Willem II vs Excelsior Prediction 5 September 2026
📢 Willem II have made a poor start to the Eredivisie season and are close to the relegation zone. They sit 15th, though they do have a game in hand, while Excelsior are in ninth and in a considerably more comfortable position. For Willem II, this match is a good opportunity to end their poor run, while the visitors will be looking to consolidate their mid-table standing and keep picking up points.
Head-to-Head
📊 Willem II and Excelsior have met 20 times in official matches. The hosts have won 7, the visitors 6, with 7 draws. On goals, Willem II have the edge - 32 to 26. On average, 1.2 goals are scored in the first half and 1.7 in the second, giving an overall match average of 2.9 goals per game.
Head-to-head statistics Willem II - Excelsior
Willem 2 Tilburg Team Overview
Willem II have picked up just one point from their opening three matches and sit 15th, with a game in hand. Over their last ten matches, they won five, drew two and lost three, but the start of the new season has been noticeably harder. Across those three rounds, they are averaging 1.33 goals scored and 3.33 conceded per game, making their defence the clearest problem area so far. They need to sort things out at the back as quickly as possible, because even a decent level of attacking output will not be enough for consistent points if the defensive issues continue.
Match Results: Willem 2 Tilburg
Excelsior Team Overview
Excelsior have played three matches, picked up six points and sit ninth. They have won four of their last five games, so they come into this round in considerably better shape than their opponents. In the current championship, Excelsior are averaging 2.33 goals scored and only 1 conceded per game, showing a good balance between attack and defence. Given Willem II's problems at the back, the visitors' attacking output could be one of the key factors in the upcoming match.
Match Results: Excelsior
Total Goals Prediction
Total Goals - Over 2.5 has landed in five consecutive Willem II matches, pointing to a clear scoring trend. On top of that, Willem II are conceding an average of 3.33 goals per match this season, while Excelsior are averaging 2.33 goals per game, which further supports the case for a high-scoring outcome. Excelsior's last 10 matches have also been prolific, averaging 2.2 goals per game. Taken together, these factors make Total Goals - Over 2.5 at 1.65* a logical selection.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Willem II have both scored and conceded at home in six consecutive head-to-head meetings between these two sides, which points to a high likelihood of goals at both ends. This season Willem II are conceding an average of 3.33 goals per match, while Excelsior have been prolific with 2.33 goals scored per game on average. Willem II are averaging 1.5 goals per home match, and Excelsior are averaging 4 goals per away match. Taken together, these figures support the Both Teams to Score option, which is priced at 1.53*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the most likely scorelines are: 1-1 (9.29%), 1-2 (8.13%), and 1-3 (6.78%). The gap between the options is small. All three involve both teams scoring and a fairly high-scoring match.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Willem II are having serious problems with results at the moment, but their matches are regularly producing goals. At least three goals have been scored in each of their last five matches, helped along by the hosts' inconsistent defending. Excelsior, meanwhile, are capable of maintaining a high tempo and exploiting the space their opponents will leave as they try to turn things around. Our pick is Total Goals - Over 2.5.
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