Eredivisie
07:00 PMSeptember 02, 2023
Regular Season – 4
3 – 1
HT: (0 – 1)
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Heracles and Excelsior Match Stats
BALL POSSESSION
63%37%
ATTACK
15
Total shots9
5
Shots on target3
6
Shots off target3
4
Blocked shots3
9
Shots inside box3
6
Shots outside box6
8
Corner kicks1
3
Offsides0
PASSING
534
Total passes322
454 (85%)
Accurate passes240 (75%)
DISCIPLINE
6
Fouls12
1
Yellow cards4
0
Red cards1
2
Goalkeeper saves2
Heracles and Excelsior Lineups
Heracles
4-3-31G
Michael Brouwer
6.6
19D
Navajo Bakboord
7.3
4D
Sven Sonnenberg
7
21D
Justin HoogmaC ⚽60′
8.3
15D
Jetro Willems 82′
7
14M
Brian De Keersmaecker
8.3
8M
Mario Engels 🔺77′
6.9
10M
Anas Ouahim 🔺77′
6.9
7F
Bryan Limbombe ⚽54′ 🔺62′
7.3
9F
Antonio Satriano 🔺61′
6.9
29F
Emil Hansson 🔺87′
7.3
Substitutes
17M
Thomas Bruns 🔻62′
6.7
44F
Mohamed Sankoh 🔻61′
7.3
32M
Sem Scheperman 🔻77′
6.2
24F
Abdenego Nankishi 🔻77′
6.6
30F
Diego van Oorschot 🔻87′
6.7
16G
Fabian De Keijzer
–
28G
Robin Jalving
–
3D
Jannes Wieckhoff
–
12D
Ruben Roosken
–
6D
Sava Arangel Cestic
–
35D
Stijn Bultman
–
18M
Marko Vejinovic
–
Coach of Heracles
👔 J. Lammers
Excelsior
4-3-31G
Stijn van GasselC
6
2D
Siebe Horemans
7.2
5D
Casper Widell
6.9
16D
Sven Nieuwpoort 🔺76′
6.5
12D
Arthur Zagre 49′
6.2
8M
Cisse Sandra 🔺76′
6.5
4M
Redouan El Yaakoubi
6.7
33M
Julian Baas 🔺63′
7.3
30F
Derensili Sanches Fernandes 🔺76′
6.6
19F
Nikolas Agrafiotis ⚽19′ 🔺34′
7.2
7F
Lazaros Lamprou 56′39′
5.9
Substitutes
17F
Richie Omorowa 🔻34′
6.5
10M
Kian Fitz-Jim 🔻63′
7.2
34D
Serano Seymor 🔻76′
6.7
28D
Ian Smeulers 🔻76′
6.3
11M
Oscar Uddenäs 🔻76′
6.3
18G
Norbert Alblas
–
22D
Mimeirhel Benita
–
15M
Noah Naujoks
–
9F
Troy Parrott
–
Coach of Excelsior
👔 M. Dijkhuizen
Heracles and Excelsior Head to Head
3WINS
0DRAWS
3WINS
Over 1.5 Goals100%
Over 2.5 Goals100%
Both Teams Scored83%
Past H2H Matches & Results
08 Nov 2025
Excelsior
1-2
Heracles
Eredivisie
25 Jul 2025
Heracles
1-2
Excelsior
Club Friendlies
26 Jul 2024
Heracles
1-2
Excelsior
Club Friendlies
12 May 2024
Excelsior
4-0
Heracles
Eredivisie
28 Jul 2023
Heracles
2-1
Excelsior
Club Friendlies
22 Jul 2022
Heracles
2-1
Excelsior
Club Friendlies
Eredivisie Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV |
17 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 52-21 | 31 | 46 |
| 2 |  Feyenoord |
17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 42-21 | 21 | 35 |
| 3 |  Ajax |
17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 32-22 | 10 | 30 |
| 4 |  Nijmegen |
17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 43-29 | 14 | 29 |
| 5 |  Groningen |
17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 25-22 | 3 | 27 |
| 6 |  AZ Alkmaar |
16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 31-28 | 3 | 25 |
| 7 |  Twente |
17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 26-21 | 5 | 25 |
| 8 |  Utrecht |
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 28-23 | 5 | 23 |
| 9 |  Heerenveen |
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 29-26 | 3 | 23 |
| 10 |  Sparta Rotterdam |
17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 18-31 | -13 | 23 |
| 11 |  Sittard |
17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 25-29 | -4 | 21 |
