Excelsior vs Telstar Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Jan 2026
Eredivisie Betting Preview: Excelsior vs Telstar
Excelsior clash with Telstar at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Saturday 17 January.
Telstar +0.25 at -115 on the Asian Handicap could be the bet to have. We’re expecting them to avoid defeat against Excelsior, with our stake divided equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope the away team can land a win.
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Excelsior were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 5-1 loss against PSV Eindhoven at Philips Stadion. The Rotterdam club recorded three shots on target and had 50% possession, with Ilias Bronkhorst bagging the goal.
Telstar lost their previous Eredivisie game, being beaten at home to Ajax by a 3-2 scoreline at BUKO Stadion. Anthony Correia's team had just 35% of the ball and recorded three shots on goal, while Youri Baas (own goal) and Danny Bakker were on the scoresheet.
On Wednesday night, Telstar claimed a 3-1 victory when facing Almere City away in the KNVB Cup.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last clash between Telstar and Excelsior saw the former host a 2-2 draw at BUKO Stadion.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 |  Excelsior |
17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 17 | 32 | -15 | 17:32 | 19 |
| 15 |  Telstar |
18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 22 | 30 | -8 | 22:30 | 15 |
4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 10.4 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. Excelsior have had 45.5% possession, 394.7 passes and 4.3 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 14.3 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.6 corners.
Top scorer is Noah Naujoks on 5 goals, while Irakli Yegoian and Gyan de Regt have both racked up 2. Derensili Sanches Fernandes and Irakli Yegoian are the leading assists makers with 2, while goalie Stijn van Gassel has kept 2 clean sheets.
Telstar have 1 victory, 4 defeats and 5 draws, with an average of 3.4 shots on goal, 10.8 attempts and 1.2 goals. They average 42.9% possession, 355.7 passes, 4.4 corners awarded and 7.0 corners against, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 16.0 attempts and 6.3 shots on goal.
Jeff Hardeveld got 3 goals, Milan Zonneveld notched 2, while Danny Bakker and two other players scored 1. Jeff Hardeveld, Adil Lechkar and Guus Offerhaus have had 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Ronald Koeman has 2 clean sheets to his name.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Excelsior predicted lineup (4-3-3): Stijn van Gassel (GK), Ilias Bronkhorst, Rick Meissen, Casper Widell, Simon Janssen, Lennard Hartjes, Noah Naujoks, Irakli Yegoian, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Jerolldino Bergraaf, Gyan de Regt.
Telstar predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Ronald Koeman Jr. (GK), Neville Ogidi Nwankwo, Guus Offerhaus, Danny Bakker, Tyrese Noslin, Nils Rossen, Sebastiaan Hagedoorn, Jeff Hardeveld, Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp, Patrick Brouwer, Milan Zonneveld.
Excelsior vs Telstar Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Excelsior vs Telstar betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, a corners betting angle, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.
Match Prediction
Telstar look a quality wager for this Eredivisie encounter and we can bet the away team at -115 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.
The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent Eredivisie stats which can also act as a guide.
Key Excelsior vs Telstar league stats:
The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 53.5% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Telstar to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +750 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Player Prop Picks
Jerolldino Bergraaf (Excelsior) hasn’t registered a shot on goal in seven consecutive Eredivisie matches. There’s every chance that he will fall short of the mark, with odds of +102 available that he doesn’t cover the Shots on Target line.
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Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) has registered four goals in his past five Eredivisie matches. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +240.
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Corners Prediction
The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Excelsior in five consecutive matches. If you agree with our verdict that the Excelsior Team Corners line is too big, go for odds of -103 that they go under.
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Bet Builder Tips
You’re welcome to follow our bet builder which has Telstar with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, at least three goals in total and Jerolldino Bergraaf (Excelsior) to not have a shot on target.
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Excelsior vs Telstar Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
The favourites are 45% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Excelsior being priced at +123 to come away with a victory in this Eredivisie encounter. Telstar are the underdogs at +210 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.
You can take advantage of the Draw No Bet market if you want a less-risky option. Going down this route means you can back Excelsior at -167 or instead go for Telstar at +117.
The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -182.
When it comes to every Eredivisie game, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the top football betting sites.
Those interested in Milan Zonneveld to find the net anytime are able to get +165. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +475.
Excelsior League Stats
Telstar League Stats
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 9 home matches
- 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 8 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.89 goals scored and 1.11 conceded in the previous 9 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 9 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 9 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 9 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.63 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 8 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.63 goals per game in the previous 8 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 8 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 8 away matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.89 corners awarded and 4.56 corners against in the last 9 home matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.44 corners awarded in the last 9 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 9 home matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 7.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.63 corners awarded and 7.63 corners against in the last 8 away matches
- An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.25 corners awarded in the last 8 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 5 of the last 8 away matches
- An average of 45.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.00% possession in the last 9 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 9 home matches
- An average of 42.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 41.50% possession in the last 8 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 8 away matches
- Top Scorers for Excelsior this season are Noah Naujoks (5), Gyan de Regt (2), Irakli Yegoian (2)
- Top Assistors for Excelsior this season are Derensili Sanches Fernandes (2), Irakli Yegoian (2), Rick Meissen (2)
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Excelsior vs Telstar Lineups & Team News
Get the latest team news for Excelsior vs Telstar before you bet. Expect the predicted and confirmed Eredivisie lineups along with timely injury updates.
Excelsior Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Telstar Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Excelsior Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Telstar Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Previous Excelsior Lineups
Previous Telstar Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Excelsio Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ruben den Uil
Telstar Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 18 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 57:22 | 49 |
| 2 | Feyenoord | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 44:23 | 36 |
| 3 | Ajax | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 35:24 | 33 |
| 4 | NEC Nijmegen | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 43:29 | 29 |
| 5 | AZ Alkmaar | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 32:28 | 28 |
| 6 | Groningen | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 25:22 | 28 |
| 7 | Twente | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 27:22 | 26 |
| 8 | Sp. Rotterdam | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 20:31 | 26 |
| 9 | SC Heerenveen | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 31:28 | 24 |
| 10 | Utrecht | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 28:23 | 23 |
| 11 | Fortuna Sittard | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 27:31 | 22 |
| 12 | Go Ahead E. | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 28:31 | 20 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 22:39 | 20 |
| 14 | Excelsior | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 17:32 | 19 |
| 15 | Telstar | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 22:30 | 15 |
| 16 | NAC Breda | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16:26 | 14 |
| 17 | Volendam | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 19:32 | 14 |
| 18 | Heracles | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 26:46 | 14 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 31:14 | 22 |
| 2 | Feyenoord | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 22:12 | 19 |
| 3 | Ajax | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 15:7 | 19 |
| 4 | NEC Nijmegen | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 23:12 | 17 |
| 5 | Utrecht | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 18:9 | 17 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16:13 | 17 |
| 7 | Groningen | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14:7 | 15 |
| 8 | AZ Alkmaar | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 19:15 | 15 |
| 9 | Twente | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13:11 | 15 |
| 10 | Go Ahead E. | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 15:12 | 14 |
| 11 | Sp. Rotterdam | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 11:18 | 14 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 17:16 | 13 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7:11 | 13 |
| 14 | Volendam | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:12 | 12 |
| 15 | Excelsior | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 8:10 | 12 |
| 16 | NAC Breda | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9:10 | 11 |
| 17 | Heracles | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 18:21 | 10 |
| 18 | Telstar | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 17:22 | 7 |
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