Excelsior and Utrecht face each other on Sunday 04.26.2026, at 11:15 (UK Time), in a Eredivisie 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Excelsior's home ground, the Van Donge & De Roo Stadion (Woudestein).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Stichting Betaald Voetbal Excelsior and F.C. Utrecht B.V., 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 Excelsior vs Utrecht
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Utrecht Win
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Excelsior preview
Excelsior heads into the match with the following record in the Eredivisie: in 30 matches, Stichting Betaald Voetbal Excelsior secured 7 victories, 7 draws, and 16 losses, maintaining an average of 0.93 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Kralingers's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Excelsior has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 31 goals, of which 31 were scored in the Eredivisie, resulting in an average of 1.03 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Noah Naujoks, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Gyan de Regt has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Excelsior has conceded 51 goals in the Eredivisie (an average of 1.7 per game) and 52 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.68 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Utrecht preview
Utrecht comes into the game with 30 matches played so far in the Eredivisie. They have secured 12 victories, 8 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.47 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 18 wins, 10 draws, and 18 losses.
F.C. Utrecht B.V.'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 71 goals during this period. Of that total, 49 were netted in the Eredivisie, with an average of 1.63 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.54.
The Cathedral City Club's offensive system is led by Gjivai Zechiël, the team's top scorer this season. The dutch midfielder has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Souffian Elkarouani. The midfielder has contributed with 10 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 36 goals with an average of 1.2 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 57 goals in 46 matches, averaging 1.24 per match.
Head to head: Excelsior vs Utrecht
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Excelsior
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D L L |
0.4 |
| Home | L L L L D |
0.2 |
| Away | D D L L W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 23% | 27% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.73 | 2.33 | 3.13 |
| Scored | 1.03 | 0.93 | 1.13 |
| Conceded | 1.7 | 1.4 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 53% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 20% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 23% | 27% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 43% | 53% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.4 | 1.29 |
|
xGA
|
1.73 | 1.67 | 1.78 |
Utrecht
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W D |
2 |
| Home | W W W D L |
2 |
| Away | L W D W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 53% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.83 | 2.67 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.63 | 1.8 | 1.47 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 0.87 | 1.53 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 53% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 27% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 20% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 43% | 73% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.6 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.35 | 1.58 |
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