Excelsior vs Twente Prediction 30 August 2025
In the upcoming Eredivisie clash, teams with contrasting seasons face off. Excelsior, languishing near the bottom of the table, are eager to improve their standing and avoid relegation. Their recent form has been less than stellar, but they are known to put up a fight on home turf. Twente, sitting comfortably in mid-table, are looking to solidify their position for a potential European spot. A tense encounter is anticipated, with both sides likely to focus on attacking play.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between the teams took place on 10 February 2024 and ended with a 0-3 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Excelsior were the home side):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 1 vs 4;
- fouls: 6 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Excelsior and Twente:
- 22 matches played;
- home team wins - 4, away team wins - 12, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 21 for Excelsior, 38 for Twente;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.41, second half - 1.27;
- average total goals per match - 2.68.
Head-to-head statistics Excelsior - Twente
Excelsior Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (Utrecht hosted Excelsior). The game concluded with a 4-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Excelsior vs Utrecht):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 5 vs 7;
- fouls: 15 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 10.
Excelsior are struggling this season, sitting in 17th place and fighting for survival. They've managed to win six of their last ten matches, demonstrating their potential under certain conditions. On home turf, they have a chance to put up a fight-especially considering they have avoided defeat in seven of their last eight home games. However, the number of goals conceded remains a significant issue, with an average of 3.67 goals per game this season putting considerable pressure on their defense.
Match Results: Excelsior
Twente Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Eredivisie, where they faced Heerenveen away. The game concluded with a 1-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Twente vs Heerenveen):
- possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corners: 4 vs 7;
- fouls: 19 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Twente sit in 10th place in the standings, looking for opportunities to climb higher. Over their last ten matches, they've secured four wins but suffered six defeats, consistently scoring around 1.4 goals per game. However, their defense has been leaky, conceding an average of 1.7 goals. It's worth noting their success against Excelsior, as their previous encounter ended in a commanding 3-0 victory. Despite this, Twente's performances on the road remain unpredictable.
Match Results: Twente
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 22;
- Home team wins - 4, Away team wins - 12, Draws - 6.
Statistics: Excelsior vs Twente
- Matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- Wins: 0 vs 1;
- Win percentage: 0% vs 33%;
- Losses: 3 vs 2;
- Draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 4;
- Losses: 4 vs 6;
- Draws: 0 vs 0.
- Twente have drawn in 4 of their last 5 away head-to-head encounters in the Eredivisie.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals - 0.95, away team - 1.73;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.68;
- Both teams scored: overall - 12 times; at the home team's ground - 5 times.
Statistics: Excelsior vs Twente
- Average total in the tournament: 4.33 vs 2;
- Average goals scored: 0.67 vs 0.67;
- Average total in the first half: 0.33 vs 0.33;
- Average total in the second half: 0.33 vs 0.33;
- Excelsior: average home total in the tournament - 1;
- Twente: average away total in the tournament - 1;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 2.1 (home - 2.6) vs 1.4 (away - 1.2).
- Excelsior score fewer than 1.5 goals at home in 9 of their last 10 head-to-head meetings in the Eredivisie.
Corners Prediction
Excelsior: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4; at home - 5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.7; at home - 7.2.
Twente: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.33, away - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.6; away - 4.
- Excelsior have taken more than 3.5 corners in 30 of their last 31 matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.36 (1.18 for the home team and 1.18 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 2.18 (1.36 for the home team and 0.82 for the away team).
Excelsior: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 0.33; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 0.8; at home - 0.6.
Twente: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.67, away - 2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.5; away - 1.8.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 22;
- Both teams scored overall - 12 times;
- At the home team's ground - 5 times.
Statistics: Excelsior vs Twente
- Matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- Matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 1;
- Excelsior's BTTS at home - 1 (100%);
- Twente's BTTS away - 1 (50%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- Excelsior's BTTS at home - 1 (20%);
- Twente's BTTS away - 2 (40%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the latest team trends and player form, a likely scenario is a goal exchange between Excelsior and Twente. This is supported by the fact that both teams frequently engage in high-scoring matches (with over 2.5 goals often occurring). Based on betting odds and overall head-to-head statistics, Twente remain the favorites. Our bet is on a victory for the visitors.
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