Zwolle vs Excelsior Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
Zwolle welcome Excelsior to Zwolle Stadion on 12 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.
Zwolle generally use a balanced tactical approach.
Excelsior often look to dominate matches through attacking play.
Recent Form
Zwolle
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Excelsior
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Zwolle have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
In contrast, Excelsior have shown a clear dip in performances over recent games. This could start to affect confidence within the squad.
Recent Form Home/Away
Zwolle (Home)
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Excelsior (Away)
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Zwolle show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.
Excelsior's strongest performances have come in away fixtures.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Zwolle
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Excelsior
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Zwolle are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
However, Excelsior have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Zwolle (Home)
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Excelsior (Away)
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There is little difference in Zwolle's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Excelsior's clean sheet record is significantly stronger in away fixtures.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Zwolle
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Excelsior
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Zwolle have been involved in low-scoring games recently. Breaking down games has been a challenge.
In contrast, Excelsior's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Zwolle (Home)
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Excelsior (Away)
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Zwolle's fixtures are far more entertaining at home than away.
Only small differences appear in Excelsior's match tempo home versus away.
Scoring Consistency
Zwolle
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Excelsior
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Zwolle have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Similarly, Excelsior show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Zwolle (Home)
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Excelsior (Away)
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There is little difference in Zwolle's scoring output across venues.
Excelsior's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
On average Zwolle scores 1.3 and concedes 1.2 goals in home matches, while Excelsior averagely scores 1.1 and concedes 2 goals in away matches.
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Zwolle vs Excelsior Video Content
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Zwolle vs Excelsior Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Zwolle scores after every 7 shots, while Excelsior gets averagely 15.1 shots in a game.
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Zwolle vs Excelsior Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Zwolle fielded the below lineup in the last match against NAC: de Graaff; Floranus, MacNulty, Velthuis, Gooijer; Buurmeester, Thomas; Velanas, Oosting, Namli; Kostons
In their last match against Heracles Almelo starting lineup of Excelsior was the following: van Gassel; Zagre, Schouten, Widell, Bronkhorst; Hartjes; de Regt , Yegoian, Naujoks, Sanches Fernandes; Bergraaf
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