Our De Graafschap vs Excelsior Prediction: 2-1
De Graafschap vs Excelsior in the Netherlands Eerste Divisie is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday March 7, 2025. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This De Graafschap vs Excelsior prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
De Graafschap's Last Match – PSV Reserves vs De Graafschap
De Graafschap will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 Netherlands Eerste Divisie win against PSV Reserves on February 28. In that match, De Graafschap recorded 41% possession and 7 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 PSV Reserves | 59% | 0 (6) | 1.15 | 62 |
 De Graafschap | 41% | 0 (7) | 1.05 | 55 |
Excelsior's Last Match – Excelsior vs Roda JC
Excelsior will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 Netherlands Eerste Divisie draw with Roda JC on March 2. In that match, Excelsior controlled 70% of possession and managed 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Excelsior | 70% | 0 (7) | 1.69 | 97 |
 Roda JC | 30% | 0 (4) | 0.51 | 23 |
De Graafschap vs Excelsior Stats
Key Stats
| De Graafschap | Excelsior | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | Attacking Strength | 1.05 |
| 0.67 | Defence Strength | 0.67 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
De Graafschap are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Excelsior average 1.5 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
De Graafschap 20-13
Excelsior 15-16
What are the odds for this match?
De Graafschap to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.7
Excelsior to win: @2.875