Cambuur vs Excelsior prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, August 7, 2026
Eredivisie Netherlands
In the first round of the Dutch Eredivisie on August 7, 2026, Cambuur will face Excelsior. Both teams are aiming for a strong start to the season.
Cambuur vs Excelsior: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Leeuwarden was relegated to the Eerste Divisie before last season. However, they performed well there—winning 23 matches and collecting 78 points, finishing second, with only ADO Den Haag ahead of them.
The team from Rotterdam also had a decent showing last season. They collected 38 points in ten matches. Only on additional criteria did they lose the twelfth spot to Go Ahead Eagles. However, they had no chance to play in the playoffs (where they would have started from ninth place).
The Eredivisie newcomer scored an average of 1.97 goals per game at the lower level last season, conceding about a third less—1.26 goals per match. Ruben den Uil's side, with 1.26 goals scored, conceded much more, averaging 1.65 per game.
Previous Matches: Cambuur vs Excelsior
The most recent official meetings were in the 2024/2025 season. Cambuur won both of those encounters.
This pair is considered evenly matched: the visitors performed better in friendly matches, while the home team has the "home field" advantage. Therefore, we will opt for a neutral outcome and predict that the match will end with "total over 2.5 goals scored" (odds – 1.60).
Cambuur vs Excelsior: Key Statistics and Trends
- Cambuur has lost four matches in a row, though these were only pre-season friendlies, and came after a couple of wins
- Excelsior has won six out of their last eight matches, including a current streak of six consecutive victories
Cambuur vs Excelsior: Probable Starting Lineups
Cambuur is expected to play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Jansen - Galvez, Amofa, Bauf, Marsman - Diemers, Apkaku, Balk - Kwam, Ferra, van der Sande
Excelsior is expected to play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): van Gassel - Zagre, Schouten, Wiedell, Meissen - Egoyan, Hartyes, Nauyoks - de Regt, van Deinen, Sanchez Fernandez
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