Twente vs Excelsior Prediction 08.12.2023

• Competition: Eredivisie
• Date: 8th December 2023
• Time:  19:00 UTC / 20:00 CET
• Venue: De Grolsch Veste (Enschede)

The upcoming Eredivisie season is likely to lack the excitement and unpredictability of past seasons. This is primarily due to Ajax’s significant decline, as well as the disparity in quality between PSV and the rest of the league.

Currently, the Eindhoven team is firmly in the lead, boasting all 14 victories and topping the table, with a trio of teams trailing by 10 or 12 points. Among these three teams is Twente, who has a potential chance to vie for one of the top three positions, which would secure them a spot in next season’s Champions League. In their most recent match, they broke a disappointing three-game winless streak by defeating the Go Ahead Eagles. Within the first 25 minutes, Twente had a two-goal lead, which they effortlessly maintained for the rest of the match.

Throughout its history, Excelsior has not seen much success in top-tier competitions. Their highest achievement in the Eredivisie over the past two decades was securing the 10th position last season. They are potentially on track to match that outcome this year, but their recent form has significantly dipped. The club has not won any of its past seven league games, and the upcoming fixtures do not look promising. After their next match, they are set to host G.A. Eagles before facing PSV in the league’s most challenging away game. Any points gained in these games will be crucial.

Twente vs Excelsior pick: ASIAN HANDICAP 1 (-1.5)

After a successful start to the season with five consecutive home league victories, Twente only managed to secure one point in their last two matches in front of their home crowd. Despite the loss against leading team PSV, it was the defeat to Nijmegen that disappointed their fans the most. However, their next opponent Excelsior is seen as an ideal candidate for a straightforward victory with multiple goals, which will help rebuild Twente’s confidence. Although Excelsior has been known to pull off surprises in the past, the current situation suggests it’s unlikely Twente will miss this chance to gain three more points. Twente’s victory with a margin of at least two goals is not in doubt.