Excelsior vs Heerenveen Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score
1st Half0 - 1
38
L. Brouwers
scored for Heerenveen
2nd Half1 - 2
67
J. van Overeem
scored for Heerenveen
74
N. Naujoks (Penalty)
scored from the spot for Excelsior
78
H. Petrov
was cautioned
89
N. Naujoks
was cautioned
Excelsior welcome Heerenveen to Stadion Woudestein on 07 March 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Netherlands Eredivisie schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Excelsior often look to dominate matches through attacking play.
Heerenveen prefer a system that balances attack and defence.
Recent Form
Excelsior
LLLLW
Heerenveen
WWLWW
Excelsior show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. Inconsistency has been a recurring theme recently.
In contrast, Heerenveen have been one of the most in-form sides lately, performing consistently at a high level. Opponents will need to be on guard against their current form.
Recent Form Home/Away
Excelsior (Home)
LLLDD
Heerenveen (Away)
WLWLW
A surprising trend, with Excelsior far more successful on the road.
There is little difference in Heerenveen's performance across venues.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Excelsior
----+
Heerenveen
-----
Excelsior have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. Defensive frailties could be costly.
However, Heerenveen have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Excelsior (Home)
-----
Heerenveen (Away)
----+
Excelsior show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Heerenveen show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Excelsior
+-++-
Heerenveen
+++++
Excelsior's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
In contrast, Heerenveen's matches have been highly entertaining, with goals flowing freely. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Excelsior (Home)
+-+++
Heerenveen (Away)
+++++
Excelsior's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Heerenveen's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.
Scoring Consistency
Excelsior
+-+++
Heerenveen
+++++
Excelsior have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
However, Heerenveen have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Excelsior (Home)
+-+++
Heerenveen (Away)
+++-+
Excelsior's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
Heerenveen's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
Match Information
Referee: Danny Makkelie
Venue: Stadion Woudestein
Excelsior vs Heerenveen Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
2.52
xG
1.67
51
Ball Posession (%)
49
6
Big Chances
3
1
Cautions
1
21
Shots
10
5
Shots on Goal
5
11
Shots Blocked
2
18
Shots inside Box
7
3
Shots outside Box
3
1
Hit Woodwork
0
4
Fouls
7
6
Corner Kicks
8
30
Throw Ins
16
3
Saves
4
6
Free Kicks
4
1
Offsides
1
401
Passes Total
394
297
Passes Completed
299
129
Passes in the final 3rd Total
98
76
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
57
48
Touches in the Opposition Box
20
20
Tackles Total
13
10
Tackles Completed
6
17
Clearances
49
26
Crosses Total
9
7
Crosses Completed
0
8
Interceptions
14
Excelsior vs Heerenveen Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations