Excelsior Rotterdam holds a positive historical record in matches against SC Heerenveen. An analysis by TheScore.com of the statistics ahead of their meeting on February 27, 2027 at Stadion Woudestein reveals how the Rotterdammers distinguish themselves.
Excelsior currently sits ninth in the Eredivisie with six points from three games. Johnny Jansen's team has scored seven goals and conceded three, giving them a goal difference of plus four. They trail league leaders AZ Alkmaar by six points in the title race.
What does the historical matchup look like?
Excelsior Rotterdam has won twice and lost once in the last four meetings with SC Heerenveen. The most recent encounter, on March 7, 2026, was a 2-1 win for Heerenveen. Excelsior's recent form is W-L-W, while Heerenveen's reads W-D-L-D. The next fixture for the Rotterdammers is an away match against Willem II on September 5, an opponent currently in 15th place.
Where do Excelsior's statistical strengths lie?
The team from Rotterdam-Zuid plays the most long balls in the league, averaging nearly 70 per match. Their passing game is also strong, ranking fifth for both total passes and completed passes. Excelsior has the highest tackling efficiency in the Eredivisie, averaging over 10 successful tackles per game while attempting relatively few. This contrasts with their average of 5.75 fouls per match, which is also the highest figure in the competition. You can find more detailed numbers on our stats page.
Which players are key to the attack?
Midfielder Irakli Yegoian and forward Jacob Trenskow are important attacking forces for Excelsior. Yegoian has one goal and two assists this season, with three shots on target. Trenskow has scored twice and provided one assist, with six shots on target. Both players have also received yellow cards. The squad is currently dealing with absences for K. Bos and N. Naujoks, which can be tracked on our injuries page.
How does Excelsior compare to Heerenveen?
Where Excelsior excels in passes and tackles, Heerenveen has a different profile. The Frisians attempt fewer shots on average and have a lower passing completion rate. Their stronger point appears to be the number of crosses played, where they rank sixth. However, Excelsior's average of 1.25 goals per game places them 14th, an area needing improvement to maintain or better their current ninth position on the standings.
The next test for Jansen's team is therefore the away match against Willem II on September 5, 2026.
