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 |  Excelsior |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 13:7 | 10 |
| 14 |  Utrecht |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 19 | -8 | 11:19 | 5 |
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:
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.
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Correct Score Prediction
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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
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.
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to follow our same-game multi, try Utrecht on the 1x2, two or less goals in total and Yoann Cathline (Utrecht) to record Over 2.5 shots.
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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.
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.
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 |
2-3-5 | 3.00 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
| Utrecht Away Stats |
4-3-3 | 3.30 | 1.60 | 1.70 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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
- Eredivisie: 26/04 2026 Excelsior 5 Utrecht 0
- Eredivisie: 24/08 2025 Utrecht 4 Excelsior 1
- Eredivisie: 27/01 2024 Excelsior 1 Utrecht 1
- Eredivisie: 12/11 2023 Utrecht 2 Excelsior 2
- Eredivisie: 25/01 2023 Utrecht 1 Excelsior 0
- Eredivisie: 02/10 2022 Excelsior 0 Utrecht 1
- Eredivisie: 23/02 2019 Utrecht 0 Excelsior 0
Excelsior League Stats
FC Utrecht League Stats
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 6.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 44.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 40.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Excelsior this season are David Garden (3), Irakli Yegoian (2), Noah Naujoks (2)
- Top Assistors for Excelsior this season are Irakli Yegoian (4), Simon Janssen (3), Aymen Sliti (1)
Excelsior vs Utrecht Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Excelsior vs Utrecht team news before placing your bets. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed Eredivisie lineups and the latest injury reports.
Excelsior Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
FC Utrecht Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Excelsior Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
FC Utrecht Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Excelsior Substitutes
- 2Ilias Bronkhorst
- 6Adam Carlen
- 9Szymon Wlodarczyk
- 15Simon Janssen
- 16Calvin Raatsie
- 24Guilliano Cairo
- 29Mike van Duinen
- 33Jerolldino Bergraaf
FC Utrecht Substitutes
- 2Siebe Horemans
- 5Emeka Adiele
- 8Can Bozdogan
- 9David Min
- 11Jesper Karlsson
- 15Adrian Blake
- 33Kevin Gadellaa
- 44Mike Eerdhuijzen
- 51Mees Eppink
- 53Neal Viereck
Previous Excelsior Lineups
Previous FC Utrecht Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Excelsio Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ruben den Uil
FC Utrecht Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 22:7 | 16 |
| 2 | AZ Alkmaar | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 17:6 | 16 |
| 3 | Feyenoord | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 20:7 | 14 |
| 4 | Twente | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:5 | 13 |
| 5 | Ajax | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14:6 | 10 |
| 6 | Excelsior | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13:7 | 10 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12:14 | 10 |
| 8 | Go Ahead E. | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 15:13 | 9 |
| 9 | Groningen | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12:13 | 8 |
| 10 | NEC Nijmegen | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11:12 | 7 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7:9 | 6 |
| 12 | Sp. Rotterdam | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10:13 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5:11 | 5 |
| 14 | Utrecht | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11:19 | 5 |
| 15 | Cambuur | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9:18 | 4 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:17 | 4 |
| 17 | Willem II | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5:14 | 2 |
| 18 | Den Haag | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6:16 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twente | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 9 |
| 2 | PSV | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11:4 | 7 |
| 3 | AZ Alkmaar | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:3 | 7 |
| 4 | Go Ahead E. | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:3 | 7 |
| 5 | Groningen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 7 | Excelsior | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 9 | Cambuur | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:13 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
| 11 | Sp. Rotterdam | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 2 |
| 12 | Ajax | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 13 | NEC Nijmegen | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 1 |
| 14 | Telstar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 1 |
| 15 | Willem II | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 1 |
| 16 | Utrecht | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5:13 | 1 |
| 17 | Den Haag | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:7 | 0 |
| 18 | PEC Zwolle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:12 | 0 |
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