N.E.C. vs Excelsior: Prediction, Odds & Analysis
N.E.C.vs
ExcelsiorThe model puts N.E.C. at 66%. The model leans toward N.E.C.. Confidence: high.
Why this prediction
+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.
- +Recent form favours N.E.C..
- −The head-to-head history is finely balanced.
Win probabilities
Model vs market
Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.
Recent form
Most likely scorelines
Expected goals
Match DNA
Key points
- N.E.C. have 5 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Excelsior have 3 wins in their last 5 matches.
- N.E.C. have won 6 of the head-to-head meetings.
- N.E.C. is priced at 1.448.
Betting angles
Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.
Scoreline probability matrix
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | |||
| 1 | 14 | 9 | 3 | |||
| 2 | 15 | 9 | 3 | |||
| 3 | 10 | 6 | 2 | |||
| 4 | 5 | 3 | ||||
| 5 | 2 | 1 |
Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.
Full analysis
The model puts N.E.C. at 66%. The model puts the draw at 19%. The model puts Excelsior at 14%. The model's most likely scoreline is 2-0.
The market leans toward N.E.C.. N.E.C. is priced at 1.448. The draw is priced at 4.98. Excelsior is priced at 6.2.
N.E.C. have won 6 of the head-to-head meetings. Excelsior have won 7 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 2 of their head-to-head meetings.
N.E.C. have 5 wins in their last 5 matches. N.E.C. are on 5 wins in a row. Excelsior have 3 wins in their last 5 matches.
The model gives 39% for both teams to score. The model gives 50% for over 2.5 goals.
This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite, N.E.C. or Excelsior?
Our model rates N.E.C. as the most likely outcome at 66% probability.
What's a likely scoreline for N.E.C. vs Excelsior?
A scoreline around 2-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.
What's the head-to-head record?
In the last 15 meetings: 6 N.E.C. wins, 2 draws, 7 Excelsior wins.
League table
Netherlands. Eredivisie| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AZ Alkmaar | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
| 2 |  Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 4 |
| 3 |  PSV Eindhoven | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 4 |  Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 5 |  Ajax | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 |  Groningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 7 |  Heerenveen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 8 |  Feyenoord | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 9 | Excelsior | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 3 |
| 10 | N.E.C. | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 3 |
| 11 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 12 |  Telstar | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 13 |  Twente | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 14 |  PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 15 |  ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 16 |  Utrecht | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:6 | 0 |
| 17 |  Willem II | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:8 | 0 |
| 18 |  Cambuur | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:7 | 0 |
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