Excelsior vs Heracles Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Nov 2025
Eredivisie Betting Preview: Excelsior vs Heracles
Excelsior clash with Heracles at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, with kick-off set for 10:30 on Saturday 8 November. Our betting preview features expert Dutch Eredivisie predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
If you agree with our verdict that Excelsior will have the edge when clashing with Heracles, then you can back the home team at -112. We’re expecting a return with this Full-Time Result bet.
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Excelsior faced Telstar away when last in action. It was a 2-2 draw at BUKO Stadion. Ruben den Uil's team enjoyed 54% possession and had eight shots on target, with Arthur Zagre and Gyan de Regt scoring one goal apiece.
Heracles have lost their previous six road games. Their latest appearance was a 8-2 home win at Asito Stadion against PEC Zwolle. The Almelo outfit enjoyed 57% possession and had eleven shots on goal, while Jizz Hornkamp was on target with a hat-trick.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last clash between Excelsior and Heracles saw the former triumph at home. It was a 4-0 scoreline at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. In the past 3 H2H games, we’ve seen two Excelsior wins and one Heracles triumph.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |  Excelsior |
20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 35 | -15 | 20:35 | 22 |
| 18 |  Heracles |
20 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 28 | 52 | -24 | 28:52 | 14 |
Excelsior have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts. The Rotterdam side have averaged 45.2% possession, 376.5 passes and 4.6 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.6 goals from 6.6 shots on goal, 16.2 attempts and 4.2 corners.
Gyan de Regt and Szymon Wlodarczyk are the leading goalscorers with 2, while Arthur Zagre has 1. Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Irakli Yegoian and Rick Meissen are tied for the most assists on 1, with goalie Stijn van Gassel managing 2 clean sheets.
Heracles have won 2 and lost 8, averaging 10.6 attempts, 3.8 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. They average 42.7% possession, 340.9 passes, 3.6 corners awarded and 6.5 corners against them, while 2.8 goals have been conceded from 7.6 shots on goal and 18.5 attempts.
Jizz Hornkamp has landed 6 goals, Yvandro Borges Sanches 2, with Mike te Wierik and two others scoring 1. Ajdin Hrustic has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games, while Fabian de Keijzer has one clean sheet to his name.
Confirmed Lineups
Excelsior confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Stijn van Gassel (GK), Ilias Bronkhorst, Rick Meissen, Casper Widell, Nolan Martens, Noah Naujoks, Adam Carlen, Irakli Yegoian, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Szymon Wlodarczyk, Gyan de Regt.
Heracles confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Timo Jansink (GK), Mike te Wierik, Damon Mirani, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck, Ivan Mesik, Bryan Limbombe, Ajdin Hrustic, Jan Zamburek, Walid Ould-Chikh, Luka Kulenovic, Jizz Hornkamp.
Excelsior vs Heracles Prediction & Betting Tips
Dive into our full Excelsior vs Heracles betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, valuable corners advice, top player prop bet and a bet builder designed for value.
Match Prediction
We’ve identified a value bet in the form of Excelsior who are trading at odds of -112. There’s plenty of juice in the price when it comes to this selection and they can win this Eredivisie clash.
The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Eredivisie stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.
Key Excelsior vs Heracles league stats:
The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 52.9% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Heracles
There could be merit in backing Excelsior to win 2-1. Odds of +650 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.
Player Prop Picks
Jizz Hornkamp (Heracles) hasn’t had a shot on goal in three consecutive Eredivisie matches away from home. Using this stat, we can take betting odds of +130 that this Shots on Target wager falls short of the line.
Gyan de Regt (Excelsior) has managed two goals in his past five Eredivisie matches. It’s worth a play on the +280 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
It has been under 10.5 corners in five straight Heracles matches. We’re going to bet on the teams to fall short when it comes to Total Corners and this pick is available at -147.
Excelsior
Heracles
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a same-game multi with three options: Excelsior to claim a victory, at least three goals to be registered and also Jizz Hornkamp (Heracles) failing to record a shot on target.
