Eredivisie
How did Heerenveen and Excelsior perform?
Heerenveen and Excelsior Match Stats
Heerenveen and Excelsior Lineups
Heerenveen
4-2-3-1 Excelsior
4-2-3-1Heerenveen and Excelsior Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
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
Heerenveen vs Excelsior Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2025-10-04
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Heerenveen faced off against Excelsior at Abe Lenstra Stadion. The Eredivisie fixture, contested on October 04, 2025, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, Heerenveen were sitting in 9 place with 23 points. Their campaign has seen 6 wins and 5 draws, leaving them with a record of 6 losses.
Excelsior, sitting in 12th with 19 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 6 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 5 Eredivisie meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Heerenveen have secured 2 wins.
However, Excelsior have proven to be tough opponents, winning 2 times. There have been 1 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 1 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 3 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of Heerenveen
- Heracles 0-3 Heerenveen (Eredivisie, Dec 20, 2025)
- Sparta Rotterdam 0-3 Heerenveen (Eredivisie, Dec 14, 2025)
- Heerenveen 0-2 PSV (Eredivisie, Dec 06, 2025)
- Zwolle 2-1 Heerenveen (Eredivisie, Nov 28, 2025)
- Heerenveen 3-1 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie, Nov 23, 2025)
- Sittard 2-0 Heerenveen (Eredivisie, Nov 08, 2025)
- Ajax 1-1 Heerenveen (Eredivisie, Nov 01, 2025)
- Heerenveen 3-3 NAC Breda (Eredivisie, Oct 24, 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)
- Excelsior 1-2 PSV (Eredivisie, Sep 27, 2025)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Heerenveen vs Excelsior clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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