Excelsior vs FC Twente: VriendenLoterij Eredivisie 2026 Match Preview
Analysis by Robert Marin · Last Updated: 31 October 2026 at 02:38 UTC
Date of last modification: 31 October 2026 at 02:38 UTC
Match Preview
Excelsior take on FC Twente in round 11 of the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie on 1 November 2026. Excelsior enter this match from 13th place in the league table, while FC Twente hold the 4th position based on the current standings.
Recent Form and Standings
Excelsior recorded a run of LDLLL across their last 5 matches, leaving them with a form index of 17. Meanwhile, FC Twente posted WWDLW in their recent matches, resulting in a higher form index of 57.
Expected Goals and Match Dynamics
The model calculates an expected goals figure of 1.8 for Excelsior compared to 2.48 for FC Twente. Win probabilities stand at 34% for the home side, 14% for a draw, and 52% for the visiting team.
Statistical Indicators
Attacking metrics show Excelsior at 62 and FC Twente at 82. In defense, Excelsior record 38 while FC Twente register 49. The data indicates that either team winning is the statistical indicator, with a draw considered the main risk.
What to Watch
The goal data points to more than 1.5 goals in total. Consistency indices sit at 46 for Excelsior and 61 for FC Twente, with pressure figures at 66 and 86 respectively. Track the live score and projected lineups in the Arena Sports Insights app.
Expected Lineups
Excelsior4-3-3
- 1Stijn van Gassel
- 3Rick Meissen
- 4Casper Widell
- 14Jan Plug
- 12Kasey Bos
- 10Noah Naujoks
- 20Lennard Hartjes
- 6Daniel van Vianen
- 7Aymen Sliti
- 28Nesto Groen
- 8Irakli Yegoian
FC Twente4-2-3-1
- 16Joël Drommel
- 28Bart van Rooij
- 3Robin Pröpper
- 4Ruud Nijstad
- 29Aske Adelgaard
- 6Ramiz Zerrouki
- 7Marko Pjaca
- 11Daan Rots
- 10Younes Taha
- 27Sondre Ørjasæter
- 9Wout Weghorst
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