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Excelsior vs Heracles Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Excelsior are forecasted to have a 53% chance of triumphing in this Eredivisie encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -115. Heracles are seen as the most unlikely winner at +265.
Excelsior are -114 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as a victory on the Full-Time Result. The alternative is to oppose the favourites and get the draw onside by going for Heracles +0.5 at -109 instead.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -189 for the BTTS Yes option.
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Those interested in Jizz Hornkamp to find the net anytime can get +180, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +480.
Excelsior League Stats
Heracles League Stats
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 5 home matches
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 5 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 5 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 5 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 5 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 2.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 5 home matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.20 corners awarded in the last 5 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 2 of the last 5 home matches
- An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 6.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 6.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 45.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 42.80% possession in the last 5 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 5 home matches
- An average of 42.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Excelsior this season are Gyan de Regt (2), Szymon Wlodarczyk (2), Arthur Zagre (1)
- Top Assistors for Excelsior this season are Adam Carlen (1), Derensili Sanches Fernandes (1), Gyan de Regt (1)
Excelsior vs Heracles Lineups & Team News
Double-check the Excelsior vs Heracles team news before placing your bets. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Eredivisie lineups and the latest on injuries.
Excelsior Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Heracles Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Excelsior Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Heracles Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Excelsior Substitutes
- 5Stan Henderikx
- 7Do-Young Yoon
- 8Mathijs Tielemans
- 14Lewis Schouten
- 16Calvin Raatsie
- 22Stefan Mitrovic
- 25Stijn Middendorp
- 29Mike van Duinen
- 33Jerolldino Bergraaf
Heracles Substitutes
- 1Fabian de Keijzer
- 2Mimeirhel Benita
- 3Jannes Wieckhoff
- 5D. van der
- 8Mario Engels
- 10Thomas Bruns
- 22Lorenzo Milani
- 30Robin Mantel
Previous Excelsior Lineups
Previous Heracles Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Excelsio Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ruben den Uil
Heracles Player Stats & Squad
Eredivisie Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 20 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 61:25 | 53 |
| 2 | Feyenoord | 20 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 51:29 | 39 |
| 3 | Ajax | 20 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 39:26 | 37 |
| 4 | NEC Nijmegen | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 49:33 | 35 |
| 5 | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 35:32 | 32 |
| 6 | Sp. Rotterdam | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 25:34 | 32 |
| 7 | Groningen | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 28:24 | 31 |
| 8 | Twente | 20 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 29:22 | 30 |
| 9 | Fortuna Sittard | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 30:34 | 25 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31:30 | 24 |
| 11 | Utrecht | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 29:26 | 23 |
| 12 | PEC Zwolle | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 26:42 | 23 |
| 13 | Excelsior | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 20:35 | 22 |
| 14 | Go Ahead E. | 19 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 30:33 | 21 |
| 15 | Volendam | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 21:35 | 17 |
| 16 | Telstar | 20 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 24:33 | 16 |
| 17 | NAC Breda | 20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 21:32 | 15 |
| 18 | Heracles | 20 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 28:52 | 14 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 33:16 | 23 |
| 2 | Ajax | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 19:9 | 23 |
| 3 | Feyenoord | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 29:18 | 22 |
| 4 | NEC Nijmegen | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 25:13 | 20 |
| 5 | Utrecht | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 18:10 | 17 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17:15 | 17 |
| 7 | AZ Alkmaar | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 20:16 | 16 |
| 8 | Twente | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 13:11 | 16 |
| 9 | PEC Zwolle | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 10:12 | 16 |
| 10 | Groningen | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15:9 | 15 |
| 11 | Volendam | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16:13 | 15 |
| 12 | Go Ahead E. | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 15:12 | 14 |
| 13 | Sp. Rotterdam | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 11:18 | 14 |
| 14 | SC Heerenveen | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 17:18 | 13 |
| 15 | Excelsior | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 10:12 | 13 |
| 16 | NAC Breda | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12:14 | 11 |
| 17 | Heracles | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 18:23 | 10 |
| 18 | Telstar | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 17:23 | 7 |
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