What is the best bet for Heracles vs Excelsior?

Based on AI analysis, the best bet is 'over 2.5' at odds of 1.74.

What are the latest odds for Heracles vs Excelsior?

The latest odds are: Home Win - 2.72, Draw - 3.35, Away Win - 2.67.

What is the predicted total goals (Under/Over) for Heracles vs Excelsior?

Our AI predicts the best bet for total goals in this match is 'over 2.5' goals. The available odds for this selection are 1.74.

What is the best 1X2 betting tip for Heracles vs Excelsior?

Our AI-powered prediction suggests that the best 1X2 bet for this match is 'X2'. The available odds for this selection are 1.5.

What is the predicted final score for Heracles vs Excelsior?

Our AI predicts a final score of 1:2.

What is the predicted halftime score for Heracles vs Excelsior?

Our AI predicts the halftime score will be .

What is the expected ball possession for Heracles vs Excelsior?

Our AI predicts Heracles will have 48% possession, while Excelsior will have 52% possession.

How many shots are expected in Heracles vs Excelsior?

The total number of shots is expected to be 27, with Heracles taking 13 shots and Excelsior taking 14 shots.

How many corners are predicted in Heracles vs Excelsior?

The match is expected to have a total of 10 corners, with Heracles earning 5 corners and Excelsior earning 5 corners.

What is the predicted number of yellow cards for Heracles vs Excelsior?

According to our AI prediction, this match is expected to have a total of 0 yellow cards. Heracles is projected to receive 0 yellow cards, while Excelsior is expected to receive 0 yellow cards.

What is the squad value of Heracles before the match against Excelsior?

The current estimated market value of Heracles is €14.40m. This reflects the financial strength of their squad before facing Excelsior.

What is the squad value of Excelsior before the match against Heracles?

The current estimated market value of Excelsior is €16.00m. This represents their squad’s financial standing before playing against Heracles.

How many goals are expected in the first half of Heracles vs Excelsior?

Our AI predicts that the first half of Heracles vs Excelsior will have a total of 0 goals, based on the predicted halftime score of .

How many total goals are expected in Heracles vs Excelsior?

According to our AI prediction, the match between Heracles and Excelsior is expected to have a total of 3 goals, based on the predicted full-time score of 1:2.

Heracles vs Excelsior Prediction

Finished

Netherlands

Eredivisie

Heracles

€14.40m

20 Mar14:00

1 : 1

Excelsior

€16.00m

Preview

Heracles vs Excelsior Prediction Eredivisie

Heracles vs Excelsior prediction for a tense Friday night

The Heracles vs Excelsior prediction for Friday, March 20, 2026 (19:00 GMT) feels less like a normal league game and more like a late-season survival story. At the Asito Stadion in Almelo, Eredivisie Round 28 brings a real relegation six-pointer: Heracles sit 18th on 18 points, while Excelsior are 15th with 26, close enough to the danger line to feel the heat.

How the match may unfold before our prediction numbers

Heracles arrive with bruises still fresh from a 4-0 loss at AZ on March 15, a match where small defensive mistakes became big problems—one poor moment at the back even turned into a costly gift. It fits the wider picture: they’ve failed to win 12 of their last 13 matches, and they have conceded more than anyone else in the league (65). Yet at home, Heracles can still play with bite, averaging around 1.8 goals per game in Almelo, which keeps this Heracles vs Excelsior prediction from being a simple “fade the bottom team” story.

Bas Sibum’s likely plan is pragmatic: protect the middle, sit compact, and counter quickly. That approach makes sense with their injury list and the pressure of the moment. The finishing burden may fall on Lequincio Zeefuik, who will want to make up for a big missed chance last time out.

Heracles absences: Jeff Reine-Adélaïde (long-term), Mario Engels, Yvandro Borges Sanches, Luka Kulenovic, Tristan van Gilst.
One-card warning: Mimeirhel Benita and Zeefuik sit one yellow from suspension risk.

