Heracles vs Excelsior: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Heracles Almelo prepare to host Excelsior on March 20, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Heracles Almelo, currently 18th in the standings with 18 points from 26 games, trail the leaders by 50 points. They've earned 14 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Excelsior, sitting 15th with 26 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Heracles Almelo and Excelsior have been competitive, with Excelsior claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Utrecht, Heracles Almelo recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Pasveer, Mesik, Mirani, Van Hoorenbeeck, Wieckhoff, Bozinovski, Zamburek, Unuvar, Hrustic, Ahlstrand, Zeefuik. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Excelsior's last outing came against Heerenveen, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured van Gassel, Janssen, Meissen, Widell, Bronkhorst, Hartjes, Schouten, Yegoian, de Regt , Naujoks, Sanches Fernandes. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Heracles Almelo are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Heracles Almelo and Excelsior are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Heracles Almelo's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Excelsior's games average 2.8 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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