08-15Excelsior-PSV EindhovenNoah Naujoks to score@ 3.50–
08-15Excelsior-PSV EindhovenBTTS: Yes@ 1.45✓
08-15Excelsior-PSV EindhovenOver 3.5 Goals@ 1.95✕
08-07Cambuur-ExcelsiorExcelsior Win@ 2.68✓
08-07Cambuur-ExcelsiorOver 3.5 Goals@ 2.60✓
Best BTTS picker+9% ROI61% WR
Nemotron
Tip:BTTS: Yes @ odds 1.57✕ Lost
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won 351 of 573 settled BTTS picks · +195.3u profit · this pick: BTTS: Yes @ 1.57 · 5 units
⚡ Why this pick
Excelsior score first 50% of last 10
BTTS hit in 8 of Willem II's last 10
H2H meetings feature goals at both ends
Willem II defence vulnerable in recent outings
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Qwen
Tip:Irakli Yegoian to score @ odds 4.00✓ Won
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won 105 of 323 settled GS picks · +117.8u profit · this pick: Irakli Yegoian to score @ 4.00 · 3 units
⚡ Why this pick
Expected starter in central midfield role
Willem II missing key midfield screen
Arrives late in the box regularly
The market underprices his creative freedom
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Willem II
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
9
Haen
7
↓82′
Slory
19
van Aalst
50
↓46′
Gurbuz
6
Twigt
8
↓63′
Boogaard
24
Tjoe-A-On
83
↓46′
Lemmens
3
Stam
5
ter Avest
26
Delanghe
Bench (15)
Maxim Dekker ↑46′ · Tonny Vilhena ↑46′ · Thomas Verheijdt ↑63′ · Chido Obi ↑82′ · Alessandro Ciranni · Jens Mathijsen · Amine Et Taibi · Wouter van der Steen · Per van Loon · Karst de Leeuw · Amine Lachkar · Anass Zarrouk · Jari Schuurman · Armin Culum · Thomas Didillon
Coach · John Stegeman
Match Preview
Willem II vs Excelsior Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-03 22:43 UTC
Irakli Yegoian leads Excelsior charge at Koning Willem II Stadion
Irakli Yegoian arrives at the Koning Willem II Stadion as the creative heartbeat of an Excelsior side currently finding their rhythm in the Eredivisie. His ability to thread the needle in the final third has been a defining feature of their recent outings, making him the primary concern for the hosts this Saturday.
The tactical setup for matchday 5
For the home side, the expected XI features Devin Haen and Jaden Slory tasked with leading the line, supported by a midfield trio of Uriel van Aalst, Calvin Twigt, and Kasper Boogaard. With Thomas Didillon sidelined due to injury, Karst de Leeuw is expected to take his place between the sticks, anchoring a defensive unit that will need to be disciplined against Excelsior’s fluid movement.
Excelsior are expected to mirror that ambition, with Stijn van Gassel in goal behind a defensive line anchored by Casper Widell and Rick Meissen. The midfield battle will be pivotal, as the visitors look to leverage the creative influence of Yegoian alongside the industrious duo of Agust Thorsteinsson and Aymen Sliti to control the tempo of the match.
Form and momentum heading into the clash
Excelsior enter this encounter with confidence, fresh off a 2-1 victory over Sparta Rotterdam in their most recent Eredivisie outing. Their ability to find the net has been consistent, highlighted by a dominant 4-0 win against Cambuur earlier in August, suggesting they have the firepower to trouble any defence in the league.
Willem II, meanwhile, are looking to build on their recent 2-2 draw against SC Heerenveen as they search for their first win of the current Eredivisie campaign. While they have faced difficult tests against NEC Nijmegen and Go Ahead Eagles, the home side will be eager to use the familiar surroundings of the Koning Willem II Stadion to turn their fortunes around.
Historical echoes of past meetings
Matches between these two sides have often been competitive, though their recent history is dominated by friendly fixtures. The last time they met in a competitive Eredivisie setting was back in April 2019, when they played out a 1-1 draw, followed by a 2-2 stalemate in September 2018.
While those league encounters were tight affairs, the more recent friendly meetings in 2021 and 2022 saw Willem II emerge victorious. Both teams will be looking to establish a new narrative on Saturday, with the points on offer carrying significantly more weight than their previous summer meetings.
Deciding factors on the pitch
The game is likely to be defined by how well Willem II’s defensive line manages the creative threat posed by Yegoian, who has been involved in 4 goals during his last 10 appearances. If the hosts can stifle his influence in the middle of the park, they may find the space needed for their own forwards, Haen and Slory, to test the Excelsior backline.
Ultimately, the match will come down to which side can better impose their tactical structure. Excelsior will look to maintain their attacking momentum, while Willem II will be desperate to solidify their defensive shape and secure a vital result in front of their home supporters.
Excelsior
4-3-3
● Confirmed
30
↓71′
Thorsteinsson
19
⚽↓82′
Garden
7
↓64′
Sliti
2
↓65′
da Silva Moreira
8
⚽
Yegoian
20
Hartjes
15
Janssen
14
Plug
4
Widell
3
⚽
Meissen
1
van Gassel
Bench (10)
Ilano Silva Timas ↑64′ · Daniel van Vianen ↑65′ · Nesto Groen ↑71′ · Giuliano Cairo ↑82′ · Mario Dominguez · Kasey Bos · Valentin Sulzbacher · Osman Mohamed Turay · Yaqub Finey · Tijmen Holla
Coach · Ruben den Uil
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
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