Eredivisie· Kick-off : Saturday, November 7, 2026, 20:00 (UK time)
Excelsior vs GO Ahead Eagles prediction: correct score and AI tips
Match analysis
Eredivisie, matchday 12: Excelsior vs GO Ahead Eagles kicks off on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 20:00 (UK time). Venue: Stadion Woudestein, Rotterdam. With a 62% win probability, GO Ahead Eagles go in as strong favourites against Excelsior (17%), with the draw rated at 21%.
Excelsior have won just one of their last 5 matches (1 draw, 3 defeats), scoring 6 and conceding 12. Over their last 5 matches, GO Ahead Eagles have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, scoring 13 and conceding 10. Recent momentum is clearly with GO Ahead Eagles. On average Excelsior score 1.20 and concede 2.40 goals per game; GO Ahead Eagles score 2.60 and concede 2.00. In the table, Excelsior sit 13th with 11 points from 10 games, GO Ahead Eagles 9th with 14 points from 10. The two teams are close in the standings. Over their recent games, Excelsior have averaged 0.96 xG (expected goals) per match, against 1.88 for GO Ahead Eagles.
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Excelsior, 2 for GO Ahead Eagles and 0 draws. The most recent ended Excelsior 0-1 GO Ahead Eagles (Mar 1, 2026). GO Ahead Eagles: P. Saathof. In double chance terms, "Excelsior or draw" stands at 38%, "GO Ahead Eagles or draw" at 83% and "no draw" at 79%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
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Recent form
Latest matches in all competitions, at the time of the prediction.
Excelsior
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | MVV · KNVB Beker | 3-0 | W |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie | 0-1 | L |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Heerenveen · Eredivisie | 0-4 | L |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Groningen · Eredivisie | 1-5 | L |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Ajax · Eredivisie | 2-2 | D |
GO Ahead Eagles
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | Koninklijke HFC · KNVB Beker | 5-0 | W |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Telstar · Eredivisie | 3-2 | W |
| Oct 18, 2026 | PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie | 1-4 | L |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie | 3-3 | D |
| Sep 20, 2026 | NEC Nijmegen · Eredivisie | 1-1 | D |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| GO Ahead Eagles | 9 | 14 | 10 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | Excelsior 0-1 GO Ahead Eagles | Eredivisie |
| Oct 26, 2025 | GO Ahead Eagles 2-0 Excelsior | Eredivisie |
Out and doubtful
Excelsior
No absences reported.
GO Ahead Eagles
- P. Saathof (out)
Most regular starters
Excelsior
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- C. Widell5/5
- I. Yegoian5/5
- J. Plug5/5
- R. Meissen5/5
- S. van Gassel5/5
- A. Sliti4/5
- E. da Silva Moreira4/5
- L. Hartjes4/5
- S. Janssen4/5
- A. Thorsteinsson3/5
- D. Garden3/5
GO Ahead Eagles
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- A. Sampsted5/5
- E. Linthorst5/5
- J. Kramer5/5
- M. Meulensteen5/5
- M. Suray5/5
- S. Tengstedt5/5
- V. Edvardsen5/5
- D. James4/5
- K. Haug4/5
- G. van Zwam3/5
- S. I. Sigurdarson3/5
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See the full prediction (scenario, scorers, half-time)Other matches in this competition
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- Fortuna Sittard – TelstarNov 7, 2026
- ADO Den Haag – Sparta RotterdamNov 7, 2026
- Heerenveen – FeyenoordNov 8, 2026
- Twente – AjaxNov 8, 2026
- Cambuur – PSV EindhovenNov 8, 2026
- AZ Alkmaar – GroningenNov 8, 2026
- Utrecht – NEC NijmegenNov 8, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Excelsior vs GO Ahead Eagles prediction?
Our AI gives Excelsior a 17% chance of winning, the draw 21% and GO Ahead Eagles 62%. GO Ahead Eagles are therefore favourites.
When and where is Excelsior vs GO Ahead Eagles played?
Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 20:00 (UK time), Eredivisie, matchday 12. Venue: Stadion Woudestein, Rotterdam.
What form are Excelsior and GO Ahead Eagles in?
Excelsior: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (6 scored, 12 conceded). GO Ahead Eagles: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (13 scored, 10 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Excelsior and GO Ahead Eagles?
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Excelsior, 2 for GO Ahead Eagles and 0 draws. The most recent ended Excelsior 0-1 GO Ahead Eagles (Mar 1, 2026).
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