Excelsior vs Go Ahead Eagles Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Mar 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Excelsior vs Go Ahead Eagles

Excelsior square off against Go Ahead Eagles at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Sunday 1 March.

We’ll chance Go Ahead Eagles +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Excelsior. A win delivers a payout at -135 although a draw would still land a return.

Excelsior have lost back-to-back Eredivisie games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 2-1 defeat against Fortuna Sittard at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. The Kralingers enjoyed 54% possession and managed four shots on target, with Noah Naujoks being the goalscorer.

Go Ahead Eagles won their previous game which was at home. It was a 4-0 victory against Heracles at De Adelaarshorst. Melvin Boel's team recorded five shots on goal and had 51% possession, with Soeren Tengstedt, Melle Meulensteen, Mathis Suray and Jakob Breum all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Eagles are bidding for a third successive win against Excelsior, having previously obliged at home by 2-0 and 3-0 scorelines at De Adelaarshorst. In the past 5 H2H meetings, we have seen three Eagles wins, one Excelsior victory and one draw.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Go Ahead E.	28	7	11	10	45	45	0	45:45	32
16	Excelsior	28	7	6	15	29	47	-18	29:47	27

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Excelsior have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. Ruben den Uil's side have averaged 47.7% possession, 438.1 passes and 4.2 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.7 goals from 5.2 shots on goal, 13.5 attempts and 5.3 corners.

Top goalscorers are Noah Naujoks and Irakli Yegoian on 3 goals, while Ilias Bronkhorst has bagged 2. Leading assistor is Gyan de Regt with 3, while goalie Stijn van Gassel has recorded 2 clean sheets.

Eagles have won 1, lost 3 and drawn 6, with an average of 1.4 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts. There’s been an average of 47.2% possession, 390.5 passes, 5.6 corners taken and 6.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 17.1 attempts.

Mathis Suray got 4 goals, Melle Meulensteen notched 3, while Soeren Tengstedt and two other players scored 1. Jakob Breum has been the top assist maker on 2, with Jari De Busser notching one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Excelsior confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Stijn van Gassel (GK), Casper Widell, Lewis Schouten, Rick Meissen, Ilias Bronkhorst, Irakli Yegoian, Lennard Hartjes, Arthur Zagre, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Gyan de Regt, Noah Naujoks.

Go Ahead Eagles confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jari De Busser (GK), Alfons Sampsted, Julius Dirksen, Joris Kramer, Aske Adelgaard, Melle Meulensteen, Jakob Breum, Soeren Tengstedt, Mathis Suray, Richonell Margaret, Victor Edvardsen.

Excelsior vs Go Ahead Eagles Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Excelsior vs Go Ahead Eagles fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, best corners advice, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Go Ahead Eagles look a quality wager for this Eredivisie encounter and we can bet the away team at -135 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.

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Key Excelsior vs Go Ahead Eagles league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by GAE in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by GAE in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Excelsior in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Excelsior in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Excelsior in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Excelsior in 3 consecutive games against GAE.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 57.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Excelsior 1 - 2 Eagles

We’re going for GAE at +700 to secure a 2-1 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Irakli Yegoian Over 1.5 Shots -149

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior) has recorded over 1.5 shots in four consecutive Eredivisie home games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -149 when it comes to this Player Shots wager.

Latest Irakli Yegoian Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+390

First

+1050

Shots

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

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Melle Meulensteen to Score +400

Melle Meulensteen (GAE) has racked up two goals in his past five Eredivisie away games. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +400 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Melle Meulensteen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+410

First

+1050

Shots

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Eagles Over 4.5 Corners -127

We’ve seen an average of 6.20 Go Ahead Eagles corners in the past 5 games, with Excelsior conceding over 4.5 corners in the previous three matches. Our verdict is that there’s value when it comes the Eagles Team Corners line being covered, with odds of -127 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Excelsior

Total

9.50 4.20 5.30

Home

8.70 4.30 4.40

Away

10.50 4.30 6.20

Eagles

Total

11.60 5.60 6.00

Home

11.50 6.40 5.10

Away

10.30 3.80 6.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-130

Excelsior Corners

Over 5.5

-105

Under 5.5

-133

Eagles Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-114

Most Corners

1

-128

X

+700

2

+130

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Excelsior vs Go Ahead Eagles Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Go Ahead Eagles are chalked up at betting odds of +175 to defeat Excelsior, with their opponents operating at +140 with the bookmakers. If you want to back the draw, it’s available at +250 for this Eredivisie clash.

If you want to back the favourites with some insurance, then Excelsior are -139 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, Eagles are -103 and there is money back if the game ends all square.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. BTTS Yes is available at -179 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+140

X

+250

2

+175

Half-Time Result

1

+188

X

+128

2

+225

Double Chance

1X

-233

12

-345

X2

-182

Draw No Bet

1

-139

2

-103

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+108

2 Hcp +0.25

-135

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+108

Over 2.5

-139

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-179

No

+133

You will find Mathis Suray at +500 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +195 that he finds the net at anytime.

Mathis Suray (GAE)

First

+195

Anytime

+500

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

First

+210

Anytime

+550

Jerolldino Bergraaf (Excelsior)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Victor Edvardsen (GAE)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Jakob Breum (GAE)

First

+320

Anytime

+900

Søren Tengstedt (GAE)

First

+370

Anytime

+1050

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

First

+390

Anytime

+1050

Miliano Jonathans (Excelsior)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Finn Stokkers (GAE)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Melle Meulensteen (GAE)

First

+410

Anytime

+1050

Richonell Margaret (GAE)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Emil Hansson (Excelsior)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Lewis Schouten (Excelsior)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Kenzo Goudmijn (GAE)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Mathijs Tielemans (Excelsior)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Chris-Kévin Nadje (Excelsior)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Arthur Zagre (Excelsior)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Evert Linthorst (GAE)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Mathis Suray (GAE)

Over 2.5

-109

Under 2.5

-

Jerolldino Bergraaf (Excelsior)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Richonell Margaret (GAE)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Melle Meulensteen (GAE)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Finn Stokkers (GAE)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

Miliano Jonathans (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Søren Tengstedt (GAE)

Over 1.5

+107

Under 1.5

-

Jakob Breum (GAE)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

-

Victor Edvardsen (GAE)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Lewis Schouten (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Kenzo Goudmijn (GAE)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Mathijs Tielemans (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Chris-Kévin Nadje (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Arthur Zagre (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-

Evert Linthorst (GAE)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-

Excelsior haven’t tasted victory in three consecutive matches at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. The Kralingers have managed five losses, three victories and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Go Ahead Eagles have not won in the past nine away matches. Melvin Boel's team have six defeats, three draws and one win in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

The last meeting at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion saw Excelsior and Eagles draw 1-1.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Excelsior Home Stats		3-2-5	2.50	1.10	1.40	6	4	6	4
Go Ahead Eagles Away Stats		1-3-6	3.10	1.20	1.90	5	5	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Excelsior vs Go Ahead Eagles Lineups & Team News

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