Prediction for match Excelsior — Heracles, 08.11.2025

Match Analysis: Excelsior vs Heracles

On November 8, in the Eredivisie, Excelsior will face Heracles. The odds for an Excelsior win are 1.85, indicating a 51.25% probability. Heracles' chances are rated at 3.70 (25.62%), while a draw is at 4.10 (23.13%). Based on the percentage distribution, Excelsior has the edge, but the gap between the teams isn't overwhelming. The betting lines also highlight options for totals, both teams to score, and double chances, reflecting the potential unpredictability of the match's outcome.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Excelsior had an average possession of 52%, committed 13.2 fouls, received 1.6 yellow cards, and was caught offside 0.4 times per game. They averaged 6.6 corners per match. Heracles, over the same period, showed 41% possession, 12 fouls, 1.6 yellow cards, and 0.6 offsides, with 2.8 corners. Recent results for Excelsior include a 2-2 draw with Telstar (01.11), a 0-1 loss to Excelsior Maassluis (29.10), and a 0-2 defeat against Go Ahead Eagles (26.10). Heracles played an 8-2 victory over Zwolle (02.11), a 4-1 win against NAC Breda (29.10), and a 0-3 loss to Volendam (25.10). In their last head-to-head on July 25, 2025, Heracles lost to Excelsior 1-2, with the total over 2.5 goals hitting.

Goals by Match Statistics

In the span of 5 games, Excelsior averaged 0.8 goals scored, 1.4 goals conceded, with a total of 2.2 goals per match. Heracles had a different scenario: averaging 2.6 goals scored, 3 conceded, and 5.6 total goals per game, indicating high scoring matches. Over 5 matches, Excelsior's total over 2.5 occurred twice, under thrice. Heracles saw the total over 2.5 in all 5 games. By halves: Excelsior had over 1.5 goals in the first half once in 5 matches, and 3 out of 5 in the second half; Heracles had 3 out of 5 in the first half, and 5 out of 5 in the second half over 1.5 goals. Excelsior most frequently scored in the 0-15, 46-60, and 76-90 minute intervals (25% each), conceding evenly across four intervals. Heracles' scoring peak was 46-60 minutes (36%), conceding peak was 31-45 minutes (29%). Given Heracles' high scoring nature and their consistent over 2.5 totals in recent matches, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.65 odds seems logical.

Corners in the Match

In the last five games, Excelsior averaged 6.6 corners, Heracles 2.8. The frequency of over 9.5 corners: both teams hit this mark 3 times out of 5. The odds for total corners are: over 9.5 at 1.67, under 9.5 at 2.10. The corner outcome odds are: Excelsior to win - 1.62, Heracles - 2.60. The analysis shows Excelsior consistently racks up corners, and the total over 9.5 occurred in the majority of both teams' matches. An optimal choice appears to be a bet on over 9.5 corners at 1.67 odds.