SBV Excelsior vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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SBV Excelsior vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.
- SBV Excelsior 2 games · 3 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)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
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
50%
Clean Sheets
SBV Excelsior this season
SBV Excelsior this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
SBV Excelsior
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: SBV Excelsior gets underway.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. SBV Excelsior must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' The 32-year-old Mario Engels has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' SBV Excelsior are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 45' Australia international Ajdin Hrustic has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 48' What composure from Troy Parrott! The Ireland international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 52' The referee shows Heracles Almelo player a card on 52.
- 57' The crowd applauds Bryan Limbombe as he leaves the pitch. Mario Engels steps in for Heracles Almelo.
- 62' The whistle greets Derensili Sanches Fernandes as he departs to be replaced by Couhaib Driouech.
- 65' The referee has no hesitation. Ajdin Hrustic is booked for Heracles Almelo — card on 65.
- 66' Magnificent from Troy Parrott! That is 44 goals in 385 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 67' What composure from Couhaib Driouech! The Morocco international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 67' It’s a booking for SBV Excelsior player. Couhaib Driouech gets a card.
- 70' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Arthur Zagre on 70 minutes.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Thomas Bruns. He replaces Ajdin Hrustic on 72 minute.
- 77' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mohamed Sankoh, as he is very good at scoring at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 82' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Michael Brouwer suffering a number of foals already.
- 85' It is a substitution in SBV Excelsior team. Lazaros Lamprou is replaced by Noah Naujoks on 85 minute.
- 90' Troy Parrott makes way for Mike van Duinen at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from SBV Excelsior.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Heracles Almelo.
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 |
| Mohammed Osman | 1 |
| Brandley Kuwas | 1 |
| Lerin Duarte | 1 |
| Jurgen Mattheij | 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.