Heracles host Excelsior on Friday, 20 March 2026. The kick-off time is 19:00 local. The fixture is part of the Eredivisie schedule. Heracles go into the match 18th in the table; Excelsior sit 14th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Heracles have taken 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 1 loss. Excelsior have collected 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses over the same span. Recent run: 5 losses in a row.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 8 Nov 2025: Heracles 2-1 Excelsior; 12 May 2024: Heracles 0-4 Excelsior; 2 Sept 2023: Heracles 3-1 Excelsior. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Heracles and Excelsior drew 1-1. Heracles scored through S. Scheperman 23'. Excelsior replied with D. Sanches Fernandes 57'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 57 as the contest closed.

Heracles held 50% of the ball against 50% for Excelsior. Shots on target finished 4-4. Expected goals read 1.52 for Heracles, 1.06 for Excelsior.

The 1-1 draw gives both clubs a single point. Heracles sat 18th and Excelsior 14th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.