Main prediction: both teams to score (BTTS)
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Excelsior and Utrecht have a track record that never disappoints football fans.
The two teams meet this 13/09 (Sunday), at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion (Woudestein), at 11:15, and the Eredivisie 2026/27 gets another chapter of this rivalry.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Excelsior have won 3 time(s) and score 2.4 goals per match. Meanwhile, Utrecht have won 0 time(s). Excelsior have a 42.00% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Excelsior vs Utrecht.
Prediction for Excelsior vs Utrecht
BTTS - Yes
Overview Excelsior vs Utrecht
Excelsior are favourites, with a 42.00% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a F.C. Utrecht B.V. win are at 3.175 and a draw at 8.
In the Eredivisie, Excelsior have 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 12 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded, having Noah Naujoks as top scorer with 2 goal(s). Meanwhile, Utrecht have 0 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s), with 9 goal(s) scored and 18 conceded, and Artem Stepanov as top scorer with 4 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Excelsior and Utrecht
In 18 clashes, Utrecht have the advantage over Excelsior: 9 win(s) against 2 and 7 draw(s). The most recent was on 26/04/2026, in the Eredivisie, the match score was: Excelsior 5-0 Utrecht.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Excelsior vs Utrecht, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
Check out all the predictions for the Eredivisie and see all the analysis before you bet.
Excelsior: current form
Excelsior's attack is firing: an average of 2.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions. One of the most productive attacks at the moment.
See their performance in this edition of the Eredivisie:
3 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
Performance: 2 point(s) per match
12 goals scored (2.4 per match)
Top scorer: Noah Naujoks (2 goal(s))
Utrecht: current form
Meanwhile, Utrecht are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. The opponents need to respond.
See their specific numbers in the Dutch League:
0 win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 defeat(s)
Performance: 0.4 point(s) per match
9 goals scored (1.8 per match)
Top scorer: Artem Stepanov (4 goal(s))
Excelsior vs Utrecht key players
In the Eredivisie, Noah Naujoks carries Stichting Betaald Voetbal Excelsior's attack with 2 goal(s).
The playmaker is Simon Jansson, leading in assists with 3. In the whole season, Noah Naujoks has 10 goal(s).
On the other side, Artem Stepanov is the name that frightens the most for The Cathedral City Club with 4 goal(s) in the Eredivisie.
In terms of playmaking, Yoann Cathline leads in assists with 2. In the whole season, Gjivai Zechiël has accumulated 9 goal(s).
Excelsior vs Utrecht statistics in the Eredivisie
Excelsior have an average of 10 corners and 1.4 cards per match. Meanwhile, Utrecht have 11 corners and 2.6 cards. See the numbers for Excelsior vs Utrecht in the table below.
Excelsior
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W L W |
2 |
| Home | W L D W L |
1.4 |
| Away | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Goals | 3.4 | 3 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 2.4 | 1.5 | 3 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.5 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 100% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 0% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.24 | 1.62 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.66 | 1.31 |
Utrecht
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D L L |
0.4 |
| Home | D L L W W |
1.4 |
| Away | D L D W L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 5.4 | 6 | 4.5 |
| Scored | 1.8 | 1.67 | 2 |
| Conceded | 3.6 | 4.33 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 33% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.24 | 1.02 | 1.56 |
|
xGA
|
2.12 | 2.46 | 1.62 |
More tips for Excelsior vs Utrecht
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Excelsior vs Utrecht in the Eredivisie:
Correct score prediction for Excelsior vs Utrecht
Excelsior arrive with a better campaign and good attacking averages. Their favoritism in the odds reflects this. Probable score: Excelsior 2-1 Utrecht. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.
Where to watch Excelsior vs Utrecht
Check out where to watch the live match between Utrecht and Excelsior:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Excelsior and Utrecht
The line-ups for Excelsior vs Utrecht in the Netherlands League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Stichting Betaald Voetbal Excelsior line-up
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1
Stijn van Gassel
Goalkeeper
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2
Eric Moreira
Defender
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3
Rick Meissen
Defender
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4
Casper Widell
Defender
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8
Irakli Yegoian
Midfielder
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14
Jan Plug
Defender
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15
Simon Jansson
Defender
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19
David Garden
Forward
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20
Lennard Hartjes
Midfielder
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21
Ilano Silva Timas
Forward
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30
Ágúst Þorsteinsson
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
F.C. Utrecht B.V. line-up
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1
Vasileios Barkas
Goalkeeper
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2
Siebe Horemans
Defender
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3
Matisse Didden
Defender
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5
Nikolas Panayiotou
Defender
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6
Guus Offerhaus
Defender
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9
Artem Stepanov
Forward
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10
Yoann Cathline
Forward
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11
Ángel Alarcón Galiot
Forward
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20
Dani de Wit
Midfielder
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34
Davy Berg
Midfielder
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92
Arthur Zagre
Defender
The Utrecht starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Excelsior vs Utrecht
Match: Excelsior vs Utrecht
Tournament: Netherlands League 2026/27
Date: 13/09/2026
Time: 11:15 (Brasília time)
Venue: Van Donge & De Roo Stadion (Woudestein)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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