Excelsior’s last month has been frustrating rather than disastrous: four straight league defeats, but each by a single goal (Heerenveen, Go Ahead Eagles, Fortuna Sittard, and AZ). That pattern suggests a team that is competitive, but missing a final step—either a killer pass, or one defensive action. They also travel with problems of their own, including a suspended centre-back and a patched-up squad.

Excelsior absences: Stijn van Gassel, Lennard Hartjes, Mathijs Tielemans, Lewis Schouten, Miliano Jonathans.
Suspended: Stan Henderikx (red-card ban).

In their most recent head to head (2025-07-25), Excelsior won 2-1. And both clubs have shown they can surprise: Heracles once landed a big away win at NEC (1-2) as clear outsiders, while Excelsior recently held Twente to 0-0 away despite huge pre-match prices. Translation: expect nerves, but don’t expect boredom.

Heracles vs Excelsior prediction: odds, tips, and AI call

The betting odds reflect how tight this is: Home win 2.67, Draw 3.35, Away win 2.675. Squad value is also close (€14.40m vs €16.00m), matching the “fine margins” feel that defines relegation games and sports betting headaches.

Best betting tips from our model

Our numbers lean toward goals, not caution. The AI’s top pick is over 2.5 goals at 1.74, trust rating 4.0/10. That modest trust level is a reminder: this is a volatile fixture. Still, the logic is clear—Heracles leak goals, Excelsior keep losing narrowly, and both need points badly.

Best tip: Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.74, trust 4.0/10).
1x2 market angle: X2 (Excelsior or draw) at 1.58, trust 2.0/10.

Projected match stats (what the game “looks like”)

Predicted final score: 1-2 (half-time 0-1).
Possession: 48% Heracles, 52% Excelsior.
Shots: 13 vs 14, on target 4 vs 4.
Corners: 5-5 (10 total).

So the Heracles vs Excelsior prediction reads like this: a tense start, Excelsior slightly sharper in control, and enough defensive uncertainty on both sides to push the over 2.5 goals line into the spotlight. And if there are really zero yellow cards, the referee may deserve Man of the Match.

Heracles vs Excelsior prediction for a tense Friday night

How the match may unfold before our prediction numbers

Heracles absences: Jeff Reine-Adélaïde (long-term), Mario Engels, Yvandro Borges Sanches, Luka Kulenovic, Tristan van Gilst.
One-card warning: Mimeirhel Benita and Zeefuik sit one yellow from suspension risk.

Excelsior absences: Stijn van Gassel, Lennard Hartjes, Mathijs Tielemans, Lewis Schouten, Miliano Jonathans.
Suspended: Stan Henderikx (red-card ban).

Heracles vs Excelsior prediction: odds, tips, and AI call

Best betting tips from our model

Best tip: Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.74, trust 4.0/10).
1x2 market angle: X2 (Excelsior or draw) at 1.58, trust 2.0/10.

Projected match stats (what the game “looks like”)

Predicted final score: 1-2 (half-time 0-1).
Possession: 48% Heracles, 52% Excelsior.
Shots: 13 vs 14, on target 4 vs 4.
Corners: 5-5 (10 total).

