Excelsior vs Volendam: Dutch Championship Match Prediction
Excelsior will host Volendam on December 13 in the 19th round of the Dutch championship. Will the hosts be able to justify their status as favorites and maintain their lead in the table, or will the visitors extend their successful streak and be able to break into the podium? In the forecast, we have analyzed in detail the form in which the teams are approaching the face-to-face meeting and selected the most reliable bets. What choice should you make?
Match announcement
Excelsior
Current form
Excelsior were considered one of the main contenders for promotion before the start of the season and so far they fully live up to this status. With 37 points, Ruben den Uyl team leads the table, but is only one point ahead of second-placed Volendam, and Grafschap and Dordrecht are in close proximity. In the last round, Excelsior drew 1:1 away to Emmen, thus extending their unbeaten streak to seven matches.
Disqualifications and injuries
Blomme is injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Excelsior have not lost in their last seven matches – five wins and two draws
- Excelsior have beaten Volendam in their last two home games
Probable line-up: Raatsi - Bronkhorst, Widell, Warmerdam, Zagre - Hattenboer, Hartjes, Fernandes, Naujoks, Fini - Duivesteyn.
FC Volendam
Current form
Volendam, like its opponent today, were among the main contenders for promotion before the start of the season. Rick Kreis' team has justified this status so far, sitting in second place in the table with 36 points – leader Excelsior is one point away and has a chance to top the table today. Having beaten Jong AZ 2:0 in the last round, Volendam won its 11th victory of the season and extended its unbeaten streak to 11 matches.
Disqualifications and injuries
The visitors have no problems with their lineup.
Interesting trends for betting
- Volendam have not lost in their last 11 matches – nine wins and two draws
- Volendam have scored in their last 17 matches
Probable line-up: Van Ouvelen - Leliendaal, Amewoor, Mbuyamba, Payne - De Haan, Plat, Olers, Muhren, Auld-Hick - Weerman.
Trends
Bet Exact score 3:2
Two of the last eight matches between the clubs have ended with this score
16.00Excelsior to score in first half
In Excelsior last three home games, this bet has been successful
1.55Volendam to score in the second half
In Volendam last three matches, this bet was successful
1.71Tip and bets
Excelsior is in excellent shape and will definitely strive for victory at home against its main rival. The championship leader scores a lot and regularly, and it is unlikely that the visitors will have the opportunity to play reliably in defense today. However, Volendam also clearly has its own plans for points, and it should not be difficult for the visitors to respond, as there are high-level players in the attack.
We believe that the match will be productive. Forecast - total over 3.5 goals . This bet is offered with a coefficient of 2.05
Bet on the outcome
Excelsior are undoubtedly the favourites of the match – the hosts are in excellent shape, have a very significant advantage in class, and have won seven of their eight home matches this season. Volendam also shows quality football, but in away matches problems happen regularly, and in the last two matches at Van Donge and De Roo the “orange” did not take a single point.
The bet is Excelsior victory. This bet is offered at 1.79
Bet on corners
Excelsior are the favourites and will certainly play first – the hosts should win confidently on corners.
The bet is Excelsior to win on corners. This bet is offered at 1.61