Heerenveen lineup vs Excelsior
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Heerenveen's expected lineup vs Excelsior, Fri 16 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 8 matches): Klaverboer (8); Kersten (8), Willemsen (8), Zagaritis (8), Braude (7); Meerveld (6), Linday (5), Courtens (5); Vente (8), Trenskow (8), Rivera (6). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the PSV Eindhoven match on 9 Oct.
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Heerenveen predicted lineup vs Excelsior
MOST USED XIHeerenveen's expected lineup at home to Excelsior in the DED is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 8 official matches: Klaverboer in goal, a back four of Kersten, Willemsen, Zagaritis and Braude, and Vente, Trenskow and Rivera further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
- DEFKersten
- DEFWillemsen
- DEFZagaritis
- DEFBraude
- MIDMeerveld
- MIDLinday
- MIDCourtens
- FWDVente
- FWDTrenskow
- FWDRivera
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 28 of the last 30 matches.
- Based on starts across 8 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Heerenveen, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Heerenveen are 10th in the DED on 9 points from 8 games. They have W1 D2 L2 in their last five.
Most Common Heerenveen Starting XI
Based on 8 official matches this season
- KlaverboerGK · 8 starts
- KerstenDEF · 8 starts
- WillemsenDEF · 8 starts
- ZagaritisDEF · 8 starts
- BraudeDEF · 7 starts
- MeerveldMID · 6 starts
- LindayMID · 5 starts
- CourtensMID · 5 starts
- VenteFWD · 8 starts
- TrenskowFWD · 8 starts
- RiveraFWD · 6 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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Heerenveen vs Excelsior
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- What is Heerenveen's expected lineup?
- Heerenveen's expected lineup at home to Excelsior in the DED is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 8 official matches: Klaverboer in goal, a back four of Kersten, Willemsen, Zagaritis and Braude, and Vente, Trenskow and Rivera further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Klaverboer, Kersten, Willemsen, Zagaritis, Braude, Meerveld, Linday, Courtens, Vente, Trenskow, Rivera.
- Who started Heerenveen's last match?
- Heerenveen's starting XI on 9 Oct 2026 in the Eredivisie (4-2-3-1): B. Klaverboer, O. Braude, S. Kersten, M. Willemsen, V. Zagaritis, M. Linday, L. Smans, J. Trenskow, N. Courtens, M. Rivera, D. Vente.
- What was Heerenveen's last result?
- Heerenveen lost to PSV Eindhoven 0–2 on 9 Oct 2026.
- When did Heerenveen last win?
- Heerenveen last won on 19 Sept 2026, beating Sparta Rotterdam 4–0.
- Who takes penalties for Heerenveen?
- D. Vente has taken the most penalties for Heerenveen in the 2025/26 season, scoring 2 of 2.
- Who has made the most starts for Heerenveen this season?
- D. Vente leads with 8 starts for Heerenveen across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Heerenveen use most often?
- Heerenveen have used a 4-2-3-1 in 8 of their 8 matches this season.
- Which Heerenveen goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Bernt Klaverboer has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Heerenveen this season, starting 8 matches.
- Which Heerenveen defender has started the most this season?
- Sam Kersten has made the most starts as defender for Heerenveen this season, starting 8 matches.
- Which Heerenveen midfielder has started the most this season?
- Ringo Meerveld has made the most starts as midfielder for Heerenveen this season, starting 6 matches.
- Which Heerenveen forward has started the most this season?
- Dylan Vente has made the most starts as forward for Heerenveen this season, starting 8 matches.
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