Excelsior vs Twente Prediction

Excelsior host Twente on 1 November 2026 at 16:30 in a Matchday 11 clash at Stadion Woudestein. The Rotterdammers have won just three of their last ten matches and lost 1-0 to Fortuna Sittard last time out, managing only 0.87 expected goals. Twente arrive in sharp form, winning seven of their last ten across all competitions and claiming a 2-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar most recently. The visitors hold a 60% win rate away from home this season. Excelsior have no fresh injury concerns, with Agust Thorsteinsson expected to return to the starting XI after a substitute appearance. Twente will be without suspended midfielder Daouda Weidmann, while defender Bart van Rooij is a major doubt after picking up a knock.

Form and H2H

Excelsior average 1.50 goals for and 1.90 against over their last ten matches at home. Twente average 2.40 goals for and 0.80 against in their last ten away games. The head-to-head record between these sides shows three wins each from six meetings since 2011, with two draws. Twente won the most recent fixture 2-0 in April 2016. Over their last ten outings, Excelsior have posted a profit of 3.93 on Excelsior Over 1.5 goals bets, while Twente have returned 4.11 profit on Twente Under 1.5 goals wagers.

Best Bet

Twente to win at 1.57 with 1Win. The visitors' away form and recent momentum make them the stronger proposition despite Excelsior's home advantage. Twente have won 60% of their away matches this season and arrive off the back of a dominant performance against AZ Alkmaar. Excelsior's inability to create chances and their six-game winless run leave them vulnerable.

Odds to Watch

The correct score prediction of Excelsior 1-2 Twente reflects the expected pattern: Excelsior scoring once at home while Twente add two on the road. A draw is available at 4.43 with 1Win, though Twente's superior form and away record make the away win the primary angle. Over 2.5 goals is worth monitoring given Twente average 3.60 total goals per away game, though exact pricing on that market varies by operator.