Heerenveen vs Excelsior Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
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
WDLDL
Excelsior
DLDWW
Heerenveen show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
However, Excelsior continue to perform well, maintaining a reliable level of consistency. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.
Recent Form Home/Away
Heerenveen (Home)
DLLW
Excelsior (Away)
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Heerenveen's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
There is little difference in Excelsior's performance across venues.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Heerenveen
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Excelsior
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Heerenveen have struggled to maintain consistent defensive solidity. Concentration at the back will be key.
However, Excelsior are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
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
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Excelsior
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Heerenveen regularly feature in high-scoring games. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
In contrast, Excelsior have been involved in matches with plenty of goals recently. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Heerenveen (Home)
-+--
Excelsior (Away)
++++
Heerenveen's away games are significantly higher-scoring than at home.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Excelsior.
Scoring Consistency
Heerenveen
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Excelsior
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Heerenveen have generally been effective going forward, scoring in most recent games. 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. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Heerenveen (Home)
-+-+
Excelsior (Away)
++++
Heerenveen's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
There is little difference in Excelsior's scoring output across venues.
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 10.2 shots, while Excelsior gets averagely 16.1 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 Sparta Rotterdam: Klaverboer; Zagaritis, Willemsen, Kersten, Braude; Smans, Linday; Rivera, Courtens, Trenskow; Vente
In their last match against Ajax 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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