Our FC Utrecht vs Excelsior Prediction: 3-1
FC Utrecht vs Excelsior in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 24, 2025. We’re backing a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
Our prediction comes from detailed stats and betting data — scroll down for team performance trends and recent form insights.
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Recent Form Insights
FC Utrecht's Last Match – Zrinjski Mostar vs FC Utrecht
FC Utrecht will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-0 UEFA Europa League Qualifying success over Zrinjski Mostar on August 21. In that match, FC Utrecht recorded 46% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Zrinjski Mostar | 54% | 6 (2) | 0.57 | 58 |
 FC Utrecht | 46% | 10 (7) | 1.96 | 23 |
Excelsior's Last Match – Excelsior vs Feyenoord
Excelsior will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 Netherlands Eredivisie defeat at the hands of Feyenoord on August 16. In that match, Excelsior had 46% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Excelsior | 46% | 6 (2) | 0.91 | 37 |
 Feyenoord | 54% | 12 (6) | 2.62 | 45 |
FC Utrecht vs Excelsior Stats
Key Stats
| FC Utrecht | Excelsior | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.95 | Attacking Strength | 0.7 |
| 0.7 | Defence Strength | 1.91 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.6 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
FC Utrecht are averaging 2.6 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Excelsior average 2.0 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
FC Utrecht 26-8
Excelsior 20-14
What are the odds for this match?
FC Utrecht to win: @1.42
Draw: @5.25
Excelsior to win: @6.25
Lineups
FC Utrecht (4-3-3) : Vasilis Barkas, Siebe Horemans, Mike Van Der Hoorn, Matisse Didden, Souffian El Karouani, Alonzo Engwanda, Victor Jensen, Gjivai Zechiel, Miguel Rodriguez, David Min, Adrian Blake
Excelsior (4-2-3-1) : Calvin Raatsie, Martens Nolan, Stan Henderikx, Casper Widell, Arthur Zagre, Noah Naujoks, Adam Carlen, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Irakli Yegoian, Gyan De Regt, Mike Van Duinen
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