Heracles Almelo vs Excelsior - Club Friendlies 3

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Heracles Almelo will host Excelsior in a pre-season friendly at the Polman Stadion on Friday, 25th July. Both teams come into this match with similar recent form, each recording two wins and three losses in their last five outings. Historically, their encounters have been competitive, with Excelsior slightly edging the head-to-head record, winning five of the last ten meetings. Notably, these matches often see goals, with nine of the last ten fixtures featuring over 2.5 goals and seven recording both teams scoring. One key angle to consider is the attacking prowess of both sides. With both teams struggling defensively in recent matches, this friendly could provide an opportunity for players to find their rhythm and confidence in front of goal. Expect an open game where both teams will look to exploit defensive lapses, making the prospect of goals likely. As they prepare for the upcoming season, this match could serve as a crucial test for both squads to assess their attacking strategies.

Prediction Strength

Full Time Result

Over/Under 2.5

Both Teams to Score

Head to Head

Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition
July 25, 2025	Heracles Almelo	1–2	Excelsior	Club Friendlies 3
July 26, 2024	Heracles Almelo	1–2	Excelsior	Club Friendlies 3
May 12, 2024	Excelsior	4–0	Heracles Almelo	Eredivisie
September 2, 2023	Heracles Almelo	3–1	Excelsior	Eredivisie
July 22, 2022	Heracles Almelo	2–1	Excelsior	Club Friendlies 3
July 16, 2019	Heracles Almelo	0–2	Excelsior	Club Friendlies 1
May 12, 2019	Heracles Almelo	4–5	Excelsior	Eredivisie
December 22, 2018	Excelsior	0–3	Heracles Almelo	Eredivisie
April 18, 2018	Excelsior	2–2	Heracles Almelo	Eredivisie
August 26, 2017	Heracles Almelo	2–2	Excelsior	Eredivisie