Heracles Almelo vs Excelsior Rotterdam predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The red-blacks, having lost their last match against SC Heerenveen, travel to Almelo with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 28th round of the Eredivisie,  Heracles Almelo will face Excelsior Rotterdam at Erve Asito stadium on 20 March at 15:00.

After a draw in their last game played, Heracles Almelo is currently in 18º position in the tournament with 18 points, while Excelsior Rotterdam is currently in 15º position with 26.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Heracles Almelo vs Excelsior Rotterdam.

Heracles Almelo

Heracles Almelo comes from playing against FC Utrecht and finished the match with a result of 0-0, with draw for both teams. In that last match between Heracles Almelo and FC Utrecht, Heraclieden team achieved a 47% possession of the ball, with 3 shots on goal without managing to score a goal to their opponent.

In the last 6 matches, the team coached by Ernest Faber has achieved 1 win, 1 draw y 4 defeats. Heracles Almelo average number of goals per game is 0.7 goals, while they concede an average of 2.2 goals per game. With this trend, they have kept 1 clean sheet in 1 official match. In those 6 matches, they have scored a total of 4 goals while conceding 13 goals.

Latest statistics in Heracles Almelo matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 4/6
• Both teams to score: 3/6
• First to concede goals: 4/6

Excelsior Rotterdam

Excelsior Rotterdam, meanwhile, are coming off a 1-2 defeat against SC Heerenveen, and travel to the Erve Asito stadium with the intention of turning this last result around and facing Heracles Almelo.

In that match between Excelsior Rotterdam and SC Heerenveen, the red-blacks team achieved 51% ball possession, getting 5 shots on goal, 1 of which was a goal. The goal was scored by Noah Naujoks.

Analysing the last 6 matches, R. den Uil's team has won 1, drawn 1 and lost 4, and is on a run of 4 consecutive defeats. Excelsior Rotterdam average 1.2 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.5 goals per game. With this trend, they have 4 official matches without clean sheets. In those 6 matches, they have scored a total of 7 goals while conceding 9 goals.

Latest statistics in Excelsior Rotterdam matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 4/6
• Both teams to score: 4/6
• Matches conceding goals: 4
• First to concede goals: 4/6
• Losing streak: 4

Heracles Almelo vs Excelsior Rotterdam: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

Analysis of the head-to-head H2H between Heracles Almelo vs Excelsior Rotterdam has helped us to create this prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Eredivisie competition, in an event that took place at the Van Donge & De Roo stadium on 08-11-2025 with the result of 1-2, with Heracles Almelo winning.

The last 5 meetings between Heracles Almelo and Excelsior Rotterdam have resulted in 2 wins for Heracles Almelo, 3 wins for Excelsior Rotterdam. In those matches, Heracles Almelo managed to score 6 goals, while Excelsior Rotterdam scored 12 goals against Heracles Almelo.

• In 3/5 matches both teams scored
• En 5/5 games it was an Over 2.5 goals