Match Analysis: FC Volendam vs Excelsior – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-20
- Time: 2:30 PM UTC
- Location: Kras Stadion, Volendam, Netherlands
Game Overview
FC Volendam and Excelsior face off in an Eredivisie match on September 20, 2025, at Kras Stadion. Volendam currently sit 12th in the league, while Excelsior are 16th, making this a contest between a mid-table and a lower-ranked team in the Dutch top flight. Both teams have a fairly even recent history, reflecting a competitive game ahead.
Key Factors to Consider
- FC Volendam have shown mid-table form, leveraging home advantage at Kras Stadion; Excelsior struggle near the bottom of the table with difficult form. Volendam has a stronger performance profile recently, with home matches statistically favoring goal volumes over 2.5 in several encounters. Excelsior, while underdogs, remain competitive based on past meetings.
- Historically, the head-to-head record between FC Volendam and Excelsior is balanced with 6 wins apiece and 3 draws in their last 15 meetings. Notably, 6 of the 7 most recent home matches for Volendam against Excelsior produced over 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency for higher scoring encounters.
- No explicit injury data available from the current sources for either squad prior to the match, implying likely full or near-full squad availability for both teams.
- The match is held at FC Volendam's home venue, the Kras Stadion, giving them a home-field advantage. Weather and other environmental factors are not specified but assumed typical for September in the Netherlands.
- Given their league positions, FC Volendam have strong motivation to consolidate mid-table status with home points, while Excelsior must seek to escape the relegation zone, potentially increasing their urgency and risk-taking during the match.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | FC Volendam: 132, Excelsior: 172, Draw: 280 | FC Volendam Moneyline Win | β β β ββ 62% |
| Spread | FC Volendam: -0.25 @105, Excelsior: +25 @-125 | FC Volendam -0.25 Spread | β β β ββ 58% |
| Over/under | Over 3: -125, Under 3: 105 | Over 3 Goals | β β β ββ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | FC Volendam 32% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 3 -1% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: FC Volendam at 32% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 24.4% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
FC Volendam is favored to win this encounter due to stronger recent form, home advantage, and a motivated push to climb the standings, although Excelsiorβs fight to avoid relegation may yield a competitive and open game with scoring opportunities.
Predicted Score: 3-1