Excelsior Maassluis vs Heerenveen: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Wednesday 28 October the KNVB Beker brings Excelsior Maassluis against Heerenveen at Sportpark Dijkpolder. Kick-off: 21:00 WAT.
Current form
Excelsior Maassluis, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over EVV, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Heerenveen, last 5: WWLWD Their latest outing: 3–2 win over ADO Den Haag, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Excelsior Maassluis, collecting 3.0 points per game to 1.7 for Heerenveen.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Excelsior Maassluis 0.4 xG, Heerenveen 1.6 xG – a total near 2.0. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 68%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Excelsior Maassluis 14%, draw 18%, Heerenveen 68%.
GG/NG: GG (52%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Heerenveen to win (68%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Excelsior Maassluis 0–1 Heerenveen. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Excelsior Maassluis14%fair 7.40 · @10.00
Draw18%fair 5.55 · @5.50
Heerenveen68%fair 1.46 · @1.25
2.00Expected goals
0.44Excelsior Maassluis xG
1.56Heerenveen xG
52%Both score
32%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–121%
0–216%
0–014%
1–19%
0–39%
1–27%
From our goals model: Excelsior Maassluis 0.4 – 1.6 Heerenveen expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Heerenveen to win✓
68%
1.46
1.25
Double chance
Heerenveen or draw✓
86%
1.16
1.05
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
52%
1.91
1.70
Draw no bet
Heerenveen (draw no bet)✓
84%
1.20
–
Asian handicap
Heerenveen -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
65%
1.53
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
59%
1.68
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
86%
1.17
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
95%
1.06
–
First team to score
Heerenveen to score first✓
67%
1.49
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
47%
2.12
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Heerenveen / FT Heerenveen✗
40%
2.49
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
7%
13.77
–
Recent results
Excelsior Maassluis – last 6
WWWWWW
24 Oct
vs EVV
1–0
W
17 Oct
@ Zwaluwen
2–0
W
10 Oct
vs TOGB
3–2
W
3 Oct
@ Vvsb
3–2
W
26 Sep
vs Blauw Geel
1–0
W
22 Sep
@ Sportlust '46
2–0
W
2.0Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Heerenveen – last 6
WWLWDL
24 Oct
@ ADO Den Haag
3–2
W
16 Oct
vs Excelsior
4–0
W
9 Oct
@ PSV Eindhoven
0–2
L
19 Sep
@ Sparta Rotterdam
4–0
W
13 Sep
vs Telstar
0–0
D
6 Sep
vs AZ Alkmaar
2–3
L
2.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Excelsior Maassluis and Heerenveen.
What is the prediction for Excelsior Maassluis vs Heerenveen?
Our pick is Heerenveen to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Excelsior Maassluis vs Heerenveen?
On our numbers Excelsior Maassluis have a 14% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Heerenveen 68%.
How many goals will there be in Excelsior Maassluis vs Heerenveen?
We expect about 2.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 32% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Excelsior Maassluis vs Heerenveen?
Our predicted score is Excelsior Maassluis 0–1 Heerenveen, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.0 goals in total.
When is Excelsior Maassluis vs Heerenveen?
Excelsior Maassluis vs Heerenveen (KNVB Beker) kicks off on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 21:00 (West Africa Time) at Sportpark Dijkpolder.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.