Excelsior vs Utrecht Prediction 26 April 2026
🔊 In the upcoming 31st round of the Eredivisie, Excelsior host Utrecht. The two teams find themselves in contrasting positions on the table, adding intrigue to the clash. Utrecht are aiming to secure their spot in the European competition zone, while Excelsior are fighting to remain in the Dutch top flight. Who will edge closer to their goal after this head-to-head encounter? Let's assess each team's chances in our editorial prediction.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 24 August 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 4:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Utrecht):
- ball possession percentage: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 5;
- fouls: 6 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 10 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Excelsior and Utrecht:
- played 26 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 15, draws - 9;
- number of goals - 30 against 51;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.35, in the 2nd half - 1.77;
- average total goals in the match - 3.12.
Head-to-head statistics Excelsior - Utrecht
Excelsior Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - PEC Zwolle, away team - Excelsior). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.
Here's the game statistics (Excelsior vs PEC Zwolle):
- ball possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
Excelsior are going through a challenging period, sitting in 16th place in the standings. Their last 10 matches have yielded just one win and three draws, highlighting their current struggles to secure points. On average, Excelsior score just over a goal per game, which is a key factor in their low position in the table. Even home games haven't been a refuge, as they are on a run of four consecutive losses.
Match Results: Excelsior
Utrecht Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Utrecht, away - Telstar). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:1.
Here are the match stats (Utrecht vs Telstar):
- ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 5;
- fouls: 9 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 9 vs 7.
Utrecht hold the 7th spot in the league, thanks to a well-balanced approach in both defense and attack. Over the last 10 rounds, the team have suffered only two defeats. A standout feature of Utrecht's play is their high scoring ability: they average 1.63 goals per match while conceding a mere 0.9 goals over the same stretch.
Match Results: Utrecht
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 15, draws - 9.
Statistics: Excelsior vs Utrecht
- matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- wins: 7 vs 12;
- win percentage: 23% vs 40%;
- losses: 16 vs 10;
- draws: 7 vs 8.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 6;
- losses: 6 vs 2;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
- Excelsior have not won in last 12 games against Utrecht (Eredivisie).
- Excelsior have not won in last 5 home games against Utrecht (Eredivisie).
- Excelsior have not won in 13 of last 14 games (Eredivisie).
- Excelsior have not won in last 6 home games (Eredivisie).
- Utrecht have not lost in 8 of last 9 games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.15, the guests - 1.96;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.12;
- both teams scored: overall - 18; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Excelsior vs Utrecht
- average total in the tournament: 2.73 vs 2.83;
- average total goals scored: 1.03 vs 1.63;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.53 vs 0.73;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.5 vs 0.9;
- Excelsior: average total at home in the tournament - 0.93;
- Utrecht: average total away in the tournament - 1.47;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 0.8) vs 1.9 (away - 2).
- Excelsior have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- both teams scored all-time - 18 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
Statistics: Excelsior vs Utrecht
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 19 vs 19;
- number of BTTS matches for Excelsior at home - 8 (53%);
- number of BTTS matches for Utrecht away - 11 (73%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Excelsior at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Utrecht away - 3 (60%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (30/273, 11%);
- Excelsior at home most often finish matches: 1:2 (5/15, 33.3%);
- Utrecht away most often play: 1:1 (3/15, 20%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.68% (odds 6.5)
0:1 - 8.8% (odds 8.5)
1:2 - 8.19% (odds 8.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The upcoming match poses a significant challenge primarily for Excelsior, who are desperately fighting to stay in the Eredivisie but continue to struggle with their scoring. They have failed to score more than once in 7 of their last 8 games. Utrecht, on the other hand, have been displaying solid performances both defensively and offensively, making them the favorites for this encounter. Additionally, the visitors rank second in the league for defensive metrics. Given these circumstances, a bet on Excelsior's total goals under 1.5 seems like a reasonable prediction.No comments
Betting Tips: Excelsior - Utrecht
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