Main prediction: Stichting Betaald Voetbal Excelsior to win
Alternative tip: Excelsior or draw
Other market: over 10.5 corners
The Netherlands League 2026/27 is already taking shape.
Willem II host Excelsior this 05/09, at 20:00, at Koning Willem II Stadion.
Willem II head into this clash with 2 win(s) in their last 5 matches across all competitions. Excelsior have won 3 time(s). Excelsior have a 40.65% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
Check out the prediction for Willem II vs Excelsior, see the probable line-ups, where to watch and the best bets for this Saturday match.
Prediction for Willem II vs Excelsior
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Overview Willem II vs Excelsior
Excelsior go in as favourites, with odds of 2.46 and a 40.65% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 4 win(s) for Stichting Betaald Voetbal Excelsior against 4 for Willem II. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.
In the Dutch League, Willem II have 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 4 goal(s) scored and 10 conceded. The top scorer is Devin Haen, with 2 goal(s). On the other side, Excelsior have 2 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 7 goal(s) scored and 3 conceded. Noah Naujoks is the top scorer with 2 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Willem II and Excelsior
In 12 clashes, Excelsior have the advantage over Willem II: 4 win(s) against 3 and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 21/04/2019, in the Eredivisie, the match score was: Excelsior 1-1 Willem II.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Willem II vs Excelsior, 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.
Willem II: current form
Willem II have played only 3 match(es) in the Eredivisie.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In the Netherlands League the situation is this:
0 win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.8 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Devin Haen (2 goal(s))
Excelsior: current form
Meanwhile, Excelsior have played only 3 match(es) in the Eredivisie.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
2 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
2.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Noah Naujoks (2 goal(s))
Willem II vs Excelsior key players
In the Eredivisie, Devin Haen carries Willem II's attack with 2 goal(s).
The playmaker is Nathan Tjoe-A-On, leading in assists with 2. In the whole season, Devin Haen has 18 goal(s).
On the other side, Noah Naujoks is the name that frightens the most for The Kralingers with 2 goal(s) in the Eredivisie.
In terms of playmaking, Simon Jansson leads in assists with 2. In the whole season, Noah Naujoks has accumulated 10 goal(s).
Willem II vs Excelsior statistics in the Eredivisie
Few matches into the league yet. Willem II have an average of 9 corners and 0.67 cards per match. Excelsior have 10.33 corners and 1 cards. Check the statistics for Willem II vs Excelsior in the table below.
Willem II
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L W W |
1.4 |
| Home | D L W W W |
2 |
| Away | L W W W W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.67 | 4.5 | 5 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 3.33 | 3 | 4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.1 | 1.14 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
2.19 | 2.05 | 2.47 |
Excelsior
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W D |
2 |
| Home | W L D W L |
1.4 |
| Away | W W W D D |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 2.33 | 1.5 | 4 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.24 | 1.82 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.66 | 0.85 |
More tips for Willem II vs Excelsior
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Correct score prediction for Willem II vs Excelsior
Excelsior dominate the head-to-head record and also arrive with good attacking capacity. Correct result: Willem II 3-1 Excelsior. Guessing the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Willem II vs Excelsior
Check out where to watch the live match between Excelsior and Willem II:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Willem II and Excelsior
The line-ups for Willem II vs Excelsior 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.
Willem II line-up
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3
Finn Stam
Defender
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4
Justin Hoogma
Defender
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5
Hidde ter Avest
Defender
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6
Calvin Twigt
Midfielder
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7
Jaden Fernando Slory
Forward
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8
Kasper Boogaard
Midfielder
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9
Devin Haen
Forward
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19
Uriël van Aalst
Midfielder
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24
Nathan Tjoe-A-On
Defender
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31
Karst de Leeuw
Goalkeeper
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50
Eser Gürbüz
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Stichting Betaald Voetbal Excelsior line-up
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1
Stijn van Gassel
Goalkeeper
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3
Rick Meissen
Defender
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4
Casper Widell
Defender
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6
Daniël van Vianen
Midfielder
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7
Aymen Sliti
Forward
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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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30
Ágúst Þorsteinsson
Forward
The Excelsior starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Willem II vs Excelsior
Match: Willem II vs Excelsior
Tournament: Netherlands League 2026/27
Date: 05/09/2026
Time: 20:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Koning Willem II Stadion
Broadcast: none scheduled
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