31 August 2022 at 19:00

40
Full Time
Referee: M. Nagtegaal

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.

Twente3wins
4draws10 meetings
Excelsior3wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (75%) — the odds may underestimate Excelsior.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.2%

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 77.9%Draw 17.4%Away 9.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.275.5010.00
Max1.306.2610.64
Over 2.5: 71.4%Under 2.5: 34.8%
Market favourite:Twente · 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 market75.5%15.4%9.1%
Public market73.2%17.3%9.5%
Δ2.3%1.9%0.4%

Twente vs Excelsior — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Twente
Result vs. Market: Twente (78%)

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.

TwenteHalf-time:20Excelsior
11Shots9
6Shots on target2

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
24/01/26Twente0–0Excelsior1.33/5.50/8.50
30/08/25Excelsior1–0Twente3.91/3.99/1.82
10/02/24Excelsior0–3Twente5.69/4.24/1.55
08/12/23Twente4–2Excelsior1.22/6.58/11.20
01/04/23Excelsior0–0Twente5.64/4.37/1.54
31/08/22Twente4–0Excelsior1.28/5.75/10.21
27/10/17Twente1–3Excelsior1.78/3.74/4.38
23/12/17Excelsior0–0Twente2.52/3.49/2.68
06/08/16Twente1–2Excelsior1.70/3.90/4.71
12/02/17Excelsior1–1Twente3.20/3.42/2.20

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: Twente

W 481D 287L 308
Over 2.555
Goals scored1748

Away Record: Excelsior

W 98D 101L 239
Over 2.561
Goals scored510

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Twente defeated Excelsior 4:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2022. Goals were scored by D. Cleonise 1′, C. Tzolis 8′, V. Černý 62′, V. Černý 90′. Twente had 54% possession while Excelsior held 46%. Twente had 11 shots (6 on target) compared to 9 (2 on target) for Excelsior. Twente made 5 substitutions, Excelsior made 5. VAR was involved: Goal confirmed (Christos Tzolis 9′), Goal cancelled (Couhaib Driouech 25′).

Match Events

Key match events between Twente and Excelsior — 4 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Twente
Excelsior
Kick Off
C. Tzolis

assist: R. van Wolfswinkel

8′
Goal confirmed9′
VAR
VAR
25′Goal cancelled
Half Time
R. van WolfswinkelW. Brama
60′
D. CleoniseV. Černý
60′
60′
R. KharchouchM. van Duinen
60′
J. EijgenraamA. Fein
V. Černý

assist: G. Smal

62′
C. TzolisD. Rots
69′
G. SmalA. Salah-Eddine
70′
71′
Y. AyoubJ. Donkor
80′
K. GoudmijnR. Eyongo
80′
N. Tjoe-A-OnN. Markelo
R. ZerroukiL. Everink
84′
90+3′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Twente had 54% possession against Excelsior's 46%. Twente registered 11 shots (6 on target) while Excelsior managed 9 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 1–4. Fouls committed: 7–8.

6Shots on Goal2
4Shots off Goal3
11Total Shots9
1Blocked Shots4
8Shots insidebox8
3Shots outsidebox1
7Fouls8
1Corner Kicks4
0Offsides4
54%Ball Possession46%
0Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
468Total passes400
362Passes accurate288
77%Passes %72%

Lineups

Twente lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under R. Jans, while Excelsior deployed a 4-2-3-1 under M. Dijkhuizen.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Twente is 6.87, compared to 7.44 for Excelsior. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Twente's highest-rated starter is R. Zerrouki (7.22), while Excelsior's best-rated player is S. van Gassel (7.44).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Twente have contributed 12 goals and 1 assists this season, led by R. van Wolfswinkel (8G). Excelsior's starters account for 0 goals and 1 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Twente deploy 4 defenders rated 6.92 on average, against Excelsior's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Twente field 5 midfielders averaging 6.84, versus Excelsior's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Twente start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Excelsior averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 77% for Twente and 58% for Excelsior. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Twente's starters have collected 6 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Excelsior. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Twente's starting XI is 28.2 (youngest: M. Bruns (23), oldest: R. van Wolfswinkel (36)), while Excelsior average 29.0 (youngest: S. van Gassel (29), oldest: S. van Gassel (29)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Twente's starters average 23 league appearances each, versus 28 for Excelsior. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Twente4-2-3-14-2-3-1Excelsior
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Unnerst.20Brenet2Hilgers38Bruns5Smal8Zerrouki21Kjølø26Cleonise9Wolfswi.19Tzolis27Ugalde1Gassel2Horemans16Nieuwpo.4Yaakoubi28Tjoe-A-.6Eijgenr.21Ayoub33Baas8Goudmijn14Driouech9Kharcho.

Substitutes

Coach: R. Jans

Substitutes

Coach: M. Dijkhuizen

TwentePosition StrengthExcelsior
6.87
Avg Rating
7.44
6.94Goalkeeper (1 v 1)7.44
0G 0A0G 1A
6.92Defender (4 v 4)
1G 0A0G 0A
6.84Midfielder (5 v 5)
11G 1A0G 0A
Twente4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperL. Unnerstall6.9
20DefenderJ. Brenet
2DefenderM. Hilgers
38DefenderM. Bruns6.91G
5DefenderG. Smal
8MidfielderR. Zerrouki7.23G1A
21MidfielderM. Kjølø6.6
26MidfielderD. Cleonise
9MidfielderR. van Wolfswinkel6.78G
19MidfielderC. Tzolis
27ForwardM. Ugalde
Excelsior4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperS. van Gassel7.41A
2DefenderS. Horemans
16DefenderS. Nieuwpoort
4DefenderR. El Yaakoubi
28DefenderN. Tjoe-A-On
6MidfielderJ. Eijgenraam
21MidfielderY. Ayoub
33MidfielderJ. Baas
8MidfielderK. Goudmijn
14MidfielderC. Driouech
9ForwardR. Kharchouch

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Twente have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Excelsior show 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

Twente

WWWLWW

Excelsior

DLDLLL

Twente vs Excelsior Head to Head Results

Twente and Excelsior have met 17 times — Twente won 6, Excelsior won 5, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Twente leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 17 meetings. A combined 40 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.35 per match (22 for the home side, 18 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (53%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (47%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2023.

6

Twente

6

Drawn

5

Excelsior

Goals: 22Goals: 18

Recent Meetings (17)

24 Jan 2026Twente0 – 0Excelsior
30 Aug 2025Excelsior1 – 0Twente
10 Feb 2024Excelsior0 – 3Twente
8 Dec 2023Twente4 – 2Excelsior
1 Apr 2023Excelsior0 – 0Twente
23 Dec 2017Excelsior0 – 0Twente
27 Oct 2017Twente1 – 3Excelsior
12 Feb 2017Excelsior1 – 1Twente
6 Aug 2016Twente1 – 2Excelsior
20 Apr 2016Twente2 – 0Excelsior
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026