De Graafschap vs Excelsior Prediction 1 August 2026

    Will the players give their all in the upcoming encounter? The friendly match between De Graafschap and Excelsior will take place on 1 August at 09:30. To better predict the outcome, we suggest reviewing the teams' statistical data.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 07 March 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - De Graafschap):

    • ball possession percentage: 49% vs 51%;
    • corner kicks: 1 vs 8;
    • fouls: 8 vs 13;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 2 vs 3.

    Let’s start with the history of head-to-head matches, which includes a total of 31 games. The current hosts have managed to win 12 times, while the guests have triumphed in 7 matches.

    In terms of goals, De Graafschap has scored 47 times against their opponents. The team Excelsior responded with 41 goals. Thus, the average total in head-to-head encounters is 2.84.

    Head-to-head statistics De Graafschap - Excelsior

    39%
    12 Wins
    39%
    12 Draws
    23%
    7 Wins
    Total games
    31
    Total Goals Avg
    2.84
    Both teams scored
    68%
    1.52
    Total average
    1.32
    0.97
    Yellow cards
    0.9
    Last matches
    01.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    De Graafschap
    De Graafschap
    Excelsior
    Excelsior
    -
    -
    5
    6
    10
    4
    0
    0
    1
    5
    0
    3
    1
    2
    -
    -
    5
    6
    10
    4
    0
    0
    07.03.25
    Eerste Divisie
    De Graafschap
    De Graafschap
    Excelsior Rotterdam
    Excelsior Rotterdam
    0.83
    1.03
    1
    8
    8
    13
    1
    1
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0.83
    1.03
    1
    8
    8
    13
    1
    1
    16.08.24
    Eerste Divisie
    Excelsior
    Excelsior
    De Graafschap
    De Graafschap
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    3
    1
    3
    1
    1
    0
    2
    1
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    3
    1
    14.01.22
    Eerste Divisie
    Excelsior
    Excelsior
    De Graafschap
    De Graafschap
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    17.09.21
    Eerste Divisie
    De Graafschap
    De Graafschap
    Excelsior
    Excelsior
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    0
    0
    3
    1
    0
    0
    3
    1
    -
    -
    -
    -
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    -
    0
    0
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    De Graafschap Team Overview

    The team's last official match took place on 25 July 2026 as part of the Club Friendly Games tournament (home team - De Graafschap, away team - Kifisia). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:2.

    Here are the game statistics (De Graafschap vs Kifisia):

    • ball possession: 58% vs 42%;
    • corner kicks: 2 vs 8;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
    • shots on target: 11 vs 3.

    The upcoming friendly match will see De Graafschap playing on their home field. To gain a better understanding of the current state of the team, let’s take a look at their statistics from the last 10 official matches.

    The last ten-match segment ended with 4 wins, 3 losses, and 3 draws for the team. During this period, the players scored 21 times, averaging 2.1 goals per game (this value is 2.6 for home matches). It is noteworthy that the average total of goals conceded is 1.5.

    Match Results: De Graafschap

    Last matches
    23.08.26
    Eerste Divisie
    Venlo
    Venlo
    De Graafschap
    De Graafschap
    1.18
    1.05
    4
    5
    9
    17
    1
    2
    2
    1
    2
    1
    0
    0
    1.18
    1.05
    4
    5
    9
    17
    1
    2
    L
    17.08.26
    Eerste Divisie
    De Graafschap
    De Graafschap
    Jong AZ Alkmaar
    Jong AZ Alkmaar
    1.64
    2.97
    5
    3
    13
    13
    5
    2
    2
    5
    1
    1
    1
    4
    1.64
    2.97
    5
    3
    13
    13
    5
    2
    L
    09.08.26
    Eerste Divisie
    Helmond Sport
    Helmond Sport
    De Graafschap
    De Graafschap
    1.19
    1.65
    7
    3
    12
    15
    2
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1.19
    1.65
    7
    3
    12
    15
    2
    2
    D
    01.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    De Graafschap
    De Graafschap
    Excelsior
    Excelsior
    -
    -
    5
    6
    10
    4
    0
    0
    1
    5
    0
    3
    1
    2
    -
    -
    5
    6
    10
    4
    0
    0
    L
    25.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    De Graafschap
    De Graafschap
    Kifisia
    Kifisia
    1
    -
    -
    2
    8
    -
    -
    1
    4
    4
    2
    2
    0
    2
    2
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    -
    2
    8
    -
    -
    1
    4
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    Excelsior Team Overview

