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Heerenveen vs Excelsior

Abe Lenstra Stadion, Heerenveen10 December 2016 at 18:45
21
Referee: Pol van Boekel

Match Events

Heerenveen
Excelsior
Kick Off
Sam Larsson26′
Pelle van Amersfoort42′
42′Ryan Koolwijk
43′
N. Hasselbaink

Penalty

Half Time
S. Larsson

assist: A. Zeneli

48′
55′Jurgen Matheij
S. SchaarsY. Namli
65′
69′Kevin Vermeulen
72′
S. ElbersT. Ondaan
78′
K. VermeulenL. Bruins
S. Larsson
79′
83′
R. KoolwijkA. Hadouir
A. ZeneliL. Slagveer
85′
86′Anouar Hadouir
P. van AmersfoortM. Thorsby
90+2′
Full Time

Match Statistics

8Shots on Goal4
4Shots off Goal3
20Total Shots8
8Blocked Shots1
13Shots insidebox3
7Shots outsidebox5
13Fouls15
7Corner Kicks5
2Offsides2
62%Ball Possession38%
2Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves5
467Total passes282
376Passes accurate182
81%Passes %65%

Match Summary

Heerenveen defeated Excelsior 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2016. Goals were scored by N. Hasselbaink 43′ (pen.), S. Larsson 48′, S. Larsson 79′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Heerenveen had 62% possession while Excelsior held 38%. Heerenveen had 20 shots (8 on target) compared to 8 (4 on target) for Excelsior. Heerenveen made 3 substitutions, Excelsior made 3.

Rivalry since 2010

Heerenveen vs Excelsior Head to Head Results

22 stretnutí
Heerenveen
13
wins
Drawn
3
Excelsior
6
wins
Total goals
67 · 3.0/match
Both scored
11/22 · 50%
Over 2.5
15/22 · 68%

Recent Form

Heerenveen

WWLWDW

Excelsior

WWDLDL

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.

Heerenveen5wins
2draws10 meetings
Excelsior3wins

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

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (68%) — the odds may underestimate Excelsior.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.0%

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 69.3%Draw 21.8%Away 14.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.444.336.00
Max1.455.077.56
Market favourite:Heerenveen · Heavy 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 market67.8%19.3%12.9%
Public market64.9%21.7%13.4%
Δ3.0%2.5%0.5%

Heerenveen vs Excelsior — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Heerenveen
Result vs. Market: Heerenveen (69%)

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.

HeerenveenHalf-time:01Excelsior

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: Heerenveen

W 440D 288L 384
Over 2.562
Goals scored1822

Away Record: Excelsior

W 100D 101L 239
Over 2.561
Goals scored518

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026