Go Ahead Eagles vs Excelsior Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Oct 2025

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Go Ahead Eagles vs Excelsior

Go Ahead Eagles host Excelsior in this Dutch Eredivisie meeting at De Adelaarshorst, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Sunday 26 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see Go Ahead Eagles come out on top against Excelsior. We will therefore back them at -139 on the Full-Time Result market and get a nice return if the hosts manage to land a victory.

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Go Ahead Eagles were beaten in their last Eredivisie game. On their travels, they suffered a 2-1 loss against PSV Eindhoven at Philips Stadion. GAE had 43% possession and totalled two shots on target, while Milan Smit scored the goal.

Three days ago, Eagles hosted Aston Villa and won 2-1 in the Europa League.

Excelsior won their previous game which was at home. It was a 1-0 victory against Fortuna Sittard at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. The Rotterdam team were 50% in the possession stakes and recorded five shots on goal, with an early first half strike from Gyan de Regt proving the difference.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Eagles had the upper hand in the previous clash between these sides. At De Adelaarshorst, they recorded a 3-0 home victory over Excelsior. In the past 4 H2H meetings, we have seen two Eagles wins, one Excelsior victory and one draw.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Go Ahead E.	15	4	6	5	25	26	-1	25:26	18
13	Excelsior	15	5	1	9	14	26	-12	14:26	16

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Eagles have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts. The Deventer club have averaged 52.5% possession, 440.9 passes and 7.1 corners per match, conceding 2.1 goals and 5.3 corners from 6.5 shots on goal and 19.1 attempts.

Top scorer Milan Smit has found the net 4 times, with Gerrit Nauber, Jakob Breum, Finn Stokkers and Melle Meulensteen getting 2 goals each. Jakob Breum, Joris Kramer and Victor Edvardsen are top assists makers with 2, while goalkeeper Jari De Busser has kept 2 clean sheets.

Excelsior have won 3 and lost 6, with an average of 0.9 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. Ruben den Uil's side have averaged 43.0% possession, 356.7 passes, 3.7 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 7.1 shots on goal and 16.6 attempts.

Szymon Wlodarczyk has scored 2 goals, followed by Gyan de Regt, Irakli Yegoian, Lewis Schouten and Mike van Duinen on 1. Irakli Yegoian, Rick Meissen and Gyan de Regt have clocked up 1 assists, with Stijn van Gassel keeping 2 clean sheets in the previous 9 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Go Ahead Eagles confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jari De Busser (GK), Mats Deijl, Melle Meulensteen, Joris Kramer, Dean James, Yassir Salah Rahmouni, Kenzo Goudmijn, Calvin Twigt, Richonell Margaret, Milan Smit, Mathis Suray.

Excelsior confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Stijn van Gassel (GK), Ilias Bronkhorst, Casper Widell, Rick Meissen, Arthur Zagre, Mathijs Tielemans, Irakli Yegoian, Adam Carlen, Stefan Mitrovic, Szymon Wlodarczyk, Gyan de Regt.

Go Ahead Eagles vs Excelsior Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Go Ahead Eagles vs Excelsior bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

Go Ahead Eagles look like a spot of value at -139 when it comes to the latest betting. They should be able to deliver a victory in this Eredivisie game based on the information available and we’re feeling confident.

Current team news and the latest form provide useful pieces of information when it comes to making Eredivisie recommendations. It’s also vital to have access to all available stats so that we make the most informed football picks.

Key Go Ahead Eagles vs Excelsior league stats:

• GAE have won 10 of their last 18 games at home.
• Excelsior have lost 3 of their last 4 games on the road.
• Excelsior have lost 6 of their last 9 games.

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 58.1% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Eagles 3 - 1 Excelsior

GAE are available at +1050 when it comes to them winning 3-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Richonell Margaret Under 0.5 Shots On Target -135

Richonell Margaret (GAE) hasn’t had a shot on goal in seven of the past eight Eredivisie matches. We think he might fall short of the mark, with odds of -135 available when it comes to this Shots on Target bet.

