All matches

SC Heerenveen — SBV Excelsior, Eredivisie

Netherlands, Eredivisie

SC Heerenveen
2.0WDLDL
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SBV Excelsior
2.2DLDWW
Outcome probability
452827
SC Heerenveen45%Draw28%SBV Excelsior27%

Model vs market

Our probability against the one implied by the bookmaker price. The Δ column is the gap in percentage points.

OutcomeModelMarketΔ
1SC Heerenveen45%2.24—
XDraw28%3.53—
2SBV Excelsior27%3.69—

Quick markets

The three most common questions — our probability next to the bookmaker line.

Both teams to score

Yes56%

ours 1.78

No44%

ours 2.29

Over 2.5 goals

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Over 9.5 corners

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Average totals by team

A plain average for each side over its most recent matches — what the totals grow out of. A fact, not a model forecast.

MetricSC HeerenveenSBV ExcelsiorCombined
Goals scored1.331.673.00
Conceded1.171.172.34
Corners10.89.09.9
Cards0.82.02.8
Offsides
Throw-ins
Fouls
xG
Shots
Shots on target

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Average over the last 5 completed matches of each team. The combined column adds the two sides; only corners are averaged, because they already arrive as a match total.

Why the model reads the match this way

One argument in three stages: what the data shows, how the model reads it, and what follows.

  1. 1

    Signals

    Standing, freshness and possession. Biggest gaps first.

    SC HeerenveenSBV Excelsior
    57.40%Possession38.40%
    10Table position7
    7Days of rest5.1
    1Matches in 14 days1
  2. 2

    Reading

    Written from the numbers of this run, not prepared in advance.

    SC Heerenveen look the favourite on home turf and current form — a home win is rated at 45%.

    Most likely scorelines:…

  3. 3

    Conclusion

    Two options at different prices of risk, and the largest gaps against the market.

    Safe pick
    Risky pick

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More possible scenarios

Three options at different prices of risk.

Conservativehigh probability, modest price
Basebalance of probability and price

Total goals: Under 3.5

70%
High variancelow probability, high price

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Form and context

SC Heerenveen

  • awaySparta Rotterdam4:0
  • homeSC Telstar0:0
  • homeAlkmaar Zaanstreek2:3
  • awayWillem II2:2
  • homePEC Zwolle0:2

SBV Excelsior

  • awayAFC Ajax2:2
  • homeFC Utrecht1:2
  • awayNijmegen Eendracht Combinatie2:2
  • awayWillem II3:0
  • homeSparta Rotterdam2:1

Head to head

  • 03/07/26Eredivisie2:1
  • 10/04/25Eredivisie2:1

League table

Both teams and their nearest neighbours.

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
5AFC Ajax742121:914
6Fortuna Sittard741213:1413
7SBV Excelsior732215:911
8FC Groningen732215:1311
9Go Ahead Eagles724116:1410
10SC Heerenveen723211:99
11Nijmegen Eendracht Combinatie722312:138
12Sparta Rotterdam712410:175

Full breakdown

Every market the model prices. Our probability on the left, fair odds and the bookmaker line on the right.

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Probabilities are a model estimate, not a guarantee.