Hercules vs Excelsior '31: result 3-2 and analysis
Derde DivisieGroup A - 30Kick-off on April 18, 2026 at 01:30 PM (UTC)Sportpark Voordorp (USV Hercules), Utrecht
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What was the result of Hercules vs Excelsior '31?
Hercules won 3-2 on April 18, 2026.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hercules have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Excelsior '31 have 5, 3 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2026 | Hsc 21(away) | 7-1 | Derde Divisie |
| Mar 29, 2026 | ADO '20(home) | 2-2 | Derde Divisie |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Dovo(away) | 0-2 | Derde Divisie |
| Mar 21, 2026 | SC Genemuiden(away) | 2-3 | Derde Divisie |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Huizen(home) | 1-0 | Derde Divisie |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | ROHDA Raalte(home) | 1-1 | Derde Divisie |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Sportlust '46(away) | 0-3 | Derde Divisie |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Hsc 21(away) | 3-0 | Derde Divisie |
| Mar 14, 2026 | ADO '20(home) | 2-0 | Derde Divisie |
| Mar 7, 2026 | SC Genemuiden(away) | 1-2 | Derde Divisie |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 0 Hercules wins, 2 draws, 1 Excelsior '31 win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2025 | Excelsior '31 3-0 Hercules | Derde Divisie |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Hercules 1-1 Excelsior '31 | Derde Divisie |
| Sep 14, 2024 | Excelsior '31 1-1 Hercules | Derde Divisie |
Last archived meeting: Excelsior '31 vs Hercules on Nov 15, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Hercules score 1.9 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Excelsior '31 score 1.6 and concede 1.6.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hercules | 1.9 | 1.7 | 3 | 9/15 | 8/15 |
| Excelsior '31 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2 | 10/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Hercules sit 12th in Derde Divisie (10 points from 9 matches) and Excelsior '31 sit 5th (19 points from 9 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Excelsior '31 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 9 | 19 |
| 12 | Hercules | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 10 |
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