Our Excelsior vs FC Twente Prediction: 1-1
Excelsior vs FC Twente in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
Our prediction is supported by key Excelsior vs FC Twente stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Excelsior's Last Match – FC Utrecht vs Excelsior
Excelsior will be looking to bounce back after a 1-4 Netherlands Eredivisie defeat against FC Utrecht on August 24. In that match, Excelsior recorded 50% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Utrecht | 50% | 11 (9) | 1.65 | 28 |
 Excelsior | 50% | 8 (2) | 1.24 | 50 |
FC Twente's Last Match – Heerenveen vs FC Twente
Determined to maintain their recent success, FC Twente must win following their 2-1 Netherlands Eredivisie victory against Heerenveen on August 24. In that match, FC Twente controlled 45% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Heerenveen | 55% | 8 (3) | 2.54 | 68 |
 FC Twente | 45% | 7 (4) | 2.05 | 22 |
Excelsior vs FC Twente Stats
Key Stats
| Excelsior | FC Twente | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.84 | Attacking Strength | 1.02 |
| 1.09 | Defence Strength | 0.95 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Excelsior are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while FC Twente average 1.0 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Excelsior 17-17
FC Twente 10-11
What are the odds for this match?
Excelsior to win: @3.6
Draw: @3.8
FC Twente to win: @1.833
Lineups
Excelsior (4-2-3-1) : Stijn Van Gassel, Ilias Bronkhorst, Stan Henderikx, Casper Widell, Arthur Zagre, Rick Meissen, Adam Carlen, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Irakli Yegoian, Gyan De Regt, Szymon Wlodarczyk
FC Twente (4-2-3-1) : Lars Unnerstall, Bart Van Rooij, Max Bruns, Robin Propper, Mats Rots, Thomas Van Den Belt, Ramiz Zerrouki, Daan Rots, Kristian Hlynsson, Taylor Booth, Ricky Van Wolfswinkel
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