Excelsior vs Telstar Prediction 17 January 2026
⚡️ In the upcoming Eredivisie round, Excelsior and Telstar face off in what promises to be an exciting clash. Both teams are striving to improve their standings, as they sit close to each other on the table. Therefore, their head-to-head encounter is highly intriguing. Read the prediction for this matchup below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams ended in a 2-2 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Telstar were the home side):
- possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 8 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 8.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Excelsior and Telstar:
- 9 matches played;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 3, draws - 3;
- goals scored - 19 for Excelsior, 20 for Telstar;
- average goals in the 1st half - 1.78, in the 2nd half - 2.56;
- average total goals per match - 4.33.
Head-to-head statistics Excelsior - Telstar
Excelsior Team Overview
The last official match took place in the Eredivisie, with PSV hosting Excelsior. The match concluded with a 5-1 victory for PSV.
Here are the game statistics (Excelsior vs PSV):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 6;
- fouls: 7 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 8.
Excelsior find themselves in a challenging situation. The team has suffered 10 defeats in 17 matches this season and currently sit 14th in the table. Recent games have highlighted some inconsistency: three wins and two losses in their last five outings. In their most recent match, they fell to their opponents, but the two prior victories suggest a potential resurgence in form. Their style of play emphasizes attacking movements, yet a frail defense often results in conceding a high number of goals, averaging around 1.88 per game.
Match Results: Excelsior
Telstar Team Overview
The latest official match saw the current visitors compete in the KNVB Cup (home team - Almere City, visitors - Telstar). The game concluded with a 1-3 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Telstar vs Almere City):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 9 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 9 vs 8.
Telstar have been more consistent on the road, going unbeaten in their last six away matches, which has helped them secure 15th place in the league standings. Their play is characterized by a balance between defensive and offensive actions, as evidenced by three wins and two losses in their last five games. However, it's worth noting their tendency for low-scoring affairs away from home: the team rarely scores more than one goal per match, with less than 1.5 goals netted in each of their last six away fixtures.
Match Results: Telstar
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 9;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 1; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.78;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.89, while the visitors net 0.89.
First-Half Stats: Excelsior (home) vs Telstar (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 8;
- wins: 4 (44.44%) vs 1 (12.5%);
- losses: 1 (11.11%) vs 4 (50%);
- draws: 4 (44.44%) vs 3 (37.5%);
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 0.75;
- Average goals conceded: 0.33 vs 0.63.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- losses: 2 vs 2;
- draws: 3 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.6) vs 1 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.5).
- Excelsior scored in the 1st half in last 5 games against Telstar.
- Excelsior scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 9;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 3, draws - 3.
Statistics: Excelsior vs Telstar
- matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 18;
- wins: 6 vs 3;
- win percentage: 35% vs 17%;
- losses: 10 vs 9;
- draws: 1 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 5 vs 2;
- draws: 1 vs 5.
- Telstar won with a +1.5 handicap in last 15 games.
- Telstar won with a +1.5 handicap in last 12 games (Eredivisie).
- Telstar won with a +1.5 handicap in last 8 away games.
- Telstar won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 away games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.11, the guests - 2.22;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 4.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 8; at the home team's field - 4.
Statistics: Excelsior vs Telstar
- average total in the tournament: 2.88 vs 2.89;
- average total goals scored: 1 vs 1.22;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.65 vs 0.56;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.35 vs 0.67;
- Excelsior: average total at home in the tournament - 0.89;
- Telstar: average total away in the tournament - 0.63;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1) vs 1.7 (away - 1.8).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Excelsior games against Telstar.
Prediction on corners
Excelsior: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.06; at home field - 3.89;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; at home field - 3.8.
Telstar: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.11, away - 4.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; away - 3.6.
- Excelsior have taken under 5.5 corners in last 5 games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 9;
- both teams scored all-time - 8 times;
- on the home team’s field - 4 times.
Statistics: Excelsior vs Telstar
- number of matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 18;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for Excelsior at home - 4 (44%);
- number of BTTS matches for Telstar away - 2 (25%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for Excelsior at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Telstar away - 3 (60%).
- Excelsior have scored and conceded in last 8 games against Telstar.
- Telstar have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 2:2 (19/160, 11.9%);
- Excelsior at home most often finish matches: 1:0 , 1:2 (3/9, 33.3%);
- Telstar away most often play: 2:0 (2/8, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.38% (odds 7)
1:0 - 11.54% (odds 9)
0:1 - 10.59% (odds 11)
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Excelsior traditionally showcase high-scoring performances in their home matches. At the same time, both teams are not known for flawless defense, often making costly errors due to their preference for open and attacking football. Considering the competitive motivation of the opponents and the nature of the Dutch Eredivisie, where the focus is always on offense, betting on both teams to score seems the most likely scenario for this match. A 2-1 scoreline is possible.No comments
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