Willem II vs Excelsior: match statistics
Willem II vs Excelsior: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Willem II played against Excelsior in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game was played on September 5, 2026. Venue: Koning Willem II Stadion. Final score: 0:3.
Recent form
Willem II has 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.33 points per game. Excelsior has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Willem II scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 3.33. Excelsior scores 2.33 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 4.03 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Willem II's games and 67% of Excelsior's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 100%, compared with league averages of 78% for BTTS and 83% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Excelsior has the higher season xG average, 1.43 to 1.09 per game. Willem II takes 11.3 shots per game, while Excelsior takes 12.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Willem II leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Excelsior leads at halftime in 67% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Willem II's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). For Excelsior, it is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eredivisie games average 4.03 goals. Both teams score in 78% of games, and 83% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Excelsior sit 7th, while Willem II are only 15th, and the visitors’ season record stands at 2 wins and 1 defeat compared with the hosts’ 0 victories. Excelsior are in significantly better form: they have collected 10 points and scored 11 goals in their last five matches, whereas Willem II have managed just 4 points while conceding as many as 13 goals. Away from home, Excelsior have won every match so far, averaging 4 goals scored and conceding none, with an xG of 1.82 and an xG against of 0.85. Willem II concede an average of 3 goals per home match, have not kept a clean sheet, and their opponents create chances worth an average of 2.12 xG against them. The hosts are capable of scoring, but their 1.14 xG and just 36% possession suggest that Excelsior should have the edge in terms of chance quality.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
BTTS - Yes looks favorable, as Willem II have scored in 100% of matches played by both teams so far, while in the last five games both teams scored in 100% of Willem II’s matches and 80% of Excelsior’s. Willem II have conceded an average of 2.6 goals in their last five matches, with a very high against-xG of 2.21, which significantly strengthens Excelsior’s chances of scoring. The visitors are highly dangerous offensively: they have averaged 2.2 goals in their last five matches, with an average xG of 1.34. The risk to this pick is Excelsior’s more solid defense, which has kept a clean sheet in 100% of matches this season and allows an xG of 0.85. However, Willem II generate an xG of 1.24 at home and average 3.5 shots on target. Additionally, the league’s BTTS rate stands at as much as 76%, making a scenario in which both sides score more likely than BTTS - No, which means that at least one team fails to score—not necessarily a 0:0 draw or neither team scoring.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
In their last five matches, Willem II averaged 1.4 goals scored and as many as 2.6 goals conceded, resulting in an average of 4.0 goals per game. Over the same period, Excelsior scored 2.2 goals per match, while their opponents created chances worth only 1.36 xG on average, compared with 2.21 xG allowed by Willem II’s defense. Over 2.5 goals landed in all five of Willem II’s last matches and in 80% of Excelsior’s games, while both teams exceeded the 1.5-goal line in 100% of their matches so far this season. Additionally, Excelsior averages 18 shots and 9 shots on target, clearly more than Willem II’s 10 shots and 3.5 shots on target. The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals, as the projected total of 3.0 goals and the visitors’ attacking profile significantly reduce the risk of a very low-scoring game.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Excelsior have a clear attacking quality advantage: they average 1.82 xG compared with Willem II’s 1.24, registering 18 shots and 9 on target per match, compared with the hosts’ 10 and 3.5, respectively. The visitors have averaged 3.0 goals before half-time and have conceded none during that period, while in their last five matches they were leading at the break in 60% of games, compared with just 20% for Willem II. The hosts’ defense allows opponents an average of 1.66 xG, and the team conceded as many as 2.6 goals per match across their last five outings. Excelsior won 60% of their last five matches and averaged 2.2 goals in them, making an Excelsior lead at half-time and a win at the final whistle the most likely HT/FT outcome: 1/1.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Willem II | Excelsior | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 24% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.50 | 0.44 |
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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Excelsior is 506% better for: last-5 form.
0.33 pts / game - Willem II · 2 pts / game - 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.
Excelsior is 75% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Willem II · 2.33 goals / game - Excelsior
Excelsior is 233% better for: goals allowed per game.
3.33 goals / game - Willem II · 1 goals / game - Excelsior
Willem II scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 games), while Excelsior keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 games).
Excelsior scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 games), while Willem II keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Willem II
Over / Under - Excelsior
1st half
2nd half
Game 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.
Excelsior is 199% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.67 pts / game - Willem II · 2 pts / game - Excelsior
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Willem II - second-half results
Allows 2.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Excelsior - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.67 | 0.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 2.7 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 3.7 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 100% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 0% |
| No goal | 67% | 33% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.67 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 33% |
| No goal | 33% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Willem II
Excelsior
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| Willem II | Liga | Excelsior | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.67 | 4.03 | ▼ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 78% | ▼ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 83% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 11% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 81% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 97% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Willem II vs Excelsior?
The Eredivisie match finished Willem II 0:3 Excelsior. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Willem II vs Excelsior?
Willem II score 1.33 goals per game on average and Excelsior 2.33. The Eredivisie average is 4.03 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 83% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Willem II's matches and 67% of Excelsior's.
What form are Willem II and Excelsior in?
Over the last 5 games Willem II have a 0-1-2 record (0.33 points per game) and Excelsior 2-0-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Willem II vs Excelsior?
The statistical background for Willem II vs Excelsior — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.