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Heracles vs Excelsior: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Friday, 20 March, 2026 15:00
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Prediction League
8
Played
3
Wins
1
Draws
4
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2.3
(18 total)
xG
1.50
(12.2 total)
Shots per Match
13.9
(111 total)
Shots on Target
5.8
(41% acc)
Corners
4.4
(35 total)
Defense
Conceded
2.6
per match
xGa
1.70
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(13%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
10.6
(85 total)
Offsides
1.4
(11 total)
10
Played
1
Wins
1
Draws
8
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
0.8
(8 total)
xG
0.80
(8.3 total)
Shots per Match
8.2
(82 total)
Shots on Target
2.7
(33% acc)
Corners
4.5
(45 total)
Defense
Conceded
2.5
per match
xGa
2.00
per match
Clean Sheets
0
(0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.5
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
13.6
(136 total)
Offsides
0.8
(8 total)
18
Played
4
Wins
2
Draws
12
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(26 total)
xG
1.10
(20.5 total)
Shots per Match
10.7
(193 total)
Shots on Target
4.1
(38% acc)
Corners
4.4
(80 total)
Defense
Conceded
2.6
per match
xGa
1.90
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(6%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(2 total)
Fouls
12.3
(221 total)
Offsides
1.1
(19 total)
9
Played
4
Wins
0
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
0.9
(8 total)
xG
1.40
(12.3 total)
Shots per Match
11.8
(106 total)
Shots on Target
3.9
(33% acc)
Corners
3.9
(35 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.1
per match
xGa
2.00
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(33%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4
avg
Red Cards
0.3
(3 total)
Fouls
12.8
(115 total)
Offsides
1.1
(10 total)
8
Played
2
Wins
1
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.1
(9 total)
xG
1.10
(8.8 total)
Shots per Match
11.4
(91 total)
Shots on Target
4.3
(37% acc)
Corners
4.3
(34 total)
Defense
Conceded
2.8
per match
xGa
2.00
per match
Clean Sheets
0
(0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
13.6
(109 total)
Offsides
0.5
(4 total)
17
Played
6
Wins
1
Draws
10
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(17 total)
xG
1.20
(21.1 total)
Shots per Match
11.6
(197 total)
Shots on Target
4.1
(35% acc)
Corners
4.1
(69 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.9
per match
xGa
2.00
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(18%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(3 total)
Fouls
13.2
(224 total)
Offsides
0.8
(14 total)
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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:
-
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
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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
🔄 Second Half: Heracles is stronger in the second half (18 vs 12).
⚡ Final Stage: Heracles is stronger in the final minutes (10 vs 6).
💡 Recommendation: Teams are equal in strength. Consider bets on draw or exact score.
⚡ Final Stage: Heracles is stronger in the final minutes (10 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
0.25
Pressure
0.17
✈️ Excelsior
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.18
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
15
Avg. Goals per Match
0.75
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
18
Avg. Goals per Match
0.9
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
✈️ 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
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
🔄 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
6
Negative Sequences
6
Killer Goals
10
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
5
Late Pressure
10
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
5
Half-time Spurts
10
Second Half Starts
8
Late Surges
10
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
4
Late Conceded
7
✈️ Excelsior - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
8
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
9
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
7
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
7
Half-time Spurts
5
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
7
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🔄 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 (10 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 +0.075
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.014
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.023 (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: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Excelsior):
Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. 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
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
1/6 (17%)
Victories
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Draws
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Defeats
3/6 (50%)
0.83
PPG
1.50
1.50
Avg Goals Scored
1.17
2.17
Avg Goals Conceded
1.83
67%
BTTS %
67%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
1.36
Avg xG
1.15
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
40%
4
60%
6
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
60%
6
60%
6
No
40%
4
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
60%
6
4+
40%
4
20%
2
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
0%
0
20%
2
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
20%
2
HT X - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
xG(xGa)
Heracles
Excelsior
xG
1.39
1.24
xGa
1.68
1.9
Number of goals
Heracles
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
0.5
70%
7
30%
3
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
10%
1
60%
6
X
20%
2
20%
2
2
70%
7
20%
2
Double Chance
Heracles
Excelsior
12
80%
8
80%
8
1X
30%
3
80%
8
X2
90%
9
40%
4
Total Goals
Heracles
Excelsior
0-1
60%
6
80%
8
2-3
20%
2
10%
1
4+
20%
2
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
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
20%
2
40%
4
2-3
60%
6
60%
6
4+
20%
2
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Heracles
Excelsior
Yes
30%
3
30%
3
No
70%
7
70%
7
3.64
xG
2.23
55%
Ball Possession
46%
15
Total Shots
13
6
Shots on Goal
5
9
Shots Off Goal
8
6
Corners
5
1
Yellow Cards
2
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