19 November 2017 at 13:30

31
Full Time
Referee: Bas Nijhuis

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 record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Utrecht5wins
5draws10 meetings
Excelsior0wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.8%

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

Home 67.0%Draw 23.6%Away 14.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.444.005.50
Max1.534.517.50
Market favourite:Utrecht · Heavy favourite

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.

1X2
Professional market64.7%21.7%13.6%
Public market65.2%22.3%12.5%
Δ0.4%0.7%1.1%

Utrecht vs Excelsior — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Utrecht
Result vs. Market: Utrecht (67%)

Result matched 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.

UtrechtHalf-time:10Excelsior
19Shots15
7Shots on target7

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.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
24/08/25Utrecht4–1Excelsior1.41/5.19/6.49
27/01/24Excelsior1–1Utrecht3.06/3.67/2.17
12/11/23Utrecht2–2Excelsior1.74/3.85/4.07
25/01/23Utrecht1–0Excelsior1.40/4.97/7.36
02/10/22Excelsior0–1Utrecht4.84/4.24/1.65
23/02/19Utrecht0–0Excelsior1.32/5.37/8.78
30/11/18Excelsior3–3Utrecht5.39/4.37/1.55
19/11/17Utrecht3–1Excelsior1.49/4.24/6.73
04/02/18Excelsior2–2Utrecht4.09/3.63/1.87
06/11/16Utrecht2–1Excelsior1.44/4.46/7.26

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: Utrecht

W 425D 291L 393
Over 2.557
Goals scored1662

Away Record: Excelsior

W 98D 101L 239
Over 2.561
Goals scored510

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Utrecht defeated Excelsior 3:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2017. Goals were scored by C. Dessers 8′, Y. Ayoub 56′, W. Janssen 64′, Z. El Azzouzi 88′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Utrecht had 51% possession while Excelsior held 49%. Utrecht had 19 shots (7 on target) compared to 15 (7 on target) for Excelsior. Utrecht made 3 substitutions, Excelsior made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Utrecht and Excelsior — 4 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Utrecht
Excelsior
Kick Off
C. Dessers

assist: G. Kerk

8′
40′Stanley Elbers
Half Time
U. EmanuelsonG. Troupée
46′
Y. Ayoub

assist: R. Strieder

56′
W. Janssen

assist: Y. Ayoub

64′
68′
A. MessaoudZ. El Azzouzi
80′
M. MassopJeffry Fortes
C. DessersL. Görtler
82′
85′
R. KoolwijkK. Vermeulen
G. KerkN. Venema
86′
88′
Z. El Azzouzi

assist: J. Mattheij

Full Time

Match Statistics

Utrecht had 51% possession against Excelsior's 49%. Utrecht registered 19 shots (7 on target) while Excelsior managed 15 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 9–8. Fouls committed: 6–9.

7Shots on Goal7
6Shots off Goal6
19Total Shots15
6Blocked Shots2
10Shots insidebox10
9Shots outsidebox5
6Fouls9
9Corner Kicks8
0Offsides2
51%Ball Possession49%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
6Goalkeeper Saves4
433Total passes403
327Passes accurate305
76%Passes %76%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Utrecht have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Excelsior show 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

Utrecht

WLWWDW

Excelsior

DLDLLL

Utrecht vs Excelsior Head to Head Results

Utrecht and Excelsior have met 18 times — Utrecht won 9, Excelsior won 2, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Utrecht leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 18 meetings. A combined 58 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.22 per match (34 for the home side, 24 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 13 matches (72%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Utrecht are currently unbeaten in the last 11 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2018.

9

Utrecht

7

Drawn

2

Excelsior

Goals: 34Goals: 24

Recent Meetings (18)

24 Aug 2025Utrecht4 – 1Excelsior
27 Jan 2024Excelsior1 – 1Utrecht
12 Nov 2023Utrecht2 – 2Excelsior
25 Jan 2023Utrecht1 – 0Excelsior
2 Oct 2022Excelsior0 – 1Utrecht
23 Feb 2019Utrecht0 – 0Excelsior
30 Nov 2018Excelsior3 – 3Utrecht
4 Feb 2018Excelsior2 – 2Utrecht
4 Apr 2017Excelsior1 – 3Utrecht
6 Nov 2016Utrecht2 – 1Excelsior
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026