    The team Excelsior has been less fortunate, as they will play the upcoming friendly match away from home. What can the squad boast about based on their last 10 official games?

    During this stretch, the team secured 3 wins, suffered 4 losses, and drew 3 times. The result of the players' attacking efforts is 17 goals, which averages out to 1.7 per match (away from home, this figure is 2). Of course, there have been mistakes in the team's defense as well. The average number of goals conceded per game is 1.5.

    Match Results: Excelsior

    Last matches
    15.08.26
    eredivisie
    Excelsior
    Excelsior
    PSV
    PSV
    0.21
    0.16
    1
    7
    9
    3
    1
    0
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
    0.21
    0.16
    1
    7
    9
    3
    1
    0
    L
    07.08.26
    eredivisie
    Cambuur Leeuwarden
    Cambuur Leeuwarden
    Excelsior
    Excelsior
    0.84
    2.56
    5
    8
    6
    11
    0
    0
    0
    4
    0
    3
    0
    1
    0.84
    2.56
    5
    8
    6
    11
    0
    0
    W
    01.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    De Graafschap
    De Graafschap
    Excelsior
    Excelsior
    -
    -
    5
    6
    10
    4
    0
    0
    1
    5
    0
    3
    1
    2
    -
    -
    5
    6
    10
    4
    0
    0
    W
    24.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Heracles Almelo
    Heracles Almelo
    Excelsior
    Excelsior
    3
    5
    1
    4
    2
    1
    W
    18.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    NAC Breda
    NAC Breda
    Excelsior
    Excelsior
    -
    -
    2
    6
    -
    -
    0
    0
    1
    3
    1
    2
    0
    1
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    6
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-head matches:

    • Total encounters - 31;
    • First-half wins for the home side (at home) - 3; for the visitors (away) - 2; number of draws - 11;
    • Average first-half total: 1.1;
    • Today's home team averages 0.58 goals in the first half, while the away team scores 0.52.

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Excelsior have won in 6 of last 7 games (Club Friendly Games).

    Excelsior Win
    Published: 31/07/2026, 00:24

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    Betting Tips: De Graafschap - Excelsior

    Excelsior have won:
    sbv-excelsior-1in 6 of last 7 games (Club Friendly Games).
    Excelsior Win
    Bovada
    -120
    Excelsior have not lost:
    sbv-excelsior-1in 11 of last 12 games (Club Friendly Games).
    Excelsior will not lose
    -370
    De Graafschap have conceded:
    de-graafschap-1in 24 of last 25 games (Club Friendly Games).
    Excelsior have scored:
    sbv-excelsior-1in last 12 games (Club Friendly Games).
    Excelsior will score goal
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    De Graafschap have scored:
    de-graafschap-1in last 13 games (Club Friendly Games).
    De Graafschap will score goal
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    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    2 - Wins
    4 - Draws
    4 - Loses
    Wins - 4
    Draws - 3
    Loses - 3
    10 matches
    Scored - 20
    Conceded - 20
    0
    +7
    21 - Scored
    14 - Conceded
    2
    Wins
    4
    4
    Draws
    3
    4
    Loses
    3
    Goal difference
    20
    Scored
    21
    20
    Conceded
    14
    4
    Match goals average
    3.5
    2
    Goals scored per match on average
    2.1
    2
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.4
    8
    Both teams scored
    7
    45'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    43'
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