2 September 2023 at 19:00
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 recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
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
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.80 | 3.30 | 3.70 |
| Max | 1.84 | 3.92 | 4.34 |
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.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 52.8% | 24.8% | 22.4% |
| Public market | 52.9% | 25.1% | 22.0% |
Heracles vs Excelsior — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
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.
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.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/03/2625/26 | Heracles | 1–1 | Excelsior | 2.70/3.30/2.70 |
| 08/11/2525/26 | Excelsior | 1–2 | Heracles | 1.91/4.10/3.50 |
| 12/05/2423/24 | Excelsior | 4–0 | Heracles | 1.86/4.01/3.70 |
| 02/09/2323/24 | Heracles | 3–1 | Excelsior | 1.81/3.67/4.12 |
| 12/05/1918/19 | Heracles | 4–5 | Excelsior | 1.71/4.07/4.41 |
| 22/12/1818/19 | Excelsior | 0–3 | Heracles | 2.88/3.69/2.27 |
| 26/08/1717/18 | Heracles | 2–2 | Excelsior | 2.14/3.60/3.24 |
| 18/04/1817/18 | Excelsior | 2–2 | Heracles | 2.07/3.68/3.27 |
| 10/09/1616/17 | Excelsior | 3–1 | Heracles | 3.10/3.45/2.24 |
| 18/02/1716/17 | Heracles | 4–0 | Excelsior | 1.95/3.54/3.77 |
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
Away Record: Excelsior
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.
assist: L. Lamprou
assist: E. Hansson
assist: E. Hansson
assist: B. De Keersmaecker
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.
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
Excelsior
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
Recent Meetings (23)
API data: 15 Mar 2026