Login
Register
Feyenoord
4
2
Heracles
Heracles vs Excelsior: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Friday, 20 March, 2026 14:00
No prediction data available for this match.
No betting tips available for this match.
Prediction League
9
Played
3
Wins
1
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2
(18 total)
xG
1.40
(12.8 total)
Shots per Match
13.3
(120 total)
Shots on Target
5.3
(40% acc)
Corners
4.2
(38 total)
Defense
Conceded
2.6
per match
xGa
1.80
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(11%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
10.7
(96 total)
Offsides
1.7
(15 total)
11
Played
1
Wins
1
Draws
9
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
0.9
(10 total)
xG
0.90
(9.8 total)
Shots per Match
8
(88 total)
Shots on Target
2.6
(33% acc)
Corners
4.2
(46 total)
Defense
Conceded
2.6
per match
xGa
2.00
per match
Clean Sheets
0
(0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.5
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
13.8
(152 total)
Offsides
0.7
(8 total)
20
Played
4
Wins
2
Draws
14
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(28 total)
xG
1.10
(22.6 total)
Shots per Match
10.4
(208 total)
Shots on Target
3.9
(37% acc)
Corners
4.2
(84 total)
Defense
Conceded
2.6
per match
xGa
1.90
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(5%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(2 total)
Fouls
12.4
(248 total)
Offsides
1.2
(23 total)
10
Played
4
Wins
1
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(10 total)
xG
1.40
(13.9 total)
Shots per Match
11.9
(119 total)
Shots on Target
3.8
(32% acc)
Corners
3.8
(38 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.2
per match
xGa
1.90
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(30%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.6
avg
Red Cards
0.3
(3 total)
Fouls
12.5
(125 total)
Offsides
1.1
(11 total)
10
Played
2
Wins
3
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(10 total)
xG
1.10
(10.9 total)
Shots per Match
10.7
(107 total)
Shots on Target
3.7
(35% acc)
Corners
4.4
(44 total)
Defense
Conceded
2.3
per match
xGa
1.90
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(10%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
12.6
(126 total)
Offsides
0.5
(5 total)
20
Played
6
Wins
4
Draws
10
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(20 total)
xG
1.20
(24.8 total)
Shots per Match
11.3
(226 total)
Shots on Target
3.8
(33% acc)
Corners
4.1
(82 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.8
per match
xGa
1.90
per match
Clean Sheets
4
(20%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(3 total)
Fouls
12.6
(251 total)
Offsides
0.8
(16 total)
No prediction data available for this match.
No predictions available for this match
No predictions available for this match
In this exciting Eredivisie 2025-2026 matchup, Heracles will take on Excelsior as part of the 2025-2026 season in Eredivisie. This match is part of Matchweek 1 and will take place on 2026-03-20 at 2026-03-20 in the famous .
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Heracles, and the visiting side, Excelsior. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-03-20
Time: 19:00
Location:
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Heracles vs Excelsior Football 20 Mar, 2026 14:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 3 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
Dominant Chance Creation
Heracles create high-quality chances consistently (xG 1.5+) — strong attacking threat with quality service
-
Physical Battle Expected
High card rate in recent matches — expect aggressive, physical encounter with 4+ cards
+1 more advanced pattern is hidden
Upgrade to Premium to unlock all 3 AI-powered insights
Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Heracles vs Excelsior, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Heracles(5 trends)
- WonH2H2/2100%Heracles have won their last 2 2 matches
- UnbeatenH2H2/2100%Heracles are unbeaten in their last 2 2 matches
- Efficient ScoringH2H2/2100%Heracles efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 2 of their last 2 Eredivisie matches
- Relegation BattleLeague90%Heracles are currently 17th in the table (2nd from bottom)
- Above League AverageLeague8/875%Heracles score 2.25 goals/match at home (+38% above league average)
Excelsior(2 trends)
- Not WinH2H2/2100%Excelsior have not won their last 2 2 matches
- LostH2H2/2100%Excelsior have lost their last 2 2 matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Excelsior(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague5/771%Excelsior score (1.14/match) and concede (2.43/match) regularly in away matches - BTTS in 71% of matches (league avg: 62%)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Both Teams ScoredH2H2/2100%Both teams scored in 2 of their last 2 H2H matches (100.0%%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Heracles(1 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague8/875%Heracles score 2.25 goals/match at home (+38% above league average)
Excelsior(1 trends)
- Few GoalsRecent12/1675%Excelsior scored 0-1 goals in 12 of their last 16 Eredivisie matches
