2 September 2023 at 19:00

31
Full Time
Referee: J. Kooij

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.

Heracles4wins
3draws10 meetings
Excelsior3wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

4.1

Average goals per game

90%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (53%) — the odds may underestimate Excelsior.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.9%

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 55.1%Draw 27.2%Away 24.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.803.303.70
Max1.843.924.34
Over 2.5: 63.7%Under 2.5: 42.6%
Market favourite:Heracles · 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 market52.8%24.8%22.4%
Public market52.9%25.1%22.0%

Heracles vs Excelsior — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Heracles
Result vs. Market: Heracles (55%)

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.

HeraclesHalf-time:01Excelsior
15Shots9
5Shots on target3

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
20/03/26Heracles1–1Excelsior2.70/3.30/2.70
08/11/25Excelsior1–2Heracles1.91/4.10/3.50
12/05/24Excelsior4–0Heracles1.86/4.01/3.70
02/09/23Heracles3–1Excelsior1.81/3.67/4.12
12/05/19Heracles4–5Excelsior1.71/4.07/4.41
22/12/18Excelsior0–3Heracles2.88/3.69/2.27
26/08/17Heracles2–2Excelsior2.14/3.60/3.24
18/04/18Excelsior2–2Heracles2.07/3.68/3.27
10/09/16Excelsior3–1Heracles3.10/3.45/2.24
18/02/17Heracles4–0Excelsior1.95/3.54/3.77

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: Heracles

W 211D 147L 310
Over 2.560
Goals scored900

Away Record: Excelsior

W 98D 101L 239
Over 2.561
Goals scored510

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Heracles defeated Excelsior 3:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2023. Goals were scored by N. Agrafiotis 19′, B. Limbombe 54′, J. Hoogma 60′, M. Sankoh 85′. 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Heracles had 63% possession while Excelsior held 37%. Heracles had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 9 (3 on target) for Excelsior. Expected goals: Heracles 1.35 — Excelsior 0.45. Heracles made 5 substitutions, Excelsior made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Heracles and Excelsior — 4 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.

Heracles
Excelsior
Kick Off
19′
N. Agrafiotis

assist: L. Lamprou

34′
N. AgrafiotisR. Omorowa
Half Time
B. Limbombe

assist: E. Hansson

54′
J. Hoogma

assist: E. Hansson

60′
A. SatrianoM. Sankoh
61′
B. LimbombeT. Bruns
62′
63′
J. BaasK. Fitz-Jim
76′Ian Smeulers
76′
D. Sanches FernandesO. Uddenäs
76′
C. SandraI. Smeulers
76′
S. NieuwpoortS. Seymor
M. EngelsA. Nankishi
77′
A. OuahimS. Scheperman
77′
M. Sankoh

assist: B. De Keersmaecker

85′
E. HanssonD. van Oorschot
87′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Heracles had 63% possession against Excelsior's 37%. Heracles registered 15 shots (5 on target) while Excelsior managed 9 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 8–1. Fouls committed: 6–12.

5Shots on Goal3
6Shots off Goal3
15Total Shots9
4Blocked Shots3
9Shots insidebox3
6Shots outsidebox6
6Fouls12
8Corner Kicks1
3Offsides0
63%Ball Possession37%
1Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards1
2Goalkeeper Saves2
537Total passes322
457Passes accurate240
85%Passes %75%
1.35expected_goals0.45

Recent Form

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

Heracles

LLDLDL

Excelsior

DLDLLL

Heracles vs Excelsior Head to Head Results

Heracles and Excelsior have met 23 times — Heracles won 9, Excelsior won 10, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Excelsior leads the head-to-head with 10 victories from 23 meetings. A combined 80 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.48 per match (40 for the home side, 40 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 15 matches (65%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 20 games (87%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–5 in 2019.

9

Heracles

4

Drawn

10

Excelsior

Goals: 40Goals: 40

Recent Meetings (23)

20 Mar 2026Heracles1 – 1Excelsior
8 Nov 2025Excelsior1 – 2Heracles
25 Jul 2025Heracles1 – 2Excelsior
26 Jul 2024Heracles1 – 2Excelsior
12 May 2024Excelsior4 – 0Heracles
28 Jul 2023Heracles2 – 1Excelsior
22 Jul 2022Heracles2 – 1Excelsior
21 May 2022Heracles1 – 3Excelsior
18 May 2022Excelsior3 – 0Heracles
12 May 2019Heracles4 – 5Excelsior
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026