PSV vs Excelsior: match statistics
As the league leader, PSV displays dominant form, especially at their own stadium, where they have won 75% of matches, scoring an average of 3.25 goals while conceding just 1.63 per game. The hosts possess an impressive advantage in ball possession (64%) and shot conversion (15%), which translates to a high xG (2.36). Excelsior performs very poorly in away matches—losing 57% of encounters, keeping zero clean sheets, and holding a goal difference of -9. The visitors are characterized by low efficiency (9%) and an average of just 1.14 goals scored away against 2.43 conceded. The gap in quality between the two teams is immense, further confirmed by the 12-position difference in the table. Considering all statistics, a decisive victory for PSV is the most probable scenario for this match.
PSV vs Excelsior: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
PSV play Excelsior in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The match date is 10 January 2026 at 20:00. Final score: 5:1.
Current form
PSV: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Excelsior: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
PSV scores 2.97 and concedes 1.32 goals per match. Excelsior scores 1.26 and concedes 1.65. League average: 3.17 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: PSV 76%, Excelsior 65%. Over 2.5: PSV 85%, Excelsior 62%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 61%.
xG, shots and style
PSV has higher xG: 2.05 vs 1.39. PSV: 17.6 shots per match, Excelsior: 12.4.
Match halves
PSV: half-time lead 56%, second-half goals 1.50. Excelsior: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.65.
Goals by minute
PSV: 76-90+ (22 goals). Excelsior: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eredivisie: 3.17 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 61%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
As the league leader, PSV displays dominant form, especially at their own stadium, where they have won 75% of matches, scoring an average of 3.25 goals while conceding just 1.63 per game. The hosts possess an impressive advantage in ball possession (64%) and shot conversion (15%), which translates to a high xG (2.36). Excelsior performs very poorly in away matches—losing 57% of encounters, keeping zero clean sheets, and holding a goal difference of -9. The visitors are characterized by low efficiency (9%) and an average of just 1.14 goals scored away against 2.43 conceded. The gap in quality between the two teams is immense, further confirmed by the 12-position difference in the table. Considering all statistics, a decisive victory for PSV is the most probable scenario for this match.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| PSV | Excelsior | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
PSV is 18% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - PSV · 2.2 pts / match - Excelsior
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
PSV is 136% better for: goals scored per match.
2.97 goals / match - PSV · 1.26 goals / match - Excelsior
PSV is 25% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.32 goals / match - PSV · 1.65 goals / match - Excelsior
PSV scores in 97% of matches (33 of 34 matches), while Excelsior keeps a clean sheet in 18% (6 of 34 matches).
Excelsior scores in 79% of matches (27 of 34 matches), while PSV keeps a clean sheet in 21% (7 of 34 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — PSV
Over / Under — Excelsior
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
PSV is 41% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.91 pts / match - PSV · 1.35 pts / match - Excelsior
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
PSV - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 56% of matches and wins 79%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Excelsior - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 29%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +10 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (22 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +15 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
PSV
Excelsior
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| PSV | Liga | Excelsior | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 4.29 | 3.17 | ▼ 2.91 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 76% | 63% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 85% | 61% | • 62% |
| Clean sheets | • 21% | 20% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 97% | 80% | ▼ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 84% | ▼ 82% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: PSV 1 - 0 - 0 Excelsior. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of PSV vs Excelsior?
The Eredivisie match finished PSV 5:1 Excelsior. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before PSV vs Excelsior?
PSV score 2.97 goals per game on average and Excelsior 1.26. The Eredivisie average is 3.17 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 76% of PSV's matches and 65% of Excelsior's.
What form are PSV and Excelsior in?
Over the last 5 games PSV have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Excelsior 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for PSV vs Excelsior?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for PSV vs Excelsior: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.