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Over 2.5 GoalsH2H2/2100%Over 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 2 H2H matches (100.0%%)
Combined 2.2 goals per match average • Low scoring average but offensive form suggests potential for goals
🛡️ Double Chance
Heracles(2 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H2/2100%Heracles are unbeaten in their last 2 2 matches
- Relegation BattleLeague90%Heracles are currently 17th in the table (2nd from bottom)
Excelsior(2 trends)
- Not WinH2H2/2100%Excelsior have not won their last 2 2 matches
- Undefeated at HTH2H2/2100%Excelsior are undefeated at half time in their last 2 2 matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Heracles(5 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague8/875%Heracles score 2.25 goals/match at home (+38% above league average)
- Scored 1+Recent2/2100%Heracles scored 1+ goals in their last 2 2 matches
- Scored 2+Recent2/2100%Heracles scored 2+ goals in their last 2 2 matches
- Late SurgeRecent2/2100%Heracles score in last 15 minutes in their last 2 2 matches
- Second Half SpecialistsRecent2/2100%Heracles score in second half in their last 2 2 matches
Excelsior(3 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent2/2100%Excelsior scored 1+ goals in their last 2 2 matches
- First Half SpecialistsRecent2/2100%Excelsior score in first half in their last 2 2 matches
- Scored 1+Recent12/1675%Excelsior scored 1+ goals in 12 of their last 16 Eredivisie matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Heracles(1 trends) — avg 2 (+22% above league)
- High Card MatchesLeague17/1786%Heracles average 2.1 cards/match in all matches (+14% above league avg 1.8) — rank #4 in league
Excelsior disciplined play balances Heracles aggression —
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Heracles(3 trends) — avg 4.4 (-15% below league)
- Many CornersH2H2/2100%Heracles win 6+ corners in 2 of their last 2 Eredivisie matches
- Corner DominanceH2H2/2100%Heracles dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 2 of their last 2 Eredivisie matches
- Few CornersLeague8/880%Heracles average 4.4 corners/match at home (-15% below league avg 5.1)
Excelsior(1 trends) — avg 4.3 (-16% below league)
- Few CornersLeague7/781%Excelsior average 4.3 corners/match in away matches (-16% below league avg 5.1)
Combined average: 8.7 corners/match (Heracles 4.4 + Excelsior 4.3) • Low combined average supports Under 9.5
+3 Streak trends are hidden
Upgrade to Premium to unlock all advanced streak trends and patterns
Unlock Streak Trends🎯 Betting Analysis
Heracles vs Excelsior
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🔄 Second Half: Heracles is stronger in the second half (19 vs 11).
⚡ Final Stage: Heracles is stronger in the final minutes (12 vs 6).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚡ Final Stage: Heracles is stronger in the final minutes (12 vs 6).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Heracles
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.26
Pressure
0.19
✈️ Excelsior
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.27
Pressure
0.15
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Heracles - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
14
Avg. Goals per Match
0.7
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
19
Avg. Goals per Match
0.95
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
✈️ Excelsior - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Heracles - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
11
Comeback Goals
6
Negative Sequences
5
Killer Goals
10
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
5
Late Pressure
12
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
5
Half-time Spurts
9
Second Half Starts
7
Late Surges
12
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
4
Late Conceded
8
✈️ Excelsior - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
8
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
9
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
7
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
7
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
7
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Heracles shows superior performance after the break (19 vs 11 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Heracles winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Heracles excels in the closing minutes (12 vs 6 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Heracles scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: Excelsior has an advantage in the match
- Away Handicap: Consider Excelsior handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.006
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.034
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.028 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.038 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Heracles):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Excelsior):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Home team has a significant advantage in the second half and final stage. We recommend bets on second half result, late goals, and home team victory.
