Eredivisie
Willem II vs Excelsior
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 - 20:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Koning Willem II Stadion
Willem II vs Excelsior Prediction & Stats - Eredivisie 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Willem II vs Excelsior carries real history into this round of the Eredivisie.
The two sides meet on 05/09 (Saturday) at Koning Willem II Stadion, 20:00 (UK time).
Read the Willem II vs Excelsior prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Willem II vs Excelsior
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Willem II vs Excelsior call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Willem II or Draw
Last updated on 04-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Excelsior the side to beat, with roughly 32% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Eredivisie odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Willem II Preview
Willem II reach this fixture 3 match into their Eredivisie. Here is where Willem II stand:
In this competition
0 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
0.33 points per game
4 scored, at 1.33 a game
10 conceded, at 3.33 a game
Willem II, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Devin Haen, 2 goals
Most assists: Nathan Tjoe-A-On, 2 assists
Recent results — Willem II
30/08/2026 08:30
15/08/2026 10:30
08/08/2026 12:45
24/04/2026 14:00
17/04/2026 14:00
Excelsior: how they are travelling
Excelsior come in 3 matches into their Eredivisie.
Here is what Roodzwarten have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
2 points per game
7 scored, at 2.33 a game
3 conceded, at 1 a game
Roodzwarten, season-wide
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Noah Naujoks, 2 goals
Most assists: Irakli Yegoian, 2 assists
Recent results — Roodzwarten
29/08/2026 10:30
15/08/2026 14:00
07/08/2026 14:00
17/05/2026 08:30
10/05/2026 10:45
The head-to-head favours Excelsior
Excelsior have generally come out ahead of Willem II in their recent meetings.
From 12 match(es):
Excelsior: 4 win(s)
Willem II: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 5
That trend is worth factoring into the Willem II vs Excelsior prediction.
Form comparison Willem II vs Excelsior
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Willem II
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
|
0.33 |
| Home |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.1 | 1.14 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
2.19 | 2.05 | 2.47 |
Away Team
Excelsior
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.24 | 1.82 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.66 | 0.85 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Excelsior to Win
Despite playing away, Excelsior enters this fixture as the favorite against Willem II. While an away win can be risky, our betting tip is to back Excelsior on the 1X2 market.
Their ability to perform on the road has been impressive, and based on their recent performance, we expect them to take home the three points.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Willem II and Excelsior have shown a preference for defensive football this season, often avoiding risky attacks.
With both teams likely to play carefully, we see under 2.5 goals as the best value bet for this match.
Fixture information - Willem II vs Excelsior
Match: Willem II vs Excelsior
Competition: Eredivisie
Date: Saturday, 05/09/2026
Kick-off: 20:00 (UK time)
Venue: Koning Willem II Stadion
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Stats
The statistics for Willem II vs Excelsior that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
4.25
League: 4.03
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 76%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 94%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 82%
Cards
0.5
League: 2.39
Corners
13
League: 10.97
Home Team
Willem II
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
|
0.33 |
| Home |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.1 | 1.14 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
2.19 | 2.05 | 2.47 |
Away Team
Excelsior
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.24 | 1.82 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.66 | 0.85 |
Corners
9 / Match
+15% Corners / Match
Excelsior received +15% more corners than Willem II in the Eredivisie
10.33 / Match
Heerenveen
(9)
NEC
(1)
Go Ahead Eagles
(2)(6)
Sparta Rotterdam
(1)
PSV
(8)
Cambuur
Cards
0.67 / Match
+49% Cards / Match
Excelsior received +49% more cards than Willem II in the Eredivisie
1 / Match
Heerenveen
(0)
NEC
(1)
Go Ahead Eagles
(1)(2)
Sparta Rotterdam
(1)
PSV
(0)
Cambuur
Goals Scored
1.33 / Match
+75%
Excelsior is +75% better in terms of goals scored
2.33 / Match
Heerenveen
(2)
NEC
(1)
Go Ahead Eagles
(1)(2)
Sparta Rotterdam
(1)
PSV
(4)
Cambuur
Goals Conceded
3.33 / Match
+70%
Willem II condeded +70% more goals than Excelsior
1 / Match
Heerenveen
(2)
NEC
(4)
Go Ahead Eagles
(4)(1)
Sparta Rotterdam
(2)
PSV
(0)
Cambuur
Eredivisie Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AZ
|
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 3 |
| 2 |
PSV
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 3 |
Feyenoord
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 4 |
Ajax
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 5 |
Go Ahead Eagles
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
Fortuna Sittard
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 7 |
Excelsior
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 8 |
Twente
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 9 |
NEC
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 10 |
Groningen
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Heerenveen
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 12 |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 13 |
PEC Zwolle
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 14 |
Telstar
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 |
Willem II
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 16 |
ADO Den Haag
|
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 1 | 0.25 |
| 17 |
Utrecht
|
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 15 | -9 | 1 | 0.25 |
| 18 |
Cambuur
|
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 16 | -12 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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