Eredivisie · Season 2018
Match Events
assist: Jeffry Fortes
assist: H. Matthys
assist: N. Mihajlović
assist: L. Burnet
assist: N. Mihajlović
assist: M. Thorsby
Match Statistics
Match Summary
Excelsior and Heerenveen drew 3:3. The match was played in Eredivisie 2018. Goals were scored by A. Messaoud 12′, L. Bruins 42′, D. Bulthuis 49′, A. Messaoud 51′, M. Thorsby 59′, J. Hornkamp 90′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Excelsior had 51% possession while Heerenveen held 49%. Excelsior had 12 shots (8 on target) compared to 10 (5 on target) for Heerenveen. Excelsior made 3 substitutions, Heerenveen made 3.
Excelsior vs Heerenveen Head to Head Results
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Recent Form
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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.
2.4
Average goals per game
60%
Games with 3+ goals
40%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (33%) — the odds may underestimate Heerenveen.
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
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2.75 | 3.40 | 2.35 |
| Max | 2.90 | 3.50 | 2.42 |
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 | 33.0% | 27.4% | 39.6% |
| Public market | 32.6% | 27.5% | 39.8% |
Excelsior vs Heerenveen — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result differed from 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2625/26 | Excelsior | 1–2 | Heerenveen | 2.80/3.75/2.30 |
| 04/10/2525/26 | Heerenveen | 2–1 | Excelsior | 1.58/4.37/5.07 |
| 19/01/2423/24 | Excelsior | 3–0 | Heerenveen | 3.15/3.65/2.16 |
| 23/09/2323/24 | Heerenveen | 0–3 | Excelsior | 1.62/4.12/4.81 |
| 13/05/2322/23 | Heerenveen | 0–0 | Excelsior | 1.51/4.72/5.60 |
| 05/11/2222/23 | Excelsior | 0–1 | Heerenveen | 4.13/4.05/1.79 |
| 30/03/1918/19 | Heerenveen | 1–0 | Excelsior | 1.59/4.32/5.05 |
| 22/09/1818/19 | Excelsior | 3–3 | Heerenveen | 2.84/3.47/2.38 |
| 16/09/1717/18 | Excelsior | 1–2 | Heerenveen | 3.26/3.64/2.11 |
| 24/02/1817/18 | Heerenveen | 0–1 | Excelsior | 1.49/4.17/6.98 |
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
Away Record: Heerenveen
Data: football-data.co.uk
API data: 11 May 2026