Go Ahead Eagles vs Excelsior Betting Tips & Match Predictions
Go Ahead Eagles vs Excelsior Intro
Go Ahead Eagles, who have been in steady form this season, face Excelsior, who have struggled throughout. The home side are looking to climb towards the top of the Eredivisie table, whereas Excelsior are deep in trouble at the bottom of the league. Kick off is at De Adelaarshorst on Saturday March 30, 2024 at 7:00 PM. We head into matchweek 27 as the hosts, led by Rene Hake, currently sit in the 7th position in the Eredivisie table on 37 points. Their opponents are 15th, having taken 22 points from their 26 games. We’re deep inside the second half of the season, and there’s a difference in fortunes between Go Ahead Eagles and Excelsior in the Eredivisie table. The sides are separated by 15 points and 8 places.
Go Ahead Eagles vs Excelsior Form
Go Ahead Eagles have picked up 6 points in the last five games – and that includes a loss to Heracles. In the meantime, Excelsior have just one point in five games. The draw against RKC Waalwijk in the previous round was much needed. Go Ahead Eagles desperately needs to be picking up more points at home – they have only managed to win 5 from the five most recent games. Excelsior haven’t picked up a single point in five games played away from home.
Go Ahead Eagles vs Excelsior H2H
Historically, Go Ahead Eagles has a much better record in this fixture. They have 14 victories out of the total of 38 matches, compared to Saturday’s guests’ 12. 12 have ended up drawn. This has been a close affair in recent times. Go Ahead Eagles has the slight advantage of one more win the last six games but has traditionally enjoyed meeting Excelsior.
Go Ahead Eagles vs Excelsior Analysis
Go Ahead Eagles lost their last match. Rene Hake’s men played against Heracles. At the final wistle, the scoring board showed 0-2. Now it is time for Rene Hake’s men to face Excelsior. Against Heracles, Go Ahead Eagles had a ball possession of 55%. In terms of shots on goal, Go Ahead Eagles struck a total of 18 shots in attack while in defence conceding 11 shots. Meanwhile, Excelsior drew their last match. Marinus Dijkhuizen’s men were up against RKC Waalwijk. At the final wistle, the score board showed 1-1. Stats against RKC Waalwijk show that Excelsior had 43% of ball possession. Looking at shots on goal, Excelsior has those following stats: 14 shots in attack and 16 shots conceded.
Go Ahead Eagles vs Excelsior Odds
According to the oddsmakers, the favourite for this match between Go Ahead Eagles and Excelsior is Go Ahead Eagles.
