Heracles vs Excelsior Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Mar 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Heracles vs Excelsior

Heracles host Excelsior at Asito Stadion, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Friday 20 March.

We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Excelsior +0.25 at -137 against Heracles. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.

Heracles were beaten in their last game. Away from home at AFAS Stadion, AZ Alkmaar claimed a 4-0 win. The Almelo team had 48% possession and managed two shots on target.

Excelsior were beaten in their previous five games and the latest was on the road at De Kuip. Feyenoord claimed a 2-1 win. Ruben den Uil's men were 51% in the possession stakes and had three shots on goal, with Arthur Zagre finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Heracles triumphed in the last encounter between the pair. Landing a 2-1 away victory when playing Excelsior at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. The past 4 H2H meetings have seen both sides land two wins.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Excelsior	32	9	7	16	39	53	-14	39:53	34
18	Heracles	32	5	4	23	34	80	-46	34:80	19

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Heracles have 1 win, 8 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.6 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. Ernest Faber's side have averaged 44.3% possession, 352.3 passes and 3.9 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 2.5 goals from 7.0 shots on goal, 15.9 attempts and 5.7 corners.

Lequincio Zeefuik is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Ajdin Hrustic, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck, Luka Kulenovic and Tristan van Gilst each have 1. Djevencio van der Kust has the most assists with 2, while goalkeeper Remko Pasveer has one clean sheet.

Excelsior have won 1, lost 5 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.1 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 49.2% possession, 432.0 passes, 4.7 corners taken and 6.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts.

Noah Naujoks has top scored with 3, while Arthur Zagre, Irakli Yegoian and Miliano Jonathans are next on 2. Gyan de Regt is top assists provider with 3, while Stijn van Gassel has recorded 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Heracles confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Remko Pasveer (GK), Jannes Wieckhoff, Damon Mirani, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck, Ivan Mesik, Sem Scheperman, Rhys Bozinovski, Erik Ahlstrand, Ajdin Hrustic, Naci Unuvar, Lequincio Zeefuik.

Excelsior confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Stijn van Gassel (GK), Ilias Bronkhorst, Casper Widell, Lewis Schouten, Arthur Zagre, Lennard Hartjes, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Noah Naujoks, Irakli Yegoian, Gyan de Regt, Jerolldino Bergraaf.

Heracles vs Excelsior Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Heracles vs Excelsior preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to corners advice, player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

We’ll side with Excelsior +0.25 for this Eredivisie clash, with an attractive -137 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.

The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable Eredivisie stats.

Key Heracles vs Excelsior league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Excelsior in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Heracles in 6 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Heracles in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Heracles in 16 of their last 20 games.

The best betting apps make it a 57.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Heracles 1 - 2 Excelsior

Excelsior can be backed at +700 to triumph by a 2-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Lequincio Zeefuik Over 2.5 Shots +104

Lequincio Zeefuik (Heracles) has fired over 2.5 shots in three consecutive Eredivisie games on home soil. If you side with our view that he can cover the Player Shots line, then you are able to secure odds of +104 for this outcome.

Latest Lequincio Zeefuik Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+650

Shots

Over 2.5

-132

Under 2.5

-

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Noah Naujoks to Score +210

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) has netted two goals in his past five Eredivisie matches. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +210.

Latest Noah Naujoks Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+200

First

+550

Shots

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Heracles Under 5.5 Corners -159

The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Heracles in six consecutive home matches. For Team Corners, we’re expecting Heracles to fall short and you can land odds of -159.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Heracles

Total

9.60 3.90 5.70

Home

9.10 4.10 5.00

Away

11.40 4.80 6.60

Excelsior

Total

10.80 4.70 6.10

Home

9.60 4.50 5.10

Away

11.10 4.50 6.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-102

Under 10.5

-141

Heracles Corners

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

+102

Excelsior Corners

Over 4.5

-147

Under 4.5

+104

Most Corners

1

-102

X

+650

2

+102

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Heracles vs Excelsior 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.

You can get betting odds of +160 for Heracles winning this Eredivisie clash and the bookies have Excelsior available at +163. If you want to back the draw, it’s on offer at +230.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Heracles available at -120 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Excelsior at -118.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -192 for the BTTS Yes option.

There’s lots to like about the top football betting sites and that includes the hundreds of markets available for each Eredivisie match. You are spoilt for choice when it comes to available options.

Full-Time Result

1

+160

X

+230

2

+163

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+125

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-217

12

-313

X2

-213

Draw No Bet

1

-120

2

-118

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+123

2 Hcp +0.25

-154

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+135

Luka Kulenovic is available at +170 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +480 to find the net first.

Luka Kulenovic (Heracles)

First

+170

Anytime

+480

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

First

+200

Anytime

+550

Lequincio Zeefuik (Heracles)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Jerolldino Bergraaf (Excelsior)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Naci Ünüvar (Heracles)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Bryan Limbombe (Heracles)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Ajdin Hrustic (Heracles)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Mario Engels (Heracles)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

First

+380

Anytime

+1050

Thomas Bruns (Heracles)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Erik Ahlstrand (Heracles)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Walid Ould-Chikh (Heracles)

First

+420

Anytime

+1150

Ivan Mesik (Heracles)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Emil Hansson (Excelsior)

First

+510

Anytime

+1400

Sem Scheperman (Heracles)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Lewis Schouten (Excelsior)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Djevencio Van der Kust (Heracles)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Jan Zamburek (Heracles)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Chris-Kévin Nadje (Excelsior)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Mathijs Tielemans (Excelsior)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Damon Mirani (Heracles)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-

Jerolldino Bergraaf (Excelsior)

Over 2.5

-116

Under 2.5

-

Naci Ünüvar (Heracles)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

Lequincio Zeefuik (Heracles)

Over 2.5

-132

Under 2.5

-

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Ivan Mesik (Heracles)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-

Walid Ould-Chikh (Heracles)

Over 1.5

+143

Under 1.5

-

Thomas Bruns (Heracles)

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

Erik Ahlstrand (Heracles)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Mario Engels (Heracles)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Ajdin Hrustic (Heracles)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

-

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Bryan Limbombe (Heracles)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Emil Hansson (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

-

Sem Scheperman (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Lewis Schouten (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Djevencio Van der Kust (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Jan Zamburek (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Chris-Kévin Nadje (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Mathijs Tielemans (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Damon Mirani (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-

Heracles haven’t tasted victory at Asito Stadion in the previous three matches. The Almelo team have finished with five defeats, three wins and two draws in the past 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 2.20.

Excelsior have finished with five defeats, three draws and two wins in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

The previous Asito Stadion encounter involved a 3-1 Heracles win against Excelsior.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Heracles Home Stats		3-2-5	3.80	1.60	2.20	6	4	5	5
Excelsior Away Stats		2-3-5	2.80	1.10	1.70	6	4	7	3

• 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

Heracles vs Excelsior Lineups & Team News

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