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As Excelsior Rotterdam prepares to host SC Heerenveen on March 7, 2026, both teams come into the match with varying degrees of recent success. Excelsior has struggled, managing to secure a victory in just 1 of their last 5 matches, which raises questions about their current form and tactical approach. They will need to bolster their defensive solidity and improve their attacking efficiency to capitalize on home advantage.
Conversely, SC Heerenveen has shown slightly better form, with 2 victories in their last 5 outings. Their recent performances suggest a more cohesive unit, capable of creating goal-scoring opportunities while maintaining a stronger defensive posture. With an away win probability of 42.8%, Heerenveen will likely look to leverage their momentum and tactical strengths in a bid for all three points.
Bookmakers currently favor SC Heerenveen with odds of 2.29 for an away win, compared to 2.88 for Excelsior at home. Our model predicts a 30.9% chance of an Excelsior victory, a 25.5% chance of a draw, and a 42.8% likelihood of an away win, with a predicted final scoreline of 1:1. As such, both teams will be seeking to capitalize on this critical matchup, making for an intriguing contest.
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| Excelsior 32.5% |
Draw 26.5% |
Heerenveen 41% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.95 | 3.55 | 2.32 | |
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2.96 | 3.62 | 2.34 | |
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2.88 | 3.3 | 2.25 | |
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2.9 | 3.67 | 2.27 |
Latest Results
| 20.02.26 Fortuna Sittard – Excelsior Rotterdam – 2:1 14.02.26 Excelsior Rotterdam – AZ Alkmaar – 1:2 06.02.26 NAC Breda – Excelsior Rotterdam – 0:2 01.02.26 Excelsior Rotterdam – Ajax Amsterdam – 2:2 24.01.26 FC Twente – Excelsior Rotterdam – 0:0 |
28.02.26 SC Heerenveen – Sparta Rotterdam – 2:1 21.02.26 PSV Eindhoven – SC Heerenveen – 3:1 15.02.26 SC Heerenveen – PEC Zwolle – 4:2 11.02.26 Go Ahead Eagles – SC Heerenveen – 1:3 07.02.26 FC Twente – SC Heerenveen – 5:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 04.10.25 SC Heerenveen – Excelsior Rotterdam – 2:1 19.01.24 Excelsior Rotterdam – SC Heerenveen – 3:0 23.09.23 SC Heerenveen – Excelsior Rotterdam – 0:3 13.05.23 SC Heerenveen – Excelsior Rotterdam – 0:0 22.12.22 SC Heerenveen – Excelsior Rotterdam – 1:0 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | PSV | 25 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 73:30 | 43 | 65 |
| 2 | Feyenoord | 24 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 55:33 | 22 | 48 |
| 3 | Ajax | 25 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 47:31 | 16 | 44 |
| 4 | Nijmegen | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 61:43 | 18 | 43 |
| 5 | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 42:38 | 4 | 39 |
| 6 | Twente | 24 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 39:26 | 13 | 38 |
| 7 | Sparta Rotterdam | 25 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 32:42 | -10 | 37 |
| 8 | Heerenveen | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 42:43 | -1 | 34 |
| 9 | Sittard | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 39:45 | -6 | 32 |
| 10 | Utrecht | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 36:31 | 5 | 31 |
| 11 | Groningen | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 31:32 | -1 | 31 |
| 12 | Zwolle | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 34:50 | -16 | 28 |
| 13 | G.A. Eagles | 24 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 37:39 | -2 | 26 |
| 14 | Excelsior | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 26:41 | -15 | 26 |
| 15 | FC Volendam | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 26:39 | -13 | 24 |
| 16 | NAC Breda | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 25:39 | -14 | 22 |
| 17 | Telstar | 25 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 31:41 | -10 | 21 |
| 18 | Heracles | 25 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 32:65 | -33 | 17 |
Dutch Eredivisie Outrights
1. PSV: 1 (95.24%)
2. Ajax: 100 (0.95%)
3. Twente: 100 (0.95%)
4. Feyenoord: 100 (0.95%)
5. Nijmegen: 100 (0.95%)
6. AZ Alkmaar: 100 (0.95%)
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