| 12 | Excelsior |
16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 16-27 | -11 | 19 |
| 13 |  G.A. Eagles |
17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 26-29 | -3 | 19 |
| 14 |  Zwolle |
17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 21-38 | -17 | 19 |
| 15 |  Telstar |
17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 20-27 | -7 | 15 |
| 16 |  FC Volendam |
17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 19-31 | -12 | 14 |
| 17 | Heracles |
17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 26-44 | -18 | 14 |
| 18 |  NAC Breda |
17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 16-26 | -10 | 13 |
Qualification/Relegation
Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
Promotion – Champions League (Qualification)
Promotion – Eredivisie (Conference League – Play Offs)
Promotion – Europa League (Qualification)
Eredivisie (Relegation)
Relegation – Eerste Divisie
Heracles vs Excelsior Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2023-09-02
It was a clash of titans at Erve Asito (Almelo) when Heracles locked horns with Excelsior. The Eredivisie fixture on September 02, 2023 had all the makings of a classic showdown.
Every pass was calculated, and every tackle was a statement of intent. It was a test of character for both squads. The tension was palpable, and the players stepped up to deliver a spectacle for the fans.
Standings at Stake
For Heracles, sitting at 17th with 14 points, this was a must-win to keep their hopes alive. Their record of 4W-2D-11L reflects the challenges they have faced.
Excelsior, currently at 12th with 19 points, were not to be outdone. They brought their A-game, aiming to improve their 6W-1D-9L record away from home.
Showdown History
Historically, these games are close. In 3 meetings, Heracles has won 2 times, while Excelsior has 1 wins. 0 games ended in a stalemate.
High intensity is the norm here: 2 times both teams scored, and there were over 2.5 goals in 3 games.
Form Before The Showdown
Recent Matches of Heracles
- Heracles 0-3 Heerenveen (Eredivisie, Dec 20, 2025)
- PSV 4-3 Heracles (Eredivisie, Dec 13, 2025)
- Heracles 1-1 Telstar (Eredivisie, Dec 06, 2025)
- Sittard 1-1 Heracles (Eredivisie, Nov 29, 2025)
- Heracles 4-2 G.A. Eagles (Eredivisie, Nov 22, 2025)
- Excelsior 1-2 Heracles (Eredivisie, Nov 08, 2025)
- Heracles 8-2 Zwolle (Eredivisie, Nov 02, 2025)
- FC Volendam 3-0 Heracles (Eredivisie, Oct 25, 2025)
Recent Matches of Excelsior
- Excelsior 2-1 Zwolle (Eredivisie, Dec 20, 2025)
- Excelsior 0-2 Groningen (Eredivisie, Dec 05, 2025)
- Excelsior 1-0 NAC Breda (Eredivisie, Nov 29, 2025)
- Ajax 1-2 Excelsior (Eredivisie, Nov 22, 2025)
- Excelsior 1-2 Heracles (Eredivisie, Nov 08, 2025)
- Telstar 2-2 Excelsior (Eredivisie, Nov 01, 2025)
- G.A. Eagles 2-0 Excelsior (Eredivisie, Oct 26, 2025)
- Excelsior 1-0 Sittard (Eredivisie, Oct 19, 2025)
- Heerenveen 2-1 Excelsior (Eredivisie, Oct 04, 2025)
- Excelsior 1-2 PSV (Eredivisie, Sep 27, 2025)
Relive The Showdown
Watch the highlights of this epic showdown. Every key moment is captured for you right here.
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