AI Predictions

Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Heracles vs Excelsior

O2.5 -135

At least 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -135

4/10

1x2 Tip

X2 -200

Excelsior to win or draw

2/10

Total Goals

Over 2.5 -135

At least 3 goals will be scored in the match

4/10

Both Teams To Score

Yes -182

Both teams are expected to score

1/10

Bet Builder Tip

X2&O1.5 -130

Away win/draw and over 1.5 goals

1/10

Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

1:2

Stats Predictions

1.29

1.55

48%

Ball Possession

52%

Total Shots

Shots on Goal

Shots Off Goal

Corners

Average / Match

1.16

Expected Goals

1.26

3.3

Total Goals

2.5

0.8

Goals Scored

1.1

2.5

Goals Against

1.4

44%

Possession

50%

10.9

Total Shots

12.2

3.3

Shots on Goal

3.8

5.2

Shots off Goal

4.8

Fouls

10.4

4.3

Corners

4.7

1.6

Offsides

1.1

1.9

Yellow Cards

1.3

360

Total Passes

433

Overview Last 10 Matches

Wins

Over 1.5 Goals

Over 2.5 Goals

Over 3.5 Goals

Both Teams Scored

Unexpected Wins

Unexpected Loses

Head to Head

11 - 4 - 10

Heracles	^25-Jul-25 1:2	Excelsior
Heracles	^20-Mar-26 1:1	Excelsior
Heracles	^26-Jul-24 1:2	Excelsior
Heracles	^02-Sep-23 3:1	Excelsior
Heracles	^28-Jul-23 2:1	Excelsior
Heracles	^22-Jul-22 2:1	Excelsior
Heracles	^21-May-22 1:3	Excelsior
Heracles	^12-Mar-11 4:1	Excelsior
Heracles	^28-Jan-12 3:0	Excelsior
Heracles	^18-Jan-15 0:3	Excelsior

Recent Matches of Heracles

26 Apr	L	Heracles	0	FC Volendam	2
11 Apr	L	Heracles	0	Ajax	3
05 Apr	L	Heerenveen	4	Heracles	1
20 Mar	D	Heracles	1	Excelsior	1
15 Mar	L	AZ Alkmaar	4	Heracles	0
06 Mar	D	Heracles	0	Utrecht	0
28 Feb	L	Heracles	1	PSV	3
22 Feb	L	G.A. Eagles	4	Heracles	0
14 Feb	L	Heracles	0	NAC Breda	1
07 Feb	L	Nijmegen	4	Heracles	1

Recent Matches Of Excelsior

26 Apr	W	Excelsior	5	Utrecht	0
12 Apr	D	PEC Zwolle	2	Excelsior	2
04 Apr	L	Excelsior	0	NEC Nijmegen	2
20 Mar	D	Heracles	1	Excelsior	1
15 Mar	L	Feyenoord	2	Excelsior	1
07 Mar	L	Excelsior	1	Heerenveen	2
01 Mar	L	Excelsior	0	G.A. Eagles	1
20 Feb	L	Sittard	2	Excelsior	1
14 Feb	L	Excelsior	1	AZ Alkmaar	2
06 Feb	W	NAC Breda	0	Excelsior	2

Netherlands - Eredivisie

	Team	M	G	P
1	PSV Eindhoven	31	90-41	77
2	Feyenoord	31	65-42	58
3	NEC Nijmegen	31	73-49	55
4	Ajax	31	59-37	54
5	Twente	31	52-33	54
6	AZ Alkmaar	31	52-45	49
7	Heerenveen	31	55-51	47
8	Utrecht	31	49-41	44
9	Groningen	31	43-40	42
10	Sparta	31	36-53	42
11	GO Ahead	31	50-45	37
12	Fortuna	31	45-57	36
13	PEC Zwolle	31	41-66	34
14	Excelsior	31	36-51	31
15	FC Volendam	31	33-50	31
16	Telstar	31	43-53	30
17	NAC Breda	31	30-53	25
18	Heracles	31	34-79	19

Heracles vs Excelsior

Heracles vs Excelsior prediction for a tense Friday night

How the match may unfold before our prediction numbers

Heracles vs Excelsior prediction: odds, tips, and AI call

Best betting tips from our model

Projected match stats (what the game “looks like”)

Heracles vs Excelsior prediction for a tense Friday night

How the match may unfold before our prediction numbers

Heracles vs Excelsior prediction: odds, tips, and AI call

Best betting tips from our model

Projected match stats (what the game “looks like”)

Best Tip

1x2 Tip

Total Goals

Both Teams To Score

Bet Builder Tip

Correct Score

Stats Predictions

Average / Match

Overview Last 10 Matches

Head to Head

Latest Matches

Recent Matches of Heracles

Recent Matches Of Excelsior

Netherlands - Eredivisie

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