Heracles Almelo vs Excelsior predictions, Mar 20, 2026

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As Heracles Almelo prepares to host Excelsior Rotterdam in the Dutch Eredivisie on March 20, 2026, both teams are looking to shift their recent form. Heracles has struggled significantly, failing to clinch a victory in their last five outings, which may weigh heavily on their confidence heading into this fixture. Their home ground advantage could play a crucial role in this matchup, as they look to capitalize on local support.

On the other hand, Excelsior comes into the match on slightly firmer ground, having secured a single win in their last five games. However, this marginal improvement might not sufficiently distance them from their own inconsistency. From a tactical perspective, both teams may adopt cautious approaches, particularly given their recent struggles.

Bookmakers favor Heracles marginally with odds of 2.28 for a home win compared to 2.80 for an away victory, reflecting a tight contest ahead. The predictive model suggests a 42.5% chance of a home victory, a 25.4% likelihood for a draw, and 31.4% for an away win—leading to a projected final score of 1:1. As both sides seek to regain form, this match promises to be a closely contested affair with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Heracles 40.5%

Draw 26.4%

Excelsior 33%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.38	3.62	2.9	Watch and Bet
	2.3	3.3	2.8
	2.31	3.65	2.84

Latest Results

06.03.26 Heracles Almelo – FC Utrecht – 0:0 28.02.26 Heracles Almelo – PSV Eindhoven – 1:3 22.02.26 Go Ahead Eagles – Heracles Almelo – 4:0 14.02.26 Heracles Almelo – NAC Breda – 0:1 07.02.26 NEC Nijmegen – Heracles Almelo – 4:1

07.03.26 Excelsior Rotterdam – SC Heerenveen – 1:2 01.03.26 Excelsior Rotterdam – Go Ahead Eagles – 0:1 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

Facts

This time, only outsiders will meet in a game (ranked 18 in the zone Relegation ~ Eerste Divisie and 15).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Heracles won 3.

Heracles is going through a poor run of results (last 5 games: 0 wins).

Excelsior is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Heracles won 8 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 31:37. (average 1.6:1.9).

Including home matches between the teams, Heracles won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 19:20. (average 1.6:1.7).

Latest Head To Head

08.11.25 Excelsior Rotterdam – Heracles Almelo – 1:2 26.07.24 Heracles Almelo – Excelsior Rotterdam – 1:2 12.05.24 Excelsior Rotterdam – Heracles Almelo – 4:0 02.09.23 Heracles Almelo – Excelsior Rotterdam – 3:1 28.07.23 Heracles Almelo – Excelsior Rotterdam – 2:1

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	PSV	26	22	2	2	75:31	44	68
2	Feyenoord	26	15	4	7	58:38	20	49
3	Nijmegen	26	13	7	6	64:43	21	46
4	Twente	26	11	11	4	45:27	18	44
5	Ajax	26	11	11	4	48:34	14	44
6	AZ Alkmaar	26	11	6	9	43:42	1	39
7	Sparta Rotterdam	26	11	5	10	33:43	-10	38
8	Heerenveen	26	10	7	9	44:44	0	37
9	Utrecht	26	9	8	9	38:31	7	35
10	Groningen	27	10	5	12	37:37	0	35
11	Sittard	26	9	5	12	40:49	-9	32
12	Zwolle	27	7	9	11	36:52	-16	30
13	G.A. Eagles	26	6	11	9	39:43	-4	29
14	FC Volendam	26	7	6	13	29:44	-15	27
15	Excelsior	26	7	5	14	27:44	-17	26
16	Telstar	26	5	9	12	35:42	-7	24
17	NAC Breda	26	5	8	13	28:42	-14	23
18	Heracles	26	5	3	18	32:65	-33	18

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