Eredivisie· Regular Season - 5· Koning Willem II Stadion
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Willem II vs Excelsior Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 5 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More Willem II vs Excelsior tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Excelsior +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.14 | - |
| X2Excelsior or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 73% | 1.37 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 71% | 1.42 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Willem II +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 67% | 1.49 | - |
| 1XWillem II or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| 2Excelsior to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Excelsior -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 33% | 3.06 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 29% | 3.39 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 27% | 3.72 | - |
| 1Willem II to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Willem II -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.24 | - |
Willem II vs Excelsior preview & analysis
Match preview
Willem II host Excelsior in the Eredivisie (Regular Season - 5) at Koning Willem II Stadion on Saturday, 5 September 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Willem II arrive in mixed form, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 1 matches, scoring 2 and conceding 2. Most recently they drew with Heerenveen 2-2 at home. They're 18th in the table with 2 points from 8 games. Excelsior arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 1 matches, scoring 2 and conceding 1. Most recently they beat Sparta Rotterdam 2-1 at home. They're 9th in the table with 11 points from 8 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Willem II have won 2, Excelsior have won 2 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 3.0 goals, and both teams scored in 5 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Excelsior narrow favourites: Willem II 23%, draw 38%, Excelsior 39%. We expect around 3.8 goals (1.6 - 2.2 in expected goals), with 73% for over 2.5 and 71% for both teams to score.
Recent form
Willem II- 30 AugHHeerenveen2-2
Excelsior- 29 AugHSparta Rotterdam2-1
Head to head
Eredivisie table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Feyenoord | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | +20 | 20 |
| 2 |  PSV Eindhoven | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +16 | 19 |
| 3 |  AZ Alkmaar | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +10 | 19 |
| 4 |  Twente | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +8 | 17 |
| 5 |  Ajax | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +12 | 15 |
| 6 |  Groningen | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +6 | 14 |
| 7 |  Fortuna Sittard | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 14 |
| 8 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | +2 | 11 |
| 9 | Excelsior | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 11 |
| 10 |  Heerenveen | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 11 |  NEC Nijmegen | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 9 |
| 12 |  Cambuur | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -8 | 8 |
| 13 |  Utrecht | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -11 | 8 |
| 14 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 6 |
| 15 |  Telstar | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 6 |
| 16 |  PEC Zwolle | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -15 | 4 |
| 17 |  ADO Den Haag | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -10 | 3 |
| 18 | Willem II | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -16 | 2 |
Willem II vs Excelsior: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Willem II vs Excelsior?
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Excelsior are favourites. Our model gives Willem II a 23% chance of winning, Excelsior 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Willem II vs Excelsior?
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We rate both teams to score at 71%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Willem II vs Excelsior kick off?
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Willem II vs Excelsior kicks off at 19:00 UTC on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at Koning Willem II Stadion, Tilburg.
