SBV Excelsior vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SBV Excelsior vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.
- SBV Excelsior 7 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Assistant 1 Joost van Zuilen
- Assistant 2 Murat Kucukerbir (Netherlands)
4 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 4.0 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | PSV | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Groningen | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 7 | 5 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 7 | 5 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 7 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 7 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Heracles Almelo | H | 4–0 | W |
| 06 May | NEC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Apr | AFC Ajax | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Apr | FC Volendam | H | 4–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Apr | PSV | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | SBV Excelsior | A | 0–4 | L |
| 05 May | RKC Waalwijk | H | 0–5 | L |
| 28 Apr | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Apr | SC Heerenveen | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Apr | AZ | H | 5–0 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
SBV Excelsior this season
SBV Excelsior this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
SBV Excelsior
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
5/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
3/1
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
SBV Excelsior
| Aymen Sliti | 3 G | 1 A |
| David Garden | 3 G | |
| Irakli Yegoian | 2 G | 5 A |
| Noah Naujoks | 2 G | |
| Casper Widell | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SBV Excelsior and Heracles Almelo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' Heracles Almelo seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' Thomas Bruns is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Heracles Almelo tonight.
- 25' SBV Excelsior are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Heracles Almelo backline.
- 30' SBV Excelsior is showing some good football. However, SBV Excelsior are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 35' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 48' The Ireland forward Troy Parrott breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 1-0!
- 52' Controversy at the stadium! Mohamed Sankoh argues furiously but the card stands.
- 57' Another substitution for Heracles Almelo to replace Bryan Limbombe by Mario Engels on 57 minute.
- 62' The crowd applauds Derensili Sanches Fernandes as he leaves the pitch. Couhaib Driouech steps in for SBV Excelsior.
- 65' The referee has no hesitation. Ajdin Hrustic is booked for Heracles Almelo — card on 65.
- 66' The deadlock is broken! Troy Parrott gets on the scoresheet on 66 minutes.
- 67' Couhaib Driouech adds to his 0 season tally! SBV Excelsior lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
- 67' It’s gonna be a card for Couhaib Driouech.
- 70' SBV Excelsior player sees a card in front of him.
- 72' Thomas Bruns has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ajdin Hrustic on 72 minute.
- 77' Heracles Almelo started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 77.
- 82' Fredrik Oppegard has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 85' The SBV Excelsior bench stirs into life. Lazaros Lamprou is withdrawn and Noah Naujoks gets his opportunity.
- 90' A tactical swap from SBV Excelsior — Mike van Duinen on, Troy Parrott off on 90 minutes.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 4-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
SBV Excelsior Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 10
- 2
-
7
Lazaros Lamprou ↓ Noah Naujoks 85'
- 12
- 23
-
9
Troy Parrott ↓ Mike van Duinen 90'
- 33
- 1
- 4
- 22
- 30
Bench
-
29
Mike van Duinen ↑ 90'
- 16
- 38
-
14
Couhaib Driouech ↑ 62'
- 8
-
15
Noah Naujoks ↑ 85'
- 11
- 5
- 17
- 32
Coach
Marinus Dijkhuizen
Heracles Almelo Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
-
20
Ajdin Hrustic ↓ Thomas Bruns 72'
-
5
Jordy Bruijn ↓ Marko Vejinovic 57'
- 21
- 27
- 14
- 19
- 12
-
7
Bryan Limbombe ↓ Mario Engels 57'
- 22
- 44
Bench
-
18
Marko Vejinovic ↑ 57'
-
17
Thomas Bruns ↑ 72'
-
8
Mario Engels ↑ 57'
- 15
- 16
-
3
Jannes Wieckhoff ↑ 85'
- 36
- 32
- 39
- 30
Coach
Hendrie Kruzen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adrian Dalmau | 3 |
| Elias Mar Omarsson | 3 |
| Troy Parrott | 2 |
| Couhaib Driouech | 2 |
| Mohamed Sankoh | 1 |
| Kristoffer Peterson | 1 |
| Nikolas Agrafiotis | 1 |
| Mohammed Osman | 1 |
Head to Head
SBV Excelsior Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.97
SBV Excelsior xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SBV Excelsior win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
SBV Excelsior or Draw
75%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
48%
SBV Excelsior or Heracles Almelo
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SBV Excelsior win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–0 not predicted4 – 0Actual
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 0
6.5%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
6.1%
3 – 1
6%
0 – 0
5.1%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — SBV Excelsior
| Handicap | SBV Excelsior covers | Push | Heracles Almelo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 21% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
SBV Excelsior keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.