Excelsior vs PSV preview

Netherlands flag 2026/2027 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Van Donge & De Roo Stadion Sat, 15 Aug - 6:00 PM
Eredivisie
ExcelsiorEXC
PSVPSV
KICKOFF : Sat, 15 Aug - 6:00 PM
Round 2 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the Eredivisie regular season encounter at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, Excelsior welcomes PSV for what promises to be a test of contrasting team profiles. PSV arrives with a clear power edge reflected in an 85.82 rating against the hosts 67.8, creating an 18-point gap that underscores the visitors overall superiority. Excelsior sits atop the domestic standings yet carries a form score of zero into the fixture while PSV registers eleven. League positions show the home side at first and the away team at tenth, highlighting a mismatch in recent momentum despite the table placement. Both sides lack recent outing details and efficiency indicators remain unavailable, leaving structural metrics as the primary lens for assessment. The match offers an opportunity to observe how PSV translates its advantages into control against an Excelsior side that must rely on organization and home support to bridge the quality divide.

TL;DR

  • Structural: PSV holds an 18-point power advantage over Excelsior in this Eredivisie matchup.
  • Form: Excelsior enters with a form score of 0 while PSV has a form score of 11.
  • Squad: PSV is identified as the stronger squad with superior overall metrics.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are unavailable for both teams in this encounter.
  • Transition: Transition data remains limited due to the absence of detailed performance indicators.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data used for both sides.
  • xVariable: The power advantage of 18 points favors PSV significantly.
  • Market: Projection split: Excelsior 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | PSV 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Excelsior R. den Uil
R. den Uil
VS
PSV P. Bosz
P. Bosz
1.25
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.17
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
SC Cambuur Rank: 60 W
Sparta Rotterdam Rank: 68 W
FC Volendam Rank: 60 D
FC Groningen Rank: 71 W
FC Utrecht Rank: 76 W
PEC Zwolle Rank: 66 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Fortuna Sittard Rank: 65 D
FC Twente Rank: 79 W
Go Ahead Eagles Rank: 71 W
Ajax Rank: 81 D
PEC Zwolle Rank: 66 W
Sparta Rotterdam Rank: 68 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
67.8
85.82
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Excelsior
PSV
Power Score
67.8
85.82
League Position
1
10
Global Rank
348
40

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Excelsior — Opponent-weighted form score
PSV — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Excelsior PSV

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Excelsior EXC Home
2 matches
PSV PSV Away
Match Record
0
Wins
2
0
Draws
0
2
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
7
7
Goals Conceded
2
-5
Goal Difference
+5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-12T00:23:01+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 15, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Eredivisie, Netherlands · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Van Donge & De Roo Stadion
Capacity
4500
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Marc Nagtegaal
Freek Vandeursen
Frans Ozinga
Laurens Gerrets

Expected Lineup

Referee : Marc Nagtegaal

Starting XI ▼

1
Stijn van Gassel
Stijn van Gassel Goalkeeper
7.04
19
David Garden
David Garden Centre Forward
7.68
10
Noah Naujoks
Noah Naujoks Attacking Midfield
8.51
17
Nolan Martens
Nolan Martens Right Back
6.45
15
Simon Janssen
Simon Janssen Left Back
8.38
8
Irakli Yegoian
Irakli Yegoian Right Wing
8.49
11
Gyan de Regt
Gyan de Regt Left Wing
6.87
3
Rick Meissen
Rick Meissen Right Back
7.04
14
Jan Plug
Jan Plug Left Back
6.73
20
Lennard Hartjes
Lennard Hartjes Defensive Midfield
7.81
6
Daniel van Vianen
Daniel van Vianen Defensive Midfield
7.08
Referee : Marc Nagtegaal

Starting XI ▼

32
Matej Kovar
Matej Kovar Goalkeeper
6.95
9
Ricardo Pepi
Ricardo Pepi Centre Forward
5.97
6
Ryan Flamingo
Ryan Flamingo Right Back
7.79
4
Armando Obispo
Armando Obispo Left Back
6.84
17
Mauro Júnior
Mauro Júnior Left Back
7.01
20
Guus Til
Guus Til Right Wing
6.69
21
Sven Mijnans
Sven Mijnans Attacking Midfield
6.59
10
Paul Wanner
Paul Wanner Defensive Midfield
6.75
31
Noah Fernandez
Noah Fernandez Defensive Midfield
7.91
7
Ruben van Bommel
Ruben van Bommel Left Wing
6.73
5
Ivan Perisic
Ivan Perisic Right Back
7.85

CONCLUSION

PSV is expected to dictate proceedings through superior squad depth and form momentum, placing Excelsior under sustained pressure from the opening whistle. The hosts will look to exploit their league position and home environment to disrupt the visitors rhythm and force errors in key areas. Without detailed efficiency or transition figures available, the contest will likely hinge on PSV ability to convert structural dominance into tangible control. Excelsior must prioritize defensive shape and quick transitions to limit opportunities while seeking moments to counter. The absence of set piece specifics adds uncertainty around dead ball situations that could prove decisive. Overall the stronger side holds the clearer path to a positive result but will need to manage the occasion carefully against a motivated home team.