Our Excelsior vs Helmond Sport Prediction: 2-1
Excelsior vs Helmond Sport in the Netherlands Eerste Divisie is scheduled for an 15:45 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 16, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
Our prediction is supported by key Excelsior vs Helmond Sport 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 – Ajax Reserves vs Excelsior
Excelsior will be eager to respond after suffering a 2-3 Netherlands Eerste Divisie defeat at the hands of Ajax Reserves on February 10. In that match, Excelsior controlled 50% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ajax Reserves | 50% | 0 (8) | 0.84 | 47 |
Excelsior | 50% | 0 (3) | 1.08 | 45 |
Helmond Sport's Last Match – Helmond Sport vs FC Dordrecht
Helmond Sport will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 Netherlands Eerste Divisie defeat against FC Dordrecht on February 8. In that match, Helmond Sport saw 61% of the ball and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Helmond Sport | 61% | 0 (7) | 1 | 55 |
FC Dordrecht | 39% | 0 (4) | 1.27 | 36 |
Excelsior vs Helmond Sport Stats
Key Stats
| Excelsior | Helmond Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.08 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 0.6 | Defence Strength | 1.31 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Excelsior are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Helmond Sport average 1.1 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Excelsior 14-15
Helmond Sport 11-19
What are the odds for this match?
Excelsior to win: @1.42
Draw: @4.5
Helmond Sport to win: @7