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- Excelsior have won four of their last five games, including the last two.
- Excelsior Rotterdam have made a strong start to the 2026-2027 Eredivisie season and will surely be in confident mood ahead of the visit of struggling FC Utrecht to Stadion Woudestein on Sunday.
- Ruben den Uil's men have picked up nine points from their four games so far to sit fourth in the early-season standings while the visitors are way down in 16th place with one point from as many games.
- Den Uil, who has been in charge of Excelsior since 1 July 2024, has a clear vision for his side and they can be prolific in possession and will press forward with numbers in a highly energetic style.
- The goal threat comes mainly through the wings with David Garden, who has two goals in four Eredivisie 2026/2027 appearances, and Irakli Yegoian, who has three assists in four, the standout figures.
Away - FC Utrecht
- Anthony Correia has had less time to get his message across at FC Utrecht, taking charge on 1 July 2026, but has been trying to establish a high-energy 3-4-3 press.
- The early signs are not promising as FC Utrecht have won none of their first four competitive games, drawing once and losing three times.
- They travel to Rotterdam off the back of an disappointing 3-3 away draw with Sparta Rotterdam and a 1-6 home defeat against PSV Eindhoven.
- Artem Stepanov has been the main goal threat with three goals in three Eredivisie 2026/2027 matches, providing three of Utrecht's last five goals, while Niklas Vesterlund has been tidy and creative in the centre of the park with two assists in four matches.
Head-to-Head
- The hosts won this fixture 5-0 in the Eredivisie 2025/2026 campaign and that result still counts for a lot.
- FC Utrecht have failed to win either of their last two away games against Excelsior.
Key Players
- The goal threat comes mainly through the wings with David Garden, who has two goals in four Eredivisie 2026/2027 appearances, and Irakli Yegoian, who has three assists in four, the standout figures.
- Artem Stepanov has been the main goal threat with three goals in three Eredivisie 2026/2027 matches, providing three of Utrecht's last five goals, while Niklas Vesterlund has been tidy and creative in the centre of the park with two assists in four matches.
Betting Insights
- Over 2.5 goals looks a strong bet with both teams to score a solid bet.
- There is no doubt that this game will be won at the higher end of the field with the visitors coming into the game at 2.45 and the hosts, despite their better start, at 2.62.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.7 looks the better bet on the goals markets, however, with both teams to score at 1.57 also a solid option.
Prediction
This should be a tight game with lots of energy and movement, but with Excelsior on a two-game winning streak and at home it seems better to side with the home side against a Utrecht side that look very fragile.