17 February 2018 at 17:30
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
Even recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
2.5
Average goals per game
60%
Games with 3+ goals
50%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (72%) — the odds may underestimate Excelsior.
Market Summary
Margin: 6.0%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.35 | 4.50 | 8.00 |
| Max | 1.39 | 5.20 | 10.33 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 71.9% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| Public market | 67.4% | 20.8% | 11.7% |
| Δ | 4.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
Vitesse vs Excelsior — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result differed from market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/02/2423/24 | Excelsior | 1–2 | Vitesse | 2.12/3.61/3.26 |
| 07/10/2323/24 | Vitesse | 0–0 | Excelsior | 1.74/4.18/4.24 |
| 22/04/2322/23 | Vitesse | 0–0 | Excelsior | 1.45/4.65/6.76 |
| 12/08/2222/23 | Excelsior | 3–1 | Vitesse | 3.63/3.85/1.94 |
| 18/01/1918/19 | Vitesse | 3–2 | Excelsior | 1.31/5.31/9.19 |
| 20/10/1818/19 | Excelsior | 2–0 | Vitesse | 3.99/3.95/1.81 |
| 09/09/1717/18 | Excelsior | 0–3 | Vitesse | 3.22/3.39/2.23 |
| 17/02/1817/18 | Vitesse | 1–2 | Excelsior | 1.37/4.73/8.78 |
| 26/11/1616/17 | Vitesse | 2–2 | Excelsior | 1.41/4.67/7.33 |
| 15/04/1716/17 | Excelsior | 1–0 | Vitesse | 3.51/3.44/2.07 |
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Vitesse
Away Record: Excelsior
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Excelsior defeated Vitesse 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2017. Goals were scored by L. Castaignos 2′, H. Faik 44′, M. van Duinen 66′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Vitesse had 56% possession while Excelsior held 44%. Vitesse had 11 shots (5 on target) compared to 10 (4 on target) for Excelsior. Vitesse made 3 substitutions, Excelsior made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Vitesse and Excelsior — 3 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: B. Linssen
assist: S. Elbers
Match Statistics
Vitesse had 56% possession against Excelsior's 44%. Vitesse registered 11 shots (5 on target) while Excelsior managed 10 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 5–1. Fouls committed: 18–11.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Vitesse have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Excelsior show 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
Vitesse
Excelsior
Vitesse vs Excelsior Head to Head Results
Vitesse and Excelsior have met 20 times — Vitesse won 11, Excelsior won 4, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Vitesse leads the head-to-head with 11 victories from 20 meetings. A combined 54 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.70 per match (33 for the home side, 21 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 11 games (55%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Vitesse are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2019.
11
Vitesse
5
Drawn
4
Excelsior
Recent Meetings (20)
API data: 15 Mar 2026