Match statistics snapshot
- Excelsior created the clearer chances on xG (2.03 vs 1.34, Δ 0.69).
- Excelsior fired more attempts (12 vs 10 shots).
- Heracles was more accurate in front of goal (50% on target vs 42%).
Excelsior vs Heracles
Attacking
Shot volume, box entries, and chance quality — who threatened the goal more.
| Excelsior | Statistic | Heracles |
|---|---|---|
| 2.03Lead | Expected goals (xG) | 1.34 |
| 0Lead | Offsides | 1 |
| 9Lead | Shots inside the box | 8 |
| 3 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 3Lead | Shots outside the box | 2 |
| 12Lead | Total shots | 10 |
Possession & passing
How each side moved the ball and shared control of the match.
| Excelsior | Statistic | Heracles |
|---|---|---|
| 45% | Ball possession | 55%Lead |
| 71% | Pass accuracy | 76%Lead |
| 231 | Accurate passes | 299Lead |
| 324 | Total passes | 395Lead |
Set pieces
Dead-ball situations that can swing momentum and territory.
| Excelsior | Statistic | Heracles |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Corner kicks | 13Lead |
Defensive & goalkeeping
Blocks, saves, and how much danger was actually allowed.
| Excelsior | Statistic | Heracles |
|---|---|---|
| 4Lead | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 3 | Goalkeeper saves | 4Lead |
| 0.66 | Goals prevented | 0.66 |
Discipline
Physical intensity and referee involvement — fouls and cards.
| Excelsior | Statistic | Heracles |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 13Lead |
| Red cards | ||
| 1Lead | Yellow cards | 2 |