30 October 2019 at 18:45
Match Summary
Heerenveen defeated Excelsior 3:0. The match was played in KNVB Beker 2019. Goals were scored by C. Ejuke 10′, J. Bruijn 39′, D. Høegh 84′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Excelsior made 3 substitutions, Heerenveen made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Excelsior and Heerenveen — 3 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: M. van Bergen
assist: A. Halilović
Lineups
Excelsior lined up in a — formation under D. Corneille, while Heerenveen deployed a — under J. Jansen.
Midfield Control
Excelsior field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Heerenveen's 11 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.
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.
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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 67 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.05 per match (30 for the home side, 37 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 12 matches (55%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 games (68%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2018.
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Recent Meetings (22)
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