There will be fireworks when Excelsior and Heracles face each other at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion in the Eredivisie relegation playout semi-final, first leg.
Excelsior booked their place in the semis by beating Roda in the double-header, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry in the upcoming two-legged tie.
Marinus Dijkhuizen is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated Roda after extra-time.
The Black and Whites, on the other hand, dropped to the Eredivisie relegation zone following three consecutive defeats.
Heracles are eager to make amends for a heart-breaking 3-1 loss to Sparta, and they should take advantage of Excelsior’s shaky defence. Anyhow, the Eredivisie side will not have a better chance than this to get back on course.
Vito van Crooij has joined the likes of Azzaoui, Blaswich, Sierhuis, and Kiomourtzoglou in the recovery room.
This match will be played on 18/05/2022 at 17:45
Prediction: 1-2
