DOVO and Excelsior '31 face each other on Saturday 01.17.2026, at 13:30 (UK Time), in a Derde Divisie Zaterdag 2025/26 match. The game will take place at DOVO's home ground, the .

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between DOVO and Excelsior '31, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for DOVO vs Excelsior '31

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

2nd Half Over 1.5 Goals

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The match between DOVO and Excelsior '31 has all the necessary ingredients for plenty of goals. And of course: for both sides - and that's the focus of our bet here.

Therefore, we believe that the Both Teams to Score market is the best recommendation here, as the attacks are working well and, on some occasions, the defenses have been making mistakes.

That's why we're going with BTTS.

👉 Our prediction is: DOVO to score first

It will be a tough task for DOVO to topple Excelsior '31, who have been a better side overall this season. But with the support of the home crowd will be a huge help to DOVO in their bid to cause an upset.

While the odds of an outright win are not great, we recommend betting on DOVO to score first as a decent alternative. There is still good value in those odds, and with DOVO's attacking talent, they have more than a puncher's chance of paying off that bet.

DOVO preview

DOVO heads into the match with the following record in the Derde Divisie Zaterdag: in 17 matches, DOVO secured 5 victories, 4 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.12 points per game.

Taking a broader look at DOVO's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.

DOVO has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 33 goals, of which 23 were scored in the Derde Divisie Zaterdag, resulting in an average of 1.35 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Vito Wormgoor, who has found the back of the net 1 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Maxim van Peer has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, DOVO has conceded 22 goals in the Derde Divisie Zaterdag (an average of 1.29 per game) and 27 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.29 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Excelsior '31 preview

Excelsior '31 comes into the game with 17 matches played so far in the Derde Divisie Zaterdag. They have secured 6 victories, 1 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.12 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 1 draws, and 11 losses.

Excelsior '31's attack has been highly effective, scoring 26 goals during this period. Of that total, 20 were netted in the Derde Divisie Zaterdag, with an average of 1.18 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.37.

Excelsior '31's offensive system is led by , the team's top scorer this season. The has found the back of the net 0 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, . The has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1.53 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 30 goals in 19 matches, averaging 1.58 per match.

Head to head: DOVO vs Excelsior '31

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Home Team

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DOVO

Netherlands - Derde Divisie — Zaterdag

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D L L D

1.12

Home D L W D L

1.38

Away L L D L W

0.89

Away Team

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Excelsior '31

Netherlands - Derde Divisie — Zaterdag

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W L W W

1.12

Home L L W L W

1

Away W W L L D

1.25

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Published on 17 January 2026, at 11:50 Last updated on 17 January 2026, at 11:50
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