Heracles vs Excelsior Head-to-head statistics for Fri 20 Mar, 2026 @ 14:00 Eredivisie
Heracles
VS
Excelsior
Last 2 Head-to-Head Matches
2
Wins
0
Draws
0
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
2.5 (5)
1 (2)
xG
1.00
1.50
Shots
12.5 (25)
10 (20)
Shots on Target
5 (10)
3.5 (7)
Corners
10.5 (21)
4 (8)
Defense
Conceded
1 (2)
2.5 (5)
xGa
1.50
1.00
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5 (3)
2 (4)
Red Cards
0 (0)
0.5 (1)
Fouls
9 (18)
12.5 (25)
Offsides
2 (4)
0 (0)
Last 6 Matches
Heracles
VS
Excelsior
0/6 (0%)
Victories
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Draws
3/6 (50%)
5/6 (83%)
Defeats
2/6 (33%)
0.17
PPG
1.00
1.00
Avg Goals Scored
1.00
2.67
Avg Goals Conceded
1.83
50%
BTTS %
67%
17%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
1.22
Avg xG
1.29
Heracles vs Excelsior: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Heracles and away matches for Excelsior
Number of goals
Heracles
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
50%
5
50%
5
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
70%
7
30%
3
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Heracles
Excelsior
Yes
70%
7
70%
7
No
30%
3
30%
3
1X2
Heracles
Excelsior
1
30%
3
30%
3
X
20%
2
40%
4
2
50%
5
30%
3
Double Chance
Heracles
Excelsior
12
80%
8
60%
6
1X
50%
5
70%
7
X2
70%
7
70%
7
Total Goals
Heracles
Excelsior
0-1
0%
0
20%
2
2-3
60%
6
50%
5
4+
40%
4
30%
3
Total Corners
Heracles
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
7.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
8.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Heracles
Excelsior
Yes
0%
0
20%
2
No
100%
10
80%
8
1X2 HT - FT
Heracles
Excelsior
HT 1 - FT 1
10%
1
30%
3
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
20%
2
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
40%
4
10%
1
HT 2 - FT X
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT X
10%
1
30%
3
xG(xGa)
Heracles
Excelsior
xG
1.49
1.35
xGa
1.66
1.87
Number of goals
Heracles
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
0.5
60%
6
40%
4
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Heracles
Excelsior
Yes
40%
4
20%
2
No
60%
6
80%
8
1X2
Heracles
Excelsior
1
10%
1
40%
4
X
20%
2
40%
4
2
70%
7
20%
2
Double Chance
Heracles
Excelsior
12
80%
8
60%
6
1X
30%
3
80%
8
X2
90%
9
60%
6
Total Goals
Heracles
Excelsior
0-1
60%
6
80%
8
2-3
30%
3
10%
1
4+
10%
1
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Heracles
Excelsior
Yes
20%
2
80%
8
No
80%
8
20%
2
Number of goals
Heracles
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Heracles
Excelsior
Yes
40%
4
40%
4
No
60%
6
60%
6
1X2
Heracles
Excelsior
1
40%
4
10%
1
X
20%
2
60%
6
2
40%
4
30%
3
Double Chance
Heracles
Excelsior
12
80%
8
40%
4
1X
60%
6
70%
7
X2
60%
6
90%
9
Total Goals
Heracles
Excelsior
0-1
30%
3
40%
4
2-3
50%
5
50%
5
4+
20%
2
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Heracles
Excelsior
Yes
30%
3
30%
3
No
70%
7
70%
7
3.12
xG
1.93
54%
Ball Possession
46%
15
Total Shots
13
6
Shots on Goal
5
9
Shots Off Goal
8
6
Corners
5
1
Yellow Cards
1
No Posts Found