Heerenveen vs Excelsior: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 16/10

Heerenveen and Excelsior have a track record that never disappoints football fans.

The two teams meet this 16/10 (Friday), at Abe Lenstra Stadion, at 19:00, and the Eredivisie 2026/27 gets another chapter of this rivalry.

In their last 5 across all competitions, Heerenveen have won 1 time(s) and score 1.6 goals per match. Meanwhile, Excelsior have won 1 time(s). Heerenveen have a 55.87% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Heerenveen vs Excelsior.

Overview Heerenveen vs Excelsior

Heerenveen are favourites, with odds of 1.79 and a 55.87% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Sportclub Heerenveen N.V., with 11 win(s) against 5 for Excelsior. The odds for a Stichting Betaald Voetbal Excelsior win are 5.263 and a draw is 8.5.

In the Dutch League, Heerenveen have 2 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s), with 11 goal(s) scored and 11 conceded. The top scorer is Jacob Trenskow, with 3 goal(s). On the other side, Excelsior have 3 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s), with 16 goal(s) scored and 14 conceded. Irakli Yegoian is the top scorer with 3 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Heerenveen and Excelsior

In 19 clashes, Heerenveen have the advantage over Excelsior: 11 win(s) against 5 and 3 draw(s). The most recent was on 07/03/2026, in the Eredivisie. Heerenveen won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Heerenveen vs Excelsior, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

Check out all the predictions for the Eredivisie and see all the analysis before you bet.

Heerenveen: current form

Heerenveen have played 8 match(es) in the Eredivisie.

See the team's performance in the Netherlands League 2026/27:

2 win(s), 3 draw(s), 3 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.13 point(s) per match

11 goals scored (1.38 per match)

Top scorer: Jacob Trenskow (3 goal(s))

Excelsior: current form

For the visitors, Excelsior have played 8 match(es) in the Netherlands League.

See their performance:

• 3 win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 defeat(s)
• Performance: 1.38 point(s) per match
• 16 goals scored (2 per match)
• Top scorer: Irakli Yegoian (3 goal(s))

Heerenveen vs Excelsior key players

In the Eredivisie, Jacob Trenskow carries Sportclub Heerenveen N.V.'s attack with 3 goal(s).

The playmaker is Levi Smans, leading in assists with 3. In the whole season, Jacob Trenskow has 13 goal(s).

On the other side, Irakli Yegoian is the name that frightens the most for The Kralingers with 3 goal(s) in the Eredivisie.

In terms of playmaking, Irakli Yegoian leads in assists with 5. In the whole season, Noah Naujoks has accumulated 10 goal(s).

Heerenveen vs Excelsior statistics in the Eredivisie

Heerenveen have an average of 10.63 corners and 1.13 cards per match. Excelsior have 9.38 corners and 1.38 cards. Check the numbers for Heerenveen vs Excelsior below.

Heerenveen

Home

LWDLD

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Excelsior

Away

LDLDW

OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 1.13
  PPG
  1.38
• 25%
  Wins
  38%
• 25%
  First to Score
  38%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.38
  Scored/game
  2
• 1.38
  Conceded/game
  1.75
• 1.73
  xG
  1.34
• 1.68
  xGA
  1.70

Trends

• 38%
  Both Score
  75%
• 38%
  Clean Sheet
  25%
• 38%
  Failed to Score
  0%

Correct score prediction for Heerenveen vs Excelsior

The favoritism in the odds points to Heerenveen. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Heerenveen 1-0 Excelsior. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Heerenveen vs Excelsior

Check out where to watch the live match between Excelsior and Heerenveen:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Heerenveen and Excelsior

The line-ups for Heerenveen vs Excelsior in the Netherlands League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Sportclub Heerenveen N.V. line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Stichting Betaald Voetbal Excelsior line-up

The Excelsior starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Heerenveen vs Excelsior

Match: Heerenveen vs Excelsior

Tournament: Netherlands League 2026/27

Date: 16/10/2026

Time: 19:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Abe Lenstra Stadion

Broadcast: none scheduled

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