Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 05/13/2023
To build a prediction for the Heerenveen - Excelsior match, scheduled for 13 May 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Heerenveen have played 50 matches, in which they won 16 of them, drew 12 times and lost 22 matches. Excelsior, having played 50 matches, won 13 times, drew 10 matches and lost 27 defeats. In the league, Heerenveen average 1.2 goals scored per game and 1.6 conceded. Excelsior average 1.1 scored and 2 conceded. These sides last met on 21 December 2022 at Excelsior's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
Heerenveen concedes over 2 goals in 5 out of 9 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)10.9
Heerenveen concedes over 2 goals in 4 out of last 6 home matches.
IT2O (2.5)10.9
Heerenveen lostat home in 5 out of 6 last matches.
W25.17
Heerenveen concedes over 1 goal in 5 out of last 6 home matches.
IT2O (1.5)3.54
Excelsior concedes over 2 goals in 6 out of 13 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)2.675
Excelsior concedes over 2 goals in 8 out of last 14 away matches.
IT1O (2.5)2.675
In 9 out of 12 last home matches, Heerenveen concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)2.455
Excelsior does not score in 11 out of 16 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)2.42
Excelsior does not scoreaway in 7 matches straight.
IT2U (0.5)2.42
In 7 out of last 10 away matches, Excelsior lost the first half.
1st Half - W12.096
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including goalkeeper Андрис Нопперт. The squad is also missing several rotation players. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Роб Диперинк (Netherlands). Over the last 87 matches, he has shown 218 yellow cards (averaging 2.5 per match) and 13 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 22% of matches (19 out of 87). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.