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Excelsior vs Vitesse

Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, Rotterdam9 February 2021 at 19:00
01
Referee: Dennis Higler

Match Events

Excelsior
Vitesse
Kick Off
20′Riechedly Bazoer
31′
T. BrunsD. Huisman
Half Time
VAR
71′Goal cancelled
A. AberkaneT. Verhaar
90+2′
J. BaasA. Mendes Moreira
90+2′
90+1′
L. Openda

assist: M. Wittek

Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal11
7Shots off Goal8
12Total Shots24
3Blocked Shots5
6Shots insidebox16
6Shots outsidebox8
14Fouls11
4Corner Kicks10
0Offsides2
44%Ball Possession56%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
9Goalkeeper Saves2
392Total passes477
305Passes accurate380
78%Passes %80%

Lineups

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.

Excelsior5-3-25-3-2Vitesse
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Damen24Ormonde.3Matthys2Horemans6Aberkane10Bruins22Niemeij.8Wieffer33Baas9Ómarsson11Zwarts22Pasveer32Wittek6Rasmuss.3Doekhi42Manhoef20Bruns10Bazoer36Vroegh14Tannane7Openda11Broja

Substitutes

Coach: M. Dijkhuizen

Substitutes

Coach: T. Letsch

ExcelsiorPosition StrengthVitesse
Excelsior5-3-2
1GoalkeeperA. Damen
24DefenderB. Ormonde-Ottewill
3DefenderH. Matthys
2DefenderS. Horemans
6DefenderA. Aberkane
8DefenderM. Wieffer
10MidfielderL. Bruins
22MidfielderR. Niemeijer
33MidfielderJ. Baas
9ForwardE. Ómarsson
11ForwardJ. Zwarts
Vitesse5-3-2
22GoalkeeperR. Pasveer
32DefenderM. Wittek
6DefenderJ. Rasmussen
3DefenderD. Doekhi
42DefenderM. Manhoef
10DefenderR. Bazoer
20MidfielderT. Bruns
36MidfielderP. Vroegh
14MidfielderO. Tannane
7ForwardL. Openda
11ForwardA. Broja

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′).

Rivalry since 2010

Excelsior vs Vitesse Head to Head Results

20 stretnutí
Excelsior
5
wins
Drawn
5
Vitesse
10
wins
Total goals
56 · 2.8/match
Both scored
11/20 · 55%
Over 2.5
12/20 · 60%

Recent Form

Excelsior

WWDLDL

Vitesse

LDWWDW

Match Prediction

Excelsior

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Vitesse

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Excelsior or draw

63%Form38%
75%Attack25%
25%Defence75%
60%Head-to-head40%
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026