Heerenveen vs Excelsior Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
Heerenveen welcome Excelsior to Abe Lenstra on 16 October 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.
Heerenveen generally use a balanced tactical approach.
Excelsior often look to dominate matches through attacking play.
Recent Form
Heerenveen
LWDLD
Excelsior
LDLDW
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)
DLLW
Excelsior (Away)
DDWW
There is little difference in Heerenveen's performance across venues.
Excelsior form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Heerenveen
-++--
Excelsior
----+
Heerenveen have struggled to maintain consistent defensive solidity. Concentration at the back will be key.
Meanwhile, Excelsior have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Heerenveen (Home)
+--+
Excelsior (Away)
--++
There is little difference in Heerenveen's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
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. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
In contrast, Excelsior's matches have been highly entertaining, with goals flowing freely. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Heerenveen (Home)
-+--
Excelsior (Away)
++++
A rare pattern, with Heerenveen's goals flowing more freely in away fixtures.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Excelsior.
Scoring Consistency
Heerenveen
-+-++
Excelsior
+++++
Heerenveen continue to show solid attacking output, with goals coming regularly. Their attacking play remains a key strength.
In contrast, Excelsior have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
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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Heerenveen vs Excelsior Video Content
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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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