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Excelsior Maassluis vs Heerenveen - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Netherlands Netherlands

KNVB Beker Sportpark Dijkpolder, Maassluis
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
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08:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

The first leg ended 0-3. The second leg of this knockout tie follows. This one's hard to separate. Recent numbers: Excelsior Maassluis at 1.52 goals for, 1.35 against; Heerenveen at 2 for, 1.79 against. Past meetings favor Heerenveen slightly — 0-1-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Oct 30, 2019, ending 0:3. Model xG sits at 1.69 vs 1.00, favoring Heerenveen. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

60%
Excelsior Maassluis
20%
Draws
20%
Heerenveen
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Excelsior Maassluis

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

60% / High Confidence
  • Excelsior Maassluis have won more games recently than Heerenveen.
  • Excelsior Maassluis are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • Excelsior Maassluis have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Heerenveen, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Excelsior Maassluis Clean Sheet 20%
Heerenveen Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Excelsior Maassluis Heerenveen
Matches Played 31 28
Wins 14 13
Draws 4 6
Losses 13 9
Goals Scored 1.52 2
Goals Conceded 1.35 1.79
Expected Goals (xG) 1.69 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 30, 2019 KNVB Beker
Excelsior Maassluis vs Heerenveen
0:3

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Excelsior Maassluis 85 / 100
Heerenveen 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Excelsior Maassluis Heerenveen

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Excelsior Maassluis Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Excelsior Maassluis has registered 5 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Excelsior Maassluis scored in 71% of their last 31 games.

Heerenveen has conceded goals in 79% of their last 28 outings.

H2H data points to 3.00 goals as a typical output.

Scoring Trends

Excelsior Maassluis VS Heerenveen
2 Goals Scored 1.25
0.75 Goals Conceded 1.38
75% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 50%
38% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Excelsior Maassluis

(Home)
03 Oct
VVSB
2 : 3
Excelsior Maassluis
26 Sept
Excelsior Maassluis
1 : 0
Blauw Geel
22 Sept
Sportlust
0 : 2
Excelsior Maassluis
19 Sept
Excelsior Maassluis
5 : 0
Roosendaal
12 Sept
Achilles Veen
2 : 3
Excelsior Maassluis
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Heerenveen

(Away)
09 Oct
PSV
2 : 0
Heerenveen
19 Sept
Sparta Rotterdam
0 : 4
Heerenveen
13 Sept
Heerenveen
0 : 0
Telstar
06 Sept
Heerenveen
2 : 3
AZ Alkmaar
30 Aug
Willem II
2 : 2
Heerenveen
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

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ACV Assen 6
Westlandia 1
VV Hoogeveen 3
SVZW Wierden 2
Groene Ster 2
VV Heerjansdam 1
Be Quick 1887 0
AFC 2
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RKSV UDI 19 5
Dongen 2
Watergraafsmeer 4
TEC 4
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Longa '30 0
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Lierop 0
VV Zwaluwen 7
Purmersteijn 4
RKVV Zwaluw 3
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Gemert 2
NSVV 2
VV Kloetinge 4
Achilles Veen 4
SV Poortugaal 2
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VV Bennekom 0
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ACV Assen 2
VV Hoogeveen 1
Groene Ster 1
AFC 6
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RKSV UDI 19 1
Watergraafsmeer 5
TEC 4
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Germania Groesbeek 1
Kozakken Boys 5
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Eemdijk 2
Roosendaal 1
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RKAV Volendam 3
Spakenburg 2
TOGB 4
Rohda Raalte 6
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VV Zwaluwen 0
Purmersteijn 1
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VV Kloetinge 8
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Utrecht -
Maastricht -
Excelsior -
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Eemdijk -
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