Heerenveen vs Excelsior Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Oct 2025

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Heerenveen vs Excelsior

Heerenveen host Excelsior in this Dutch Eredivisie meeting at Abe Lenstra Stadion, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Saturday 4 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Heerenveen Look Set to Land the Spoils

We’re heading to the Full-Time Result market and selecting Heerenveen to land a victory, with odds of -175 looking generous. We think they should be able to overcome Excelsior over ninety minutes.

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3-0 Victory for Excelsior in Pair’s Previous H2H

Heerenveen faced FC Utrecht away when last in action. It was a 2-2 draw at Stadion Galgenwaard. The Super Frisians had four shots on target and 48% possession, while Dylan Vente grabbed the goals.

Excelsior were beaten in their previous game, losing 2-1 at home to PSV Eindhoven at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. Ruben den Uil's side had just 37% of the ball and recorded four shots on goal, with Szymon Wlodarczyk finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Excelsior have claimed back-to-back victories over Heerenveen. The most recent was a 3-0 home win at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion after a 3-0 away victory at Abe Lenstra Stadion. The previous 5 H2H meetings have led to two wins each and a solitary draw.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
16	SC Heerenveen	7	1	3	3	10	12	-2	10:12	6
17	Excelsior	7	2	0	5	6	15	-9	6:15	6

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2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts. Heerenveen have had 50.6% possession, 421.8 passes and 4.7 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.7 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts, while being awarded 4.2 corners.

Dylan Vente and Jacob Trenskow are the leading goalscorers with 3, while Ringo Meerveld has 1. Levi Smans is the leading assists maker on 2.

Excelsior have won 2 and lost 5, averaging 12.1 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 0.9 goals. The Kralingers average 43.3% possession, 355.3 passes, 3.7 corners in their favour and 4.7 corners against, while 2.1 goals have been conceded from 8.0 shots on goal and 16.9 attempts.

Szymon Wlodarczyk has scored 2 goals, followed by Lewis Schouten, Mike van Duinen, Do-Young Yoon and Derensili Sanches Fernandes on 1. Rick Meissen, Gyan de Regt and Adam Carlen have had 1 assists in the last 7 games, while Stijn van Gassel has one clean sheet to his name.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Heerenveen predicted lineup (4-3-3): Bernt Klaverboer (GK), Oliver Braude, Joris van Overeem, Maas Willemsen, Vasilios Zagaritis, Marcus Linday, Ringo Meerveld, Luuk Brouwers, Jacob Trenskow, Dylan Vente, Maxence Rivera.

Excelsior predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Stijn van Gassel (GK), Ilias Bronkhorst, Casper Widell, Rick Meissen, Arthur Zagre, Noah Naujoks, Adam Carlén, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Irakli Yegoian, Gyan de Regt, Szymon Włodarczyk.

Heerenveen vs Excelsior Prediction & Betting Tips

Get fully prepped for Heerenveen vs Excelsior with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, sharp corners advice, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We can back Heerenveen at -175 to claim a Eredivisie victory and this looks like a standout price. The betting sites give us the chance to grab a slice of value for this selection.

The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a Eredivisie verdict is reached.

Key Heerenveen vs Excelsior league stats:

• Heerenveen have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Heerenveen have won 10 of their last 19 games at home.
• Excelsior have lost 5 of their last 7 games.
• Excelsior have lost 2 of their last 3 games on the road.

Heerenveen to Win Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 63.7% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Heerenveen 2 - 0 Excelsior

There could be merit in backing Heerenveen to win 2-0. Odds of +750 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Gyan de Regt Under 0.5 Shots On Target -167

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior) has finished without a shot on goal in four consecutive Eredivisie matches. We can use these statistics to our advantage, with odds of -167 on offer that he fails to cover the Shots on Target line.

Latest Gyan de Regt Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+430

First

+1100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-167

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Dylan Vente to Score +130

Dylan Vente (Heerenveen) has scored in his past two Eredivisie games. It’s worth a gamble on the +130 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest Dylan Vente Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+130

First

+380

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-175

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -130

It has been under 10.5 corners in four straight Excelsior matches. When it comes to Total Corners, we’re expecting the teams to fall short and you can land odds of -130.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Heerenveen

Total

8.90 4.70 4.20

Home

10.30 6.00 4.30

Away

7.90 3.50 4.40

Excelsior

Total

8.43 3.71 4.71

Home

7.50 4.00 3.50

Away

9.67 3.33 6.33

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-112

Under 10.5

-127

Heerenveen Corners

Over 5.5

-138

Under 5.5

-100

Excelsior Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-213

X

+700

2

+225

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Heerenveen vs Excelsior Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Heerenveen Win on the Cards According to the Bookies

With a 64% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Heerenveen are favourites to come out on top in this Eredivisie clash and they’re available at -175 with the bookmakers. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +390 about Excelsior.

If Heerenveen beat Excelsior by two or more goals, then you would get paid out on the Asian Handicap -1 pick at -106. A one-goal victory would mean you get your stake fully refunded.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -175.

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Full-Time Result

1

-175

X

+350

2

+390

Half-Time Result

1

+106

X

+163

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-588

12

-500

X2

+130

Draw No Bet

1

-400

2

+260

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-106

2 Hcp +1

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+155

Over 2.5

-204

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+130

Dylan Vente Heads First Goalscorer Market

There is +130 available that Dylan Vente finds the net at any stage. He is available at +380 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)

First

+130

Anytime

+380

Vaclav Sejk (Heerenveen)

First

+140

Anytime

+380

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

First

+200

Anytime

+550

Ringo Meerveld (Heerenveen)

First

+290

Anytime

+850

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Nesto Groen (Excelsior)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Stefan Mitrovic (Excelsior)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Joris Van Overeem (Heerenveen)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Marcus Linday (Heerenveen)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Lewis Schouten (Excelsior)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Chadwick Zach Booth (Excelsior)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Sam Kersten (Heerenveen)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Ilias Bronkhorst (Excelsior)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Mathijs Tielemans (Excelsior)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Nesto Groen (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-123

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-128

Ringo Meerveld (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-125

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-132

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-172

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-167

Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-175

Stefan Mitrovic (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-192

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-192

Vaclav Sejk (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-222

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-263

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-263

Joris Van Overeem (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-278

Chadwick Zach Booth (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-294

Marcus Linday (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-313

Ilias Bronkhorst (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Sam Kersten (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-909

Lewis Schouten (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+400

Under 0.5

-1000

Past Ten Heerenveen Home Games Have Yielded Six Wins

Heerenveen have recorded six victories, three draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Excelsior have clocked up two losses and one win in the past 3 away games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 3.33.

Excelsior won 3-0 when they last played Heerenveen at Abe Lenstra Stadion. The previous 3 H2H games at Abe Lenstra Stadion have included a win for Heerenveen, one draw and Excelsior also landing a victory.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Heerenveen Home Stats		6-3-1	3.00	1.90	1.10	6	4	8	2
Excelsior Away Stats		1-0-2	4.33	1.00	3.33	3	0	2	1

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Heerenveen vs Excelsior Lineups & Team News

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