Willem II Tilburg

vs

Excelsior Rotterdam

Preview

Willem II Tilburg

• Willem II Tilburg are a point from 3 games in 15th place in the Eredivisie 2026/2027 table.
• The Tricolores have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches.
• They have shown themselves to be a compact 4-4-2 side, with the two up top capable of pouncing on turnovers and the other 6 players pressing in bursts.
• Their Eredivisie outings so far have been disappointing, with a 1-4 home defeat to NEC Nijmegen followed by a 2-2 draw against SC Heerenveen.
• Willem II have struggled at home, with 1 draw and 1 loss from 2 games, conceding 6 goals.

Excelsior Rotterdam

• Excelsior Rotterdam are in 7th place with 6 points from 3 games.
• The Kralingers are the form team, winning 4 and losing 1 of their last 5.
• They play a proactive 4-3-3 system, with the wingers and wingbacks pressing and the three forwards working to control the tempo.
• In the opening games they've been impressive, including a 4-0 win away at Cambuur Leeuwarden and a 2-1 victory at home to Sparta Rotterdam following a narrow defeat to PSV Eindhoven.
• Excelsior have been effective on the road, scoring freely in their away fixtures.

Key Players

• Devin Haen - 1 goal in 2 Eredivisie matches and 2 goals in his last 5.
• Noah Naujoks - 2 goals from 1 Eredivisie game to start the season.
• Nesto Groen - 2 goals in his last 5 games.

Betting Insights

• Excelsior are the odds-on favorite at 2.16, with Willem II priced at 2.95 and the draw at 3.75.
• The Over 2.5 goals market is 1.65.
• Both teams to score is 1.55.
• The visitors appear to have the edge given their form and odds, though Willem II's home factor is relevant.

Prediction

• A home win with 3 or more goals would fit the numbers if Willem II can turn turnovers into quick strikes.
• An away win with 3 or more goals looks like the best fit overall, but a close away win is more likely given Excelsior's form and the home side's inconsistent home performances.