Excelsior vs Twente Prediction

Excelsior host Twente on 1 November 2026 at 16:30 in a Matchday 11 clash at Stadion Woudestein. The Rotterdam side have won just one of their last ten matches, most recently losing 1-0 to Fortuna Sittard. Twente arrive in sharp form, winning seven of their last ten across all competitions and claiming a 2-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar in their previous outing. The visitors have won 60% of their away matches this season, a record that stands out against Excelsior's home struggles.

Excelsior midfielder Agust Thorsteinsson returns to the starting XI after appearing as a substitute last weekend, with no fresh injury concerns for the hosts. Twente will be without midfielder Daouda Weidmann due to suspension, while defender Bart van Rooij is a major doubt after picking up a knock.

Form and H2H

Excelsior have averaged 1.50 goals scored and 1.90 goals conceded per game over their last ten matches at home. Twente average 2.40 goals scored and 0.80 goals conceded per game away from home. The head-to-head record between these sides shows six meetings since 2011, with Twente holding a slight edge: two wins to Excelsior's one, alongside three draws.

Best bet

Twente's away form and Excelsior's home vulnerability point to a visiting victory. The pick is Excelsior 1-2 Twente. Twente's defensive record on the road, conceding 0.80 goals per game, combined with their attacking output of 2.40 goals per game, suggests they can breach Excelsior's leaky defence and score multiple goals. Both teams to score also carries appeal given Excelsior's need to attack and Twente's willingness to press forward.

Odds to watch

1Win: Home 5.2 / Draw 4.43 / Away 1.57.