Willem II vs Excelsior Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Sep 2026
Willem II vs Excelsior Predictions
Willem II and Excelsior look likely to play out a high-scoring encounter, with Over 2.5 looking like a sound wager on the Total Goals market. You can get a price of -147 for this outcome which looks worth snapping up.
Read on for our full Willem II vs Excelsior betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
Willem II vs Excelsior Preview
Willem II host Excelsior at Koning Willem II Stadion, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Saturday 5 September.
Willem II played Heerenveen at home in their last game. It was a 2-2 draw at Koning Willem II Stadion. John Stegeman's team had just 39% possession and recorded four shots on target, with Uriel van Aalst and Devin Haen each scoring one goal.
Excelsior claimed a 2-1 home win over Sparta Rotterdam at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion in their previous game. The Rotterdam outfit recorded five shots on goal and had 44% possession, with Aymen Sliti and Nesto Groen both on target.
Last H2H Encounter Ended in a 1-1 Draw
When the teams last went head-to-head, we saw Willem II draw 1-1 away to Excelsior at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Excelsior |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7:3 | 6 |
| 15 |  Willem II |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 4:10 | 1 |
2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.3 goals from 9.7 attempts and 2.3 shots on goal. Willem II have had 34.0% possession, 285.0 passes and 4.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 3.3 goals from 16.3 attempts and 8.3 shots on goal, while earning 5.0 corners.
Top goalscorer is Devin Haen on 2 goals, while Uriel van Aalst and Thomas Verheijdt have both bagged 1. Nathan Tjoe-A-On is the leading assists maker on 2.
Excelsior have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 2.2 goals from 13.2 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. The Kralingers average 50.5% possession, 418.8 passes, 3.8 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against them, while conceding 1.3 goals from 12.6 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.
Derensili Sanches Fernandes is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, Noah Naujoks has 4, with Casper Widell and Irakli Yegoian both on 2. Gyan de Regt has been chief assist maker on 4, with Stijn van Gassel recording 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Willem II predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Karst de Leeuw (GK), Hidde ter Avest, Finn Stam, Justin Hoogma, Nathan Tjoe-A-On, Kasper Boogaard, Calvin Twigt, Eser Gurbuz, Uriël van Aalst, Jaden Slory, Devin Haen.
Excelsior predicted lineup (4-3-3): Stijn van Gassel (GK), Rick Meissen, Casper Widell, Jan Plug, Simon Janssen, Lennard Hartjes, Irakli Yegoian, Daniel van Vianen, Aymen Sliti, David Garden, Ágúst Orri Thorsteinsson.
Main Match Prediction
This Eredivisie encounter can yield three goals or more, with the odds for Over 2.5 Goals offering plenty of appeal. You can get -147 that this outcome happens and we’re confident.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Eredivisie stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.
According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 59.5% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
There’s a chance to back selections at larger odds, with bettors able to combine the Over 2.5 Goals pick with BTTS Yes on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market.
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Correct Score Prediction
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1
Excelsior
We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Willem II to win 2-1. The odds of +700 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.
Player Prop Picks
Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior) has finished with at least one shot on goal in four straight Eredivisie games. If you side with our view that he can cover the Shots on Target line, then you are able to secure odds of -125 for this outcome.
Devin Haen (Willem II) is available at +145 to be on the scoresheet. We’ll have a play on this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to follow our same-game multi, try Over 2.5 goals, Willem II with an Asian Handicap of +0.25 and also Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior) to have at minimum of one shot on target.
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Willem II vs Excelsior 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 +128 suggest that Excelsior are likely victors and there’s a 44% probability that the favourites win this Eredivisie clash. Willem II are the +195 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
There’s the chance to back Excelsior at -102 if you want to take them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s a full payout if they beat Willem II but also half stake returned if the scoreline ends level.
The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -189.
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You will find Devin Haen at +400 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +145 that he finds the net at anytime.
Willem II League Stats
Excelsior League Stats
- 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 3 matches
- 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 2 home matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.33 goals scored and 3.33 conceded in the previous 3 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 3.00 conceded in the previous 2 home matches
- An average of 4.67 goals per game in the previous 3 matches
- An average of 4.50 goals per game in the previous 2 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 3 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 2 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 3 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 2 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 2 home matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 2 home matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 2 of the last 3 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 home matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 6.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 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 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 34.00% possession in the last 3 matches
- An average of 35.50% possession in the last 2 home matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 3 matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 2 home matches
- An average of 50.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Willem II this season are Devin Haen (2), Thomas Verheijdt (1), Uriel van Aalst (1)
- Top Assistors for Willem II this season are Nathan Tjoe-A-On (2), Calvin Twigt (1), Hidde ter Avest (1)
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Willem II vs Excelsior Lineups & Team News
Don’t miss the latest Willem II vs Excelsior team news before you bet. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie together with updated injury news.
Willem II Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Excelsior Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Willem II Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Excelsior Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Willem II Lineups
Previous Excelsior Lineups
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Willem II Player Stats & Squad
Manager: John Stegeman
Excelsio Player Stats & Squad
Eredivisie Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ Alkmaar | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13:3 | 12 |
| 2 | PSV | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 15:5 | 10 |
| 3 | Feyenoord | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10:6 | 8 |
| 4 | Ajax | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:2 | 7 |
| 5 | Go Ahead E. | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11:9 | 7 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8:7 | 7 |
| 7 | NEC Nijmegen | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 6 |
| 8 | Excelsior | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 6 |
| 9 | Twente | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 6 |
| 10 | Groningen | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9:10 | 6 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 5 |
| 12 | Sp. Rotterdam | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 13 | Telstar | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:8 | 3 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 15 | Willem II | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:10 | 1 |
| 16 | Den Haag | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:11 | 1 |
| 17 | Utrecht | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6:15 | 1 |
| 18 | Cambuur | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4:16 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ Alkmaar | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 2 | Go Ahead E. | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 4 |
| 4 | Twente | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 5 | Groningen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 7 | Excelsior | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 3 |
| 9 | Feyenoord | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
| 10 | Ajax | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 11 | Sp. Rotterdam | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 12 | Willem II | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:6 | 1 |
| 13 | NEC Nijmegen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 14 | Den Haag | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
| 16 | Telstar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:7 | 0 |
| 17 | Utrecht | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:10 | 0 |
| 18 | Cambuur | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:13 | 0 |
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