SC Heerenveen vs Excelsior

📍 Eredivisie, Netherlands
🕒 Saturday 4th October, 20:00 BST

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Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – Yes

SC Heerenveen sit 16th in the table after 5 games, averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per home match this season. Excelsior are 17th after 4 games, averaging 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded on the road. SC Heerenveen have the stronger home record this season (6/10, 60%) against a Excelsior side who've won 3/10 away (30%).

SC Heerenveen have been involved in high-scoring home games this season — Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of their home fixtures (7/10). Excelsior are lower on the road (60%, 6/10), averaging 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded away from home.

Both teams have regularly seen both sides score this season — SC Heerenveen in 70% of home games (7/10), Excelsior in 80% away (8/10). SC Heerenveen have scored in 80% of home fixtures; Excelsior in 90% of away games.

Corner counts have been moderate to high for both sides this season — SC Heerenveen see 8+ in 80% of home games, Excelsior in 70% away. Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – Yes — SC Heerenveen see both teams score in 70% of home games, Excelsior in 80% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net this season.

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League Table

The full Eredivisie table for the 2025/2026 season, with SC Heerenveen (16th) and Excelsior (17th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Eredivisie 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 PSV 34 27 3 4 101:45 +56 84
2 Feyenoord 34 19 8 7 70:44 +26 65
3 Ajax 36 15 15 6 65:42 +23 60
4 NEC Nijmegen 34 16 11 7 77:53 +24 59
5 FC Twente 34 15 13 6 59:40 +19 58
6 FC Utrecht 36 16 9 11 59:45 +14 57
7 AZ 34 14 10 10 58:51 +7 52
8 SC Heerenveen H 35 14 9 12 59:56 +3 51
9 FC Groningen 35 14 6 15 49:47 +2 48
10 Sparta Rotterdam 34 12 7 15 40:62 -22 43
11 Fortuna Sittard 34 11 6 17 49:63 -14 39
12 Excelsior A 34 10 8 16 43:56 -13 38
13 Go Ahead Eagles 34 8 14 12 54:53 +1 38
14 Telstar 34 9 10 15 49:55 -6 37
15 PEC Zwolle 34 9 10 15 44:71 -27 37
16 FC Volendam 34 8 8 18 35:55 -20 32
17 NAC Breda 34 6 11 17 35:58 -23 29
18 Heracles Almelo 34 5 4 25 35:85 -50 19

Team Form

SC Heerenveen hold a clear edge in home form this season (60% wins), while Excelsior have been less consistent on the road (30%). Home advantage could be decisive here.

SC Heerenveen (Home Form) Excelsior (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 6 (60%) 3 (30%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Lost 1 (10%) 3 (30%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

SC Heerenveen have seen both teams score in 70% of home games this season, Excelsior in 80% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net — the stats support a goal at each end.

SC Heerenveen (Home Form) Excelsior (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 7 (70%) 8 (80%)

Match Goals

SC Heerenveen frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Excelsior are lower on the road (60%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

SC Heerenveen (Home Form) Excelsior (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 3.5 Goals 4 (40%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

SC Heerenveen (Home Form) Excelsior (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Under 3.5 Goals 6 (60%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

SC Heerenveen have scored 2+ goals in 40% of home games this season, Excelsior in 20% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

SC Heerenveen (Home Form) Excelsior (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

SC Heerenveen (Home Form) Excelsior (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

SC Heerenveen (Home Form) Excelsior (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 21 (2.1 avg) 15 (1.5 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 11 (1.1 avg) 17 (1.7 avg)

Match Corners

SC Heerenveen regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Excelsior are lower on the road (60%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.

SC Heerenveen (Home Form) Excelsior (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 9.5 Corners 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 11.5 Corners 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 3 (30%)

Team Corners

SC Heerenveen have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of home matches.

Excelsior have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of away matches.

Corners Won

SC Heerenveen (Home Form) Excelsior (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 8 (80%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

SC Heerenveen (Home Form) Excelsior (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 9 (90%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between SC Heerenveen and Excelsior. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

19th Jan, 2024
Excelsior
3 – 0 HT: 2-0
SC Heerenveen
Corners 6–5 Cards 2–1 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
23rd Sep, 2023
SC Heerenveen
0 – 3 HT: 0-2
Excelsior
Corners 3–2 Cards 4–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
13th May, 2023
SC Heerenveen
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Excelsior
Corners 5–6 Cards 3–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
5th Nov, 2022
Excelsior
0 – 1 HT: 0-0
SC Heerenveen
Corners 7–2 Cards 0–1 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
30th Jul, 2022
SC Heerenveen
3 – 1 HT: 1-0
Excelsior
Corners 4–4 Cards 0–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
30th Mar, 2019
SC Heerenveen
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Excelsior
Corners 9–7 Cards 0–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
22nd Sep, 2018
Excelsior
3 – 3 HT: 2-0
SC Heerenveen
Corners 6–7 Cards 0–1 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
24th Feb, 2018
SC Heerenveen
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
Excelsior
Corners 11–5 Cards 0–1 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
20th Sep, 2017
Excelsior
1 – 2 HT: 0-2
SC Heerenveen
Corners – Cards 0–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
16th Sep, 2017
Excelsior
1 – 2 HT: 1-0
SC Heerenveen
Corners 5–3 Cards 0–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for SC Heerenveen vs Excelsior across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

SC Heerenveen 1.73
Draw 4.2
Excelsior 5.1

Half Time Result

SC Heerenveen 2.18
Draw 2.62
Excelsior 5.01

Double Chance

SC Heerenveen or Draw 1.21
SC Heerenveen or Excelsior 1.24
Draw or Excelsior 2.28

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.66
No 2.48

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.2
Over 2.5 1.62
Over 3.5 2.58
Under 1.5 5.11
Under 2.5 2.53
Under 3.5 1.58

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.25
Over 1.5 2.35

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.26
Over 9.5 1.48
Over 10.5 2.05
Over 11.5 2.28

SC Heerenveen Goals

Over 0.5 1.07
Over 1.5 1.6
Over 2.5 2.73

Excelsior Goals

Over 0.5 1.41
Over 1.5 3
Over 2.5 7.9

Today's Football Acca

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⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
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    80% combined
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    71% combined
  • San Martín San Juan Res. vs Colón Res. 19:00 BST | Reserve League, Argentina San Martín San Juan Res. have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/7 home matches this season · Colón Res. have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/7 away matches this season · Odds: 1.75
    71% combined
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Acca odds (approx) 7.01
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SC Heerenveen vs Excelsior Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for SC Heerenveen vs Excelsior?

Both Teams to Score — SC Heerenveen see BTTS in 70% of home games, Excelsior in 80% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net this season.

Which team is likely to win, SC Heerenveen or Excelsior?

SC Heerenveen hold a clear form advantage — they've won 60% of home games in Eredivisie this season, while Excelsior have won only 30% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between SC Heerenveen and Excelsior?

Yes — both sides have been regularly involved in matches where both teams score. SC Heerenveen have seen BTTS in 70% of home games, Excelsior in 80% of away games in Eredivisie. Goals at both ends look likely.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between SC Heerenveen and Excelsior?

Possibly — SC Heerenveen frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Excelsior are lower on the road (60%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: SC Heerenveen or Excelsior?

SC Heerenveen have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 40% of home games compared to Excelsior's 20% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between SC Heerenveen and Excelsior?

Possibly — SC Heerenveen regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Excelsior are lower on the road (60%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.

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