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Excelsior look to carry friendly form into Eredivisie opener
The Eredivisie season kicks off with Cambuur hosting Excelsior at Kooi Stadium on Friday evening. Both sides have been active in pre-season, with their most recent encounter being a 3-2 victory for Excelsior in a club friendly on July 4th. This opening fixture marks the start of a new campaign in the top flight for both teams.
Gyan de Regt has been a significant figure for Excelsior in their recent matches. He has been directly involved in four goals across their last ten games, showcasing his importance to their attacking setup. His ability to find the net or create chances will be a key factor for Excelsior as they look to start their Eredivisie campaign strongly.
Both Cambuur and Excelsior are expected to field their strongest available sides, with no high-impact absences reported for either team. Cambuur are predicted to line up with Fabian Kvam and Iwan Henstra leading the line, supported by a midfield trio of Nicky Souren, Ethan Apkakou, and Ilyes Hamache. The defence is expected to be marshalled by Ryan van de Pavert and Jorn Berkhout, with Jamal Amofa, Ismael Baouf, and Rik Mulders completing the backline in front of goalkeeper Thijs Jansen.
Excelsior's expected XI sees Gyan de Regt and Nesto Groen spearheading their attack, with Mathijs Tielemans and Irakli Yegoian in midfield alongside Lennard Hartjes and Noah Naujoks. The defensive unit is likely to consist of Stan Henderikx, Giuliano Cairo, Casper Widell, and Rick Meissen, with Stijn van Gassel in goal.
While pre-season results can be a mixed indicator, Excelsior have shown a strong attacking capability in their recent club friendlies, notably securing a 5-1 win against De Graafschap and a 5-3 victory over Heracles. Their last competitive league form saw them finish the previous Eredivisie season with a 2-3 win away at Sparta Rotterdam. Cambuur, meanwhile, have had mixed results in their friendlies, including losses to Bologna and NFC Volos, though they did secure a 2-1 win against Roda JC Kerkrade. Their last competitive matches were in the Eerste Divisie, where they achieved a 2-1 home win against Vitesse.
Excelsior have demonstrated a tendency to finish their matches strongly. In their last ten games, six of their goals have been scored after the 75th minute, suggesting a resilience and fitness that allows them to maintain pressure late in matches. This late-game potency could prove crucial in tight encounters, as they look to secure positive results from the outset of the new Eredivisie season.
As matchday one of the Eredivisie, this fixture represents a fresh start for both Cambuur and Excelsior. The opening game often sets the tone for the campaign, and both teams will be eager to begin with a win. The head-to-head record shows a slight edge for Excelsior in recent friendly encounters, but competitive league matches can present a different challenge.
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