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

As Heracles Almelo prepare to host Excelsior on July 24, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30, this WORLD: Club Friendlies fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Heracles Almelo, currently unknown in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, trail the leaders by 21 points. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Excelsior, sitting unknown with 0 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Heracles Almelo and Excelsior have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Groningen, Heracles Almelo recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Excelsior's last outing came against NAC, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a standard system.

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 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 100% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Excelsior's games average 3.7 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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