5 November 2022 at 20:00

01
Full Time
Referee: R. Hensgens

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Excelsior3wins
2draws10 meetings
Heerenveen5wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.4

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.0%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 24.2%Draw 24.7%Away 56.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min4.003.901.75
Max4.334.241.83
Over 2.5: 62.5%Under 2.5: 43.5%
Market favourite:Heerenveen · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market23.9%22.9%53.2%
Public market21.9%23.8%54.3%
Δ2.0%0.8%1.1%

Excelsior vs Heerenveen — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Heerenveen
Result vs. Market: Heerenveen (56%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

ExcelsiorHalf-time:00Heerenveen
11Shots8
1Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
07/03/26Excelsior1–2Heerenveen2.80/3.75/2.30
04/10/25Heerenveen2–1Excelsior1.58/4.37/5.07
19/01/24Excelsior3–0Heerenveen3.15/3.65/2.16
23/09/23Heerenveen0–3Excelsior1.62/4.12/4.81
13/05/23Heerenveen0–0Excelsior1.51/4.72/5.60
05/11/22Excelsior0–1Heerenveen4.13/4.05/1.79
30/03/19Heerenveen1–0Excelsior1.59/4.32/5.05
22/09/18Excelsior3–3Heerenveen2.84/3.47/2.38
16/09/17Excelsior1–2Heerenveen3.26/3.64/2.11
24/02/18Heerenveen0–1Excelsior1.49/4.17/6.98

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Excelsior

W 98D 101L 239
Over 2.561
Goals scored510

Away Record: Heerenveen

W 438D 288L 384
Over 2.562
Goals scored1818

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Heerenveen defeated Excelsior 1:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2022. Goals were scored by M. van Ewijk 58′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Excelsior had 48% possession while Heerenveen held 52%. Excelsior had 11 shots (1 on target) compared to 8 (4 on target) for Heerenveen. Excelsior made 5 substitutions, Heerenveen made 3. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Couhaib Driouech 71′).

Match Events

Key match events between Excelsior and Heerenveen — 1 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Excelsior
Heerenveen
Kick Off
Half Time
58′
M. van Ewijk

assist: P. Bochniewicz

R. KharchouchM. van Duinen
61′
L. LamprouC. Driouech
61′
Y. AyoubA. Fein
63′
Goal cancelled71′
VAR
82′
R. Al HajjJ. van Aken
K. GoudmijnN. Agrafiotis
85′
N. Tjoe-A-OnM. Awoudja
85′
87′
P. BochniewiczS. van Ottele
90′
S. van HooijdonkA. Colassin
Full Time

Match Statistics

Excelsior had 48% possession against Heerenveen's 52%. Excelsior registered 11 shots (1 on target) while Heerenveen managed 8 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 7–2. Fouls committed: 10–9.

1Shots on Goal4
5Shots off Goal2
11Total Shots8
5Blocked Shots2
9Shots insidebox4
2Shots outsidebox4
10Fouls9
7Corner Kicks2
1Offsides1
48%Ball Possession52%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves1
424Total passes475
332Passes accurate386
78%Passes %81%

Lineups

Excelsior lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under M. Dijkhuizen, while Heerenveen deployed a 4-3-3 under K. van Wonderen.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Excelsior is 7.44, compared to 6.65 for Heerenveen. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Excelsior's highest-rated starter is S. van Gassel (7.44), while Heerenveen's best-rated player is A. Noppert (7.00).

Defensive Solidity

Excelsior deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Heerenveen's 4-man backline averaging 6.30. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Excelsior field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Heerenveen's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Excelsior start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Heerenveen averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 58% for Excelsior and 66% for Heerenveen. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Age & Experience

The average age of Excelsior's starting XI is 29.0 (youngest: S. van Gassel (29), oldest: S. van Gassel (29)), while Heerenveen average 30.0 (youngest: P. Bochniewicz (29), oldest: A. Noppert (31)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Excelsior's starters average 28 league appearances each, versus 3 for Heerenveen. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Excelsior4-2-3-14-3-3Heerenveen
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Gassel2Horemans4Yaakoubi34Seymor28Tjoe-A-.33Baas21Ayoub10Azarkan8Goudmijn22Lamprou9Kharcho.44Noppert27Ewijk4Beek5Bochnie.7Köhlert10Halilov.22Hajj26Tahiri19Olsson17Hooijdo.9Sarr

Substitutes

Coach: M. Dijkhuizen

Substitutes

Coach: K. van Wonderen

ExcelsiorPosition StrengthHeerenveen
7.44
Avg Rating
6.65
7.44Goalkeeper (1 v 1)7.00
0G 1A0G 0A
Defender (4 v 4)6.30
0G 0A0G 0A
Excelsior4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperS. van Gassel7.41A
2DefenderS. Horemans
4DefenderR. El Yaakoubi
34DefenderS. Seymor
28DefenderN. Tjoe-A-On
33MidfielderJ. Baas
21MidfielderY. Ayoub
10MidfielderM. Azarkan
8MidfielderK. Goudmijn
22MidfielderL. Lamprou
9ForwardR. Kharchouch
Heerenveen4-3-3
44GoalkeeperA. Noppert7.0
27DefenderM. van Ewijk
4DefenderS. van Beek
5DefenderP. Bochniewicz6.3
7DefenderM. Köhlert
10MidfielderT. Halilović
22MidfielderR. Al Hajj
26MidfielderA. Tahiri
19ForwardS. Olsson
17ForwardS. van Hooijdonk
9ForwardA. Sarr

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Excelsior have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats. Heerenveen show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Excelsior

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Heerenveen

LWDWWW

Excelsior vs Heerenveen Head to Head Results

Excelsior and Heerenveen have met 22 times — Excelsior won 6, Heerenveen won 13, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Heerenveen leads the head-to-head with 13 victories from 22 meetings. A combined 69 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.14 per match (30 for the home side, 39 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 12 matches (55%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 16 games (73%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2018.

6

Excelsior

3

Drawn

13

Heerenveen

Goals: 30Goals: 39

Recent Meetings (22)

7 Mar 2026Excelsior1 – 2Heerenveen
4 Oct 2025Heerenveen2 – 1Excelsior
19 Jan 2024Excelsior3 – 0Heerenveen
23 Sept 2023Heerenveen0 – 3Excelsior
13 May 2023Heerenveen0 – 0Excelsior
30 Jul 2022Heerenveen3 – 1Excelsior
30 Oct 2019Excelsior0 – 3Heerenveen
30 Mar 2019Heerenveen1 – 0Excelsior
22 Sept 2018Excelsior3 – 3Heerenveen
24 Feb 2018Heerenveen0 – 1Excelsior
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026