Netherlands. Premier League

Heerenveen vs Excelsior

Heerenveen
Finished
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 20:00 CET
Excelsior

Match Preview

Will Heerenveen maintain their form or can Excelsior spring a surprise? Find out on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 20:00 at Home Arena, Germany, as these two Netherlands. Premier League rivals clash once more. Bastian Dankert is the appointed official. Forecast: Clear skies, 20°C. Potential absentees include Braun and Schwarz. Their previous meetings: Excelsior 1 - 4 Heerenveen (2022). Excelsior 3 - 4 Heerenveen (2022). Excelsior 3 - 0 Heerenveen (2024). Excelsior 2 - 1 Heerenveen (2021). Excelsior 4 - 1 Heerenveen (2023). Best bet: 3:2.

Post-Match Summary

Full time: Heerenveen 0:0 Excelsior. This Netherlands. Premier League fixture lived up to expectations with end-to-end action. Deniz Aytekin kept a tight grip on the match as tensions ran high in Germany.

Fan Reactions (6)

★★★★☆ 4 / 5 (6 reviews)
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Uwe G. Oct 14, 2026
★★★★★

Been waiting for this fixture since the schedule dropped! Goalkeeper was a wall! Heerenveen to win 4:2.

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Andreas B. Oct 15, 2026
★★★☆☆

If Excelsior play like they did last week, they've got a chance. That second half was insane! Maybe 2:1?

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Dirk V. Oct 15, 2026
★★★★★

Local derby vibes! Heerenveen vs Excelsior never disappoints. What an incredible match! I'll go 0:3.

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Wolfgang N. Oct 15, 2026
★★★★☆

Watching from the pub on Oct 16 — pints and football! Best game of the season! Calling it 0:0.

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Jan P. Oct 15, 2026
★★★★☆

First time watching Heerenveen vs Excelsior live this season! VAR ruined everything again! Prediction: 2:3.

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Sarah K. Oct 15, 2026
★★★☆☆

I'm so hyped for Heerenveen vs Excelsior on Oct 16! Clinical finish from the lads! My prediction: 4:1.