Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 02/23/2019
To build a prediction for the Utrecht - Excelsior match, scheduled for 23 February 2019, several key factors could influence the outcome. Utrecht have played 50 matches, in which they won 20 of them, drew 15 times and lost 15 matches. Excelsior, having played 50 matches, won 16 times, drew 10 matches and lost 24 defeats. In the league, Utrecht average 1.7 goals scored per game and 1.5 conceded. Excelsior average 1.3 scored and 2 conceded. These sides last met on 29 November 2018 at Excelsior's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 7 out of 8 last matches, Utrecht lost the second half.
2nd Half - W26.1
In 4 out of 5 last matches, Excelsior won the second half.
2nd Half - W26.1
In 4 last home matches, Utrecht lost the second half.
2nd Half - W26.1
Utrecht scores over 2 goals in 6 out of 12 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)2.23
Excelsior concedes over 2 goals in 8 out of 13 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)2.23
Excelsior concedes over 2 goals in 4 out of last 6 away matches.
IT1O (2.5)2.23
In 7 out of 10 last matches involving Utrecht, over over 3 goals were scored.
TO (3.5)2.22
In 7 out of 8 last matches, Utrecht concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.1
In 5 last matches, Excelsior scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.1
In 6 out of last 8 away matches, Excelsior lost the second half.
2nd Half - W11.744
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation, with one more player a doubt. 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 Сердар Гозюбийк (Netherlands). Over the last 85 matches, he has shown 314 yellow cards (averaging 3.7 per match) and 17 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 13% of matches (11 out of 85).