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Heerenveen vs Excelsior

23 September 2023 at 20:00Abe Lenstra Stadion, Heerenveen
03
Referee: E. Blank

Match Summary

Excelsior defeated Heerenveen 3:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2023.

Rivalry since 2010

Heerenveen vs Excelsior Head to Head Results· 22

Heerenveen and Excelsior have met 22 times — Heerenveen won 14, Excelsior won 5, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Heerenveen leads the head-to-head with 14 victories from 22 meetings. A combined 67 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.05 per match (40 for the home side, 27 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.

Drawn
3
·
Total goals
67 · 3.0/match
Both scored
12/22 · 55%
Over 2.5
15/22 · 68%

Recent Meetings

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04/10/25Eredivisie
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19/01/24Eredivisie
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13/05/23Eredivisie
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05/11/22Eredivisie
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30/07/22Friendlies Clubs
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30/10/19KNVB Beker
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30/03/19Eredivisie
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22/09/18Eredivisie
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24/02/18Eredivisie
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Highest-scoring game: 33 v 2018

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Heerenveen have recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. Excelsior show 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.

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 (58%) — 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

Home 61.6%Draw 24.3%Away 20.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.533.904.60
Max1.674.455.00
Over 2.5: 65.4%Under 2.5: 41.7%
Market favourite:Heerenveen · Moderate 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 market58.1%21.8%20.1%
Public market57.1%23.8%19.1%
Δ1.0%2.0%1.1%

Heerenveen vs Excelsior — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Excelsior
Result vs. Market: Heerenveen (62%)

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.

HeerenveenHalf-time:02Excelsior
9Shots7
2Shots on target4

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.

7 Mar 202625/262.80/3.75/2.30
4 Oct 202525/261.58/4.37/5.07
19 Jan 202423/243.15/3.65/2.16
23 Sept 202323/241.62/4.12/4.81
13 May 202322/231.51/4.72/5.60
5 Nov 202222/234.13/4.05/1.79
30 Mar 201918/191.59/4.32/5.05
22 Sept 201818/192.84/3.47/2.38
16/09/1717/183.26/3.64/2.11
24/02/1817/181.49/4.17/6.98

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 385
Over 2.562
Goals scored1822

Away Record: Excelsior

W 100D 102L 239
Over 2.561
Goals scored519

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 14 May 2026