Latest Richonell Margaret Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-164

Shots

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

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Mathis Suray to Score +330

Mathis Suray (GAE) has registered two goals in his past five Eredivisie home matches. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +330 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Mathis Suray Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+360

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-204

Shots

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -130

It has now been six straight Excelsior matches where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. We’re willing to wager the -130 when it comes to the sides being short of the Total Corners line which looks appealing.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Eagles

Total

12.40 7.10 5.30

Home

11.60 6.70 4.90

Away

10.40 4.50 5.90

Excelsior

Total

8.33 3.67 4.67

Home

7.20 4.00 3.20

Away

9.75 3.25 6.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-109

Under 10.5

-130

Eagles Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Excelsior Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-137

X

+650

2

+155

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Go Ahead Eagles vs Excelsior 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.

Go Ahead Eagles are the -103 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 51% chance of triumphing in this Eredivisie encounter according to the latest odds. The market implies that Excelsior are the most unlikely to win at +235.

If you’re feeling confident of a win for Eagles, the Asian Handicap -0.5 option is priced at -103. You might instead think that Excelsior +0.5 at -120 is more appealing and the draw is included here.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -192 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-103

X

+285

2

+235

Half-Time Result

1

+148

X

+148

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-313

12

-400

X2

-128

Draw No Bet

1

-213

2

+143

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-103

2 Hcp +0.5

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+138

Over 2.5

-182

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+143

Milan Smit is the First Goalscorer favourite at +525. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +190.

Milan Smit (GAE)

First

+190

Anytime

+525

Jakob Breum (GAE)

First

+255

Anytime

+650

Finn Stokkers (GAE)

First

+265

Anytime

+700

Nesto Groen (Excelsior)

First

+275

Anytime

+700

Richonell Margaret (GAE)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

First

+335

Anytime

+850

Mathis Suray (GAE)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Mats Deijl (GAE)

First

+370

Anytime

+1050

Stefan Mitrovic (Excelsior)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

First

+380

Anytime

+1000

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Chadwick Zach Booth (Excelsior)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Lewis Schouten (Excelsior)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Kenzo Goudmijn (GAE)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Evert Linthorst (GAE)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Calvin Twigt (GAE)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Mathijs Tielemans (Excelsior)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Ilias Bronkhorst (Excelsior)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Gerrit Nauber (GAE)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Xander Blomme (GAE)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Dean James (GAE)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Milan Smit (GAE)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+105

Nesto Groen (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-112

Jakob Breum (GAE)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-109

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-114

Finn Stokkers (GAE)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-130

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-156

Richonell Margaret (GAE)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-164

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-156

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-175

Stefan Mitrovic (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-172

Mathis Suray (GAE)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-204

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-233

Mats Deijl (GAE)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-233

Chadwick Zach Booth (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-278

Lewis Schouten (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-345

Mathijs Tielemans (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-435

Evert Linthorst (GAE)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-455

Kenzo Goudmijn (GAE)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

Calvin Twigt (GAE)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Ilias Bronkhorst (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Xander Blomme (GAE)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Gerrit Nauber (GAE)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-714

Dean James (GAE)

Over 0.5

+400

Under 0.5

-1000

Milan Smit (GAE)

Over 2.5

-122

Under 2.5

-

Jakob Breum (GAE)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

Finn Stokkers (GAE)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Nesto Groen (Excelsior)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Stefan Mitrovic (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-

Mats Deijl (GAE)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Mathis Suray (GAE)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Richonell Margaret (GAE)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Kenzo Goudmijn (GAE)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Evert Linthorst (GAE)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Calvin Twigt (GAE)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

Ilias Bronkhorst (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-

Eagles have recorded four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Excelsior have finished with three defeats and one win in the past 4 away games, netting an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 3.00.

When the sides last met at De Adelaarshorst, Eagles beat Excelsior 3-0.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Go Ahead Eagles Home Stats		4-3-3	2.50	1.20	1.30	6	4	4	6
Excelsior Away Stats		1-0-3	4.00	1.00	3.00	4	0	3	1

• 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

Go Ahead Eagles vs Excelsior Lineups & Team News

Always review the Go Ahead Eagles vs Excelsior team news before locking in your bets. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie along with up-to-date injury news.

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