Eindhoven vs Excelsior prediction and betting tips on December 17, 2024

Game Prediction

On December 17, 2024, the Dutch Cup Round of 16 will feature a match between Eindhoven and Excelsior. The leaders of the second division will aim for success on the field of a midtable opponent.
Our Prediction for Eindhoven vs Excelsior
The "White-Blues" were once national champions and cup winners, but they have long been overshadowed by their more successful neighbors. For decades, the team has remained in the Eerste Divisie, the second tier of Dutch football. Last season, they slid down to a disappointing 14th place.
A similar trajectory applies to the "Red-Blacks" from Rotterdam. Having returned to the Eredivisie in 2022, they were relegated again this spring after losing the promotion/relegation playoffs.
Under Den Uyl, Excelsior is striving to bounce back into the Eredivisie immediately, and they are making good progress. Winning two-thirds of their matches, they currently lead the standings. However, a 0-0 draw with Emmen marked their third tie in the last four games. Eindhoven, managed by Maurice Verberne, has been a midtable team this season. Despite a dip in form during autumn, they managed consecutive wins against Helmond Sport, PSV-2, and Utrecht-2 before losing to Venlo in their most recent match.
The "White-Blues" score an average of 1.2 goals but concede significantly more (1.6). Excelsior boasts leader-level stats for this division, scoring nearly 2.2 goals per match while conceding only half that amount.
Key Stats and Trends
- Eindhoven has won three of their last four matches.
- Excelsior has won seven of their last ten games.
- The visitors have drawn three of their last four matches.
Probable Lineups
Eindhoven (probable lineup): Brondeel – Douglas, Seedorf, Limouri, Persijn – Sleegers, Heesman, Dorenbosch, Blummel – El-Bouchataoui, van Schuppen
Excelsior (probable lineup): Kuiper – de Muus, Seymour, Luffen, Bronckhorst – Zandbergen, Eigenraam, Naujoks, Sanchez Fernandez – van Deenen, Berggraaf
Head-to-Head
In the 2021/2022 season, Eindhoven won both matches. However, in their most recent encounter in November, they lost 0-2 on Excelsior's home ground.
Free Prediction for Eindhoven vs Excelsior
The visitors present stronger arguments for victory. Expect a win for Excelsior (odds – 1.91).
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