9 February 2021 at 19:00
Match Summary
Vitesse defeated Excelsior 1:0. The match was played in KNVB Beker 2020. Goals were scored by L. Openda 90′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Excelsior had 44% possession while Vitesse held 56%. Excelsior had 12 shots (2 on target) compared to 24 (11 on target) for Vitesse. Excelsior made 2 substitutions, Vitesse made 1. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Armando Broja 71′).
Match Events
Key match events between Excelsior and Vitesse — 1 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.
assist: M. Wittek
Match Statistics
Excelsior had 44% possession against Vitesse's 56%. Excelsior registered 12 shots (2 on target) while Vitesse managed 24 (11 on target). Corner kicks: 4–10. Fouls committed: 14–11.
Lineups
Excelsior lined up in a 5-3-2 formation under M. Dijkhuizen, while Vitesse deployed a 5-3-2 under T. Letsch.
Defensive Solidity
Excelsior deploy 5 defenders rated — on average, against Vitesse's 5-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
Excelsior field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Vitesse's 3 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
Excelsior start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Vitesse 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.
Substitutes
Coach: M. Dijkhuizen
Substitutes
Coach: T. Letsch
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Excelsior have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats. Vitesse show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Excelsior vs Vitesse Head to Head Results
Excelsior and Vitesse have met 20 times — Excelsior won 5, Vitesse won 10, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Vitesse leads the head-to-head with 10 victories from 20 meetings. A combined 56 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.80 per match (23 for the home side, 33 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 11 matches (55%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 games (60%), 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.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (20)
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