FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
HeerenveenSettled
93% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Named the same eleven 2 matches running.
ExcelsiorSettled
85% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
Heerenveen
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Excelsior
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Heerenveen
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Excelsior
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Injuries & suspensions
Full list →Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.
HEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS
Heerenveen vs Excelsior record
14
Heerenveen wins
3
Draws
6
Excelsior wins
23 meetings on record
LAST MEETINGS
- 7 Mar 2026Excelsior 1–2 HeerenveenEredivisie
- 4 Oct 2025Heerenveen 2–1 ExcelsiorEredivisie
- 19 Jan 2024Excelsior 3–0 HeerenveenEredivisie
- 23 Sept 2023Heerenveen 0–3 ExcelsiorEredivisie
- 13 May 2023Heerenveen 0–0 ExcelsiorEredivisie
- 5 Nov 2022Excelsior 0–1 HeerenveenEredivisie
- 30 Jul 2022Heerenveen 3–1 ExcelsiorFriendlies Clubs
- 30 Oct 2019Excelsior 0–3 HeerenveenKNVB Beker
- 30 Mar 2019Heerenveen 1–0 ExcelsiorEredivisie
- 22 Sept 2018Excelsior 3–3 HeerenveenEredivisie
About this match
Heerenveen vs Excelsior lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for Heerenveen vs Excelsior in the Eredivisie on 16 Oct 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 7pm BST kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for Heerenveen vs Excelsior?
- Our predicted XIs for Heerenveen and Excelsior are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Heerenveen vs Excelsior announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Heerenveen vs Excelsior kick off?
- Heerenveen vs Excelsior kicks off at 7pm BST on 16 Oct 2026.