Heerenveen host Excelsior in Eredivisie on Saturday 17 October at 02:00 SGT (UTC+8), at Abe Lenstra Stadion, Heerenveen. Heerenveen go into the game 10th in the table on 9 points from 8 games, while Excelsior are 9th with 11.
Heerenveen have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 7. Their latest result was a 2-0 defeat away to PSV. Excelsior have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 and conceding 11. Their latest result was a 5-1 defeat at home to Groningen.
In the last 10 meetings between the sides, Heerenveen have won 5, Excelsior have won 3 and 2 have been drawn. The most recent, on 7 Mar 2026, finished Excelsior 1-2 Heerenveen.
Our data feed gives Heerenveen a 56.4% chance of winning, Excelsior 21.1% and the draw 22.5%. The Asian handicap has Heerenveen at -0.75, with the goals line at 3.25. Lines can move before kick-off.
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