Excelsior vs Utrecht Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Apr 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Excelsior vs Utrecht

Excelsior go head-to-head with Utrecht at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, with kick-off set for 06:15 on Sunday 26 April.

Utrecht could secure the spoils against Excelsior and we’ll take this selection on the Full-Time Result market. There are attractive odds of +110 and we can’t resist the opportunity to back the visitors.

Excelsior played PEC Zwolle on their travels in their last game. It was a 2-2 draw at Mac3Park Stadion. The Kralingers had 52% possession and managed three shots on target, with Derensili Sanches Fernandes and Szymon Wlodarczyk each scoring one goal.

FC Utrecht claimed a home win in their previous game. A 4-1 victory occurred against Telstar at Stadion Galgenwaard. Ron Jans' side had 41% possession and managed eight shots on goal, while Matisse Didden, Gjivai Zechiel, Dani de Wit and Jesper Karlsson were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Utrecht have not lost to Excelsior in the past six meetings. Their last clash was at Stadion Galgenwaard, with Utrecht claiming a 4-1 home victory. The 6 most recent H2H games have included three Utrecht victories along with three draws.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Utrecht	34	15	8	11	55	42	13	55:42	53
13	Excelsior	34	10	8	16	43	56	-13	43:56	38

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Excelsior have 1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts. Ruben den Uil's team have averaged 50.3% possession, 426.9 passes and 3.9 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.6 goals from 5.2 shots on goal, 12.7 attempts and 5.5 corners.

The three top scorers are Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Arthur Zagre and Noah Naujoks, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Gyan de Regt has the most assists with 4, while goalkeeper Stijn van Gassel has one clean sheet.

Utrecht have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.9 goals from 14.6 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal. They average 42.9% possession, 357.9 passes, 5.0 corners in their favour and 4.8 corners against, while conceding 0.9 goals from 12.8 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

Gjivai Zechiel and Artem Stepanov top the team’s scoring charts on 4 goals, with Jesper Karlsson on 3. Gjivai Zechiel is top assists provider with 3, while Vasilios Barkas has recorded 4 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Excelsior confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Stijn van Gassel (GK), Rick Meissen, Casper Widell, Lewis Schouten, Arthur Zagre, Noah Naujoks, Lennard Hartjes, Irakli Yegoian, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Gyan de Regt, Emil Hansson.

FC Utrecht confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Vasilios Barkas (GK), Niklas Vesterlund, Matisse Didden, Mike van der Hoorn, Souffian El Karouani, Alonzo Engwanda, Dani de Wit, Gjivai Zechiel, Angel Alarcon, Artem Stepanov, Yoann Cathline.

Excelsior vs Utrecht Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top Excelsior vs Utrecht betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

We will wager Utrecht at +110 to claim a Eredivisie win and this looks like a standout bet. The betting sites give us the opportunity to get some value when it comes to this prediction.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the Eredivisie team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Excelsior vs FC Utrecht league stats:

• Utrecht have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Utrecht have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Excelsior have lost their last 4 games at home.
• Excelsior have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Excelsior have lost 9 of their last 15 games at home.

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 47.6% prospect of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 50-55%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Those looking for a bigger price about a victory for Utrecht can head to the Match Result & Total market. You are able to pair your match winner selection with an Under / Over goals pick for more value.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Excelsior 0 - 1 Utrecht

A 1-0 win in favor of Utrecht is available at odds of +700. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Yoann Cathline Over 2.5 Shots +132

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht) has covered the 2.5 shots total in three straight Eredivisie games. We think that some value can be landed by wagering on Player Shots and you can secure +132 that he goes over the line.

Latest Yoann Cathline Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+260

First

+700

Shots

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

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Artem Stepanov to Score +180

Artem Stepanov (Utrecht) has found the net in his past two Eredivisie games on the road. We’re content to land the +180 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Artem Stepanov Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+185

First

+500

Shots

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

-

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Excelsior vs Utrecht Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Full-Time Result odds of +112 suggest that FC Utrecht are likely victors and there’s a 47% probability that the favourites win this Eredivisie clash. Excelsior are the +220 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

If Utrecht only draw with Excelsior, then the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager means you get half your stake back. However, you get a full payout at -116 if they’re able to land a victory.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -179 on the Both Teams to Score market.

The top football betting sites cover Eredivisie matches in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

+220

X

+255

2

+112

Half-Time Result

1

+250

X

+128

2

+170

Double Chance

1X

-147

12

-357

X2

-294

Draw No Bet

1

+125

2

-182

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-106

2 Hcp -0.25

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-179

No

+128

Artem Stepanov is the First Goalscorer favourite at +500. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +185.

Artem Stepanov (Utrecht)

First

+185

Anytime

+500

Ángel Alarcón (Utrecht)

First

+190

Anytime

+550

Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

David Min (Utrecht)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Jesper Karlsson (Utrecht)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Jerolldino Bergraaf (Excelsior)

First

+270

Anytime

+750

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

First

+270

Anytime

+750

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

First

+340

Anytime

+950

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Emil Hansson (Excelsior)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Lewis Schouten (Excelsior)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Mathijs Tielemans (Excelsior)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Niklas Vesterlund (Utrecht)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Matisse Didden (Utrecht)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Artem Stepanov (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

-

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

Over 2.5

+118

Under 2.5

-

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Jerolldino Bergraaf (Excelsior)

Over 2.5

+138

Under 2.5

-

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Ángel Alarcón (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

-122

Under 2.5

-

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

+132

Under 1.5

-

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

+107

Under 1.5

-

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Jesper Karlsson (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-227

Under 1.5

-

David Min (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-238

Under 1.5

-

Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-294

Under 1.5

-

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Emil Hansson (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Lewis Schouten (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

Mathijs Tielemans (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Niklas Vesterlund (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-

Matisse Didden (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Eredivisie matches only
It’s now been four consecutive Excelsior losses at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. The Kralingers have six defeats, two wins and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Utrecht have five draws, three wins and two losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

It was a 1-1 draw when Excelsior last played Utrecht at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Excelsior Home Stats		2-2-6	2.60	1.00	1.60	6	4	6	4
Utrecht Away Stats		3-5-2	2.90	1.60	1.30	5	5	8	2

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Excelsior vs Utrecht Lineups & Team News

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