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Heracles vs Excelsior: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Friday, 20 March, 2026 15:00
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4.20
xG
2.93
55%
Ball Possession
45%
15
Total Shots
13
6
Shots on Goal
5
9
Shots Off Goal
8
6
Corners
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
Last 6 Matches
Heracles
VS
Excelsior
2/6 (33%)
Victories
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Draws
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Defeats
2/6 (33%)
1.33
PPG
1.67
1.83
Avg Goals Scored
1.33
2.00
Avg Goals Conceded
1.33
83%
BTTS %
67%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
1.47
Avg xG
1.57
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 15:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 3 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Dominant Chance Creation
Heracles create high-quality chances consistently (xG 1.5+) — strong attacking threat with quality service
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Physical Battle Expected
High card rate in recent matches — expect aggressive, physical encounter with 4+ cards
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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
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Heracles vs Excelsior
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
⏰ First Half: Heracles is stronger in the first half (14 vs 10).
🔄 Second Half: Heracles is stronger in the second half (18 vs 12).
⚡ Final Stage: Heracles is stronger in the final minutes (9 vs 6).
💡 Recommendation: Teams are equal in strength. Consider bets on draw or exact score.
🔄 Second Half: Heracles is stronger in the second half (18 vs 12).
⚡ Final Stage: Heracles is stronger in the final minutes (9 vs 6).
💡 Recommendation: Teams are equal in strength. Consider bets on draw or exact score.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Heracles
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.28
Pressure
0.14
✈️ Excelsior
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.14
Pressure
0.14
⏰ 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
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
14
Avg. Goals per Match
0.7
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
18
Avg. Goals per Match
0.9
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
✈️ Excelsior - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Heracles - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
12
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
6
Killer Goals
10
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
9
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
10
Second Half Starts
9
Late Surges
9
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
4
Late Conceded
7
✈️ Excelsior - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
6
Comeback Goals
6
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
8
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
6
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
6
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
7
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- ⏰ Home First Half: Heracles is stronger in the first half (14 vs 10)
- First Half Result: Consider Heracles to win the first half
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Heracles shows superior performance after the break (18 vs 12 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Heracles winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Heracles excels in the closing minutes (9 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: Teams are equal in strength
- Draw: Consider draw bets
- 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)
Home +0.138
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.004
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.025 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.03
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Heracles):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Excelsior):
Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable 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 @ 15:00 Eredivisie
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
60%
6
40%
4
70%
7
30%
3
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
60%
6
No
30%
3
40%
4
1X2
Heracles
Excelsior
1
30%
3
40%
4
X
20%
2
10%
1
2
50%
5
50%
5
Double Chance
Heracles
Excelsior
12
80%
8
90%
9
1X
50%
5
50%
5
X2
70%
7
60%
6
Total Goals
Heracles
Excelsior
0-1
0%
0
20%
2
2-3
60%
6
70%
7
4+
40%
4
10%
1
Total Corners
Heracles
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
7.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
8.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
9.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
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
40%
4
HT 1 - FT 2
10%
1
20%
2
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
20%
2
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
30%
3
0%
0
HT 2 - FT X
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
30%
3
HT X - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
xG(xGa)
Heracles
Excelsior
xG
1.42
1.39
xGa
1.57
1.92
Number of goals
Heracles
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
0.5
60%
6
40%
4
20%
2
80%
8
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
30%
3
20%
2
No
70%
7
80%
8
1X2
Heracles
Excelsior
1
20%
2
60%
6
X
20%
2
30%
3
2
60%
6
10%
1
Double Chance
Heracles
Excelsior
12
80%
8
70%
7
1X
40%
4
90%
9
X2
80%
8
40%
4
Total Goals
Heracles
Excelsior
0-1
60%
6
80%
8
2-3
20%
2
20%
2
4+
20%
2
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Heracles
Excelsior
Yes
30%
3
80%
8
No
70%
7
20%
2
Number of goals
Heracles
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
70%
7
30%
3
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
100%
10
0%
0
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
30%
3
20%
2
No
70%
7
80%
8
1X2
Heracles
Excelsior
1
40%
4
10%
1
X
20%
2
40%
4
2
40%
4
50%
5
Double Chance
Heracles
Excelsior
12
80%
8
60%
6
1X
60%
6
50%
5
X2
60%
6
90%
9
Total Goals
Heracles
Excelsior
0-1
10%
1
40%
4
2-3
70%
7
60%
6
4+
20%
2
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Heracles
Excelsior
Yes
30%
3
30%
3
No
70%
7
70%
7
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Heracles
Excelsior
Played:
2
Wins
2
2
Draws
0
0
Wins
0
0
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
5
2.5
Goals
1
2
2
1
Goals Conceded
2.5
5
3
1.5
Yellow Cards
2
4
0
Red Cards
0.5
1
0
Clean Sheets
0
21
10.5
Corners
4
8
18
9
Fouls
12.5
25
4
2
Offsides
0
25
12.5
Shots
10
20
10
5
Shots on Goal
3.5
7
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 8 | 9 | 17 | |||
| Wins | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Draws | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Losses | 4 | 7 | 11 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 2.3 | 18 | 0.9 | 8 | 1.5 | 26 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.6 | 21 | 2.6 | 23 | 2.6 | 44 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.4 | 11 | 2.4 | 22 | 1.9 | 33 |
| Red Cards | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 2 |
| Clean Sheets | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | |
| Corners | 4.4 | 35 | 4.4 | 40 | 4.4 | 75 |
| Fouls | 10.6 | 85 | 13.3 | 120 | 12.1 | 205 |
| Offsides | 1.4 | 11 | 0.8 | 7 | 1.1 | 18 |
| Shots | 13.9 | 111 | 8.4 | 76 | 11 | 187 |
| Shots on Goal | 5.8 | 46 | 2.8 | 25 | 4.2 | 71 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 9 | 7 | 16 | |||
| Wins | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Draws | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Losses | 5 | 4 | 9 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 0.9 | 8 | 1.1 | 8 | 1 | 16 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.1 | 10 | 2.4 | 17 | 1.7 | 27 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.4 | 13 | 1.6 | 11 | 1.5 | 24 |
| Red Cards | 0.3 | 3 | 0 | 0.2 | 3 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.3 | 3 | 0 | 0.2 | 3 | |
| Corners | 3.9 | 35 | 4.3 | 30 | 4.1 | 65 |
| Fouls | 12.8 | 115 | 14.6 | 102 | 13.6 | 217 |
| Offsides | 1.1 | 10 | 0.4 | 3 | 0.8 | 13 |
| Shots | 11.8 | 106 | 11.9 | 83 | 11.8 | 189 |
| Shots on Goal | 3.9 | 35 | 4.4 | 31 | 4.1 | 66 |
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