Excelsior welcome NEC to Stadion Woudestein on 04 April 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Netherlands Eredivisie schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Excelsior favour an offensive setup focused on creating chances.
NEC tend to overload midfield areas.
Excelsior have faced difficulties in recent matches and need to improve quickly. This could start to affect confidence within the squad.
In contrast, NEC have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
NEC form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Excelsior are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.
However, NEC have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
NEC show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Excelsior regularly feature in high-scoring games. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Similarly, NEC's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for NEC.
Excelsior show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Meanwhile, NEC have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
NEC's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
