Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 10/20/2018
To build a prediction for the Excelsior - Vitesse match, scheduled for 20 October 2018, several key factors could influence the outcome. Excelsior have played 50 matches, in which they won 17 of them, drew 12 times and lost 21 matches. Vitesse, having played 50 matches, won 21 times, drew 13 matches and lost 16 defeats. In the league, Excelsior average 1.3 goals scored per game and 1.6 conceded. Vitesse average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded. These sides last met on 16 February 2018 at Vitesse's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 7 out of last 8 home matches, Excelsior won the first half.
1st Half - W14.14
Excelsior concedes over 2 goals from Vitesse in 4 out of 8 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)3.72
In 4 last matches, Vitesse won the first half.
1st Half - W22.46
In 8 out of 11 last matches, Excelsior lost the second half.
2nd Half - W22.29
In 7 out of last 8 home matches, Excelsior scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)2.27
In 9 out of 11 last matches where Excelsior played at home, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.664
In 9 out of 11 last matches, Excelsior concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.52
In 6 out of 8 last home matches, Excelsior concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.52
Excelsior scoresat home in 9 matches straight.
IT1O (0.5)1.35
Excelsior does not lose at homeby more than 1 goal in 17 out of 19 last matches.
H1 (+1.5)1.3
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Бьорн Куйперс (Netherlands). Over the last 64 matches, he has shown 226 yellow cards (averaging 3.5 per match) and 7 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 3% of matches (2 out of 64).