/Away

Heerenveen (Home)

D L L W

Excelsior (Away)

D D W W
Heerenveen's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.

Excelsior form remains fairly steady regardless of location.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)

Heerenveen

- + + - -

Excelsior

- - - - +

Heerenveen have experienced ups and downs in recent defensive performances. There is room for improvement in their defensive setup.

However, Excelsior are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away

Heerenveen (Home)

+ - - +

Excelsior (Away)

- - + +
Heerenveen's defensive record is consistent both home and away.

A rare pattern, with Excelsior defending far better away from home.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5)

Heerenveen

- + - + +

Excelsior

+ + + + +

Heerenveen regularly feature in high-scoring games. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.

In contrast, Excelsior are involved in some very high-scoring fixtures. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away

Heerenveen (Home)

- + - -

Excelsior (Away)

+ + + +
Heerenveen's away games are significantly higher-scoring than at home.

Excelsior's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.

Scoring Consistency

Heerenveen

- + - + +

Excelsior

+ + + + +

Heerenveen continue to show solid attacking output, with goals coming regularly. They usually create enough chances to trouble most defences.

In contrast, Excelsior have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.

Scoring Consistency Home/Away

Heerenveen (Home)

- + - +

Excelsior (Away)

+ + + +
There is little difference in Heerenveen's scoring output across venues.

Excelsior's ability to score has been consistent home and away.

On average Heerenveen scores 0.8 and concedes 1.3 goals in home matches, while Excelsior averagely scores 2.8 and concedes 1 goals in away matches.
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Match Information
Referee: Robin Hensgens
Venue: Abe Lenstra

Heerenveen vs Excelsior Live Match StatsLive Match Stats

On average Heerenveen scores after every 11.3 shots, while Excelsior gets averagely 15.9 shots in a game.
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Heerenveen vs Excelsior Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations

Heerenveen fielded the below lineup in the last match against PSV: Klaverboer; Zagaritis, Willemsen, Kersten, Braude; Courtens, Linday; Rivera, Smans, Trenskow; Vente
In their last match against Groningen starting lineup of Excelsior was the following: van Gassel; Janssen, Plug, Widell, da Silva Moreira; Hartjes, Meissen, Yegoian; Thorsteinsson, Garden, Sliti
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