Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 01/18/2019
To build a prediction for the Vitesse - Excelsior match, scheduled for 18 January 2019, several key factors could influence the outcome. Vitesse have played 50 matches, in which they won 21 of them, drew 14 times and lost 15 matches. Excelsior, having played 50 matches, won 14 times, drew 11 matches and lost 25 defeats. In the league, Vitesse average 1.8 goals scored per game and 1.4 conceded. Excelsior average 1.2 scored and 2 conceded. These sides last met on 19 October 2018 at Excelsior's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 7 last matches, Vitesse concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.25
Excelsior concedes over 2 goals in 6 out of 8 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)2.05
In 9 out of last 12 home matches, Vitesse won the first half.
1st Half - W11.75
In 6 last matches involving Vitesse, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.7
In 6 out of 8 last matches involving Excelsior, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.7
In 4 last matches, Excelsior lost the second half.
2nd Half - W11.6
In 5 out of last 6 away matches, Excelsior lost the second half.
2nd Half - W11.6
Vitesse concedes in 9 matches straight.
IT2O (0.5)1.51
Vitesse concedesat home in 9 out of 10 last matches.
IT2O (0.5)1.51
In 8 last matches involving Excelsior, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)1.41
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation. The away side will be missing one player from the rotation. Several more Excelsior players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Эдвин ван де Граф (Netherlands). Over the last 33 matches, he has shown 108 yellow cards (averaging 3.3 per match) and 10 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 12% of matches (4 out of 33).