SC Cambuur vs Excelsior preview

Netherlands flag 2026/2027 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Kooi Stadion Fri, 7 Aug - 6:00 PM
Eredivisie
SC CambuurCAM
0 4
ExcelsiorEXC
Full Time Fri, 7 Aug 6:00 PM
Round 1 Regular Season
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Goal
Noah Naujoks - 31', 69'
David Garden - 42'

CONTEXT

The match between SC Cambuur and Excelsior ended in a decisive 0-4 victory for the away side. Cambuur hosted the game but found themselves trailing 0-3 at the halftime break after Excelsior netted three times in the first period. The second half saw Excelsior add a fourth goal to complete the scoring. Home possession stood at 47 percent while the visitors held 53 percent. Expected goals were 0.84 for Cambuur and 2.56 for Excelsior indicating a clear superiority in chance creation for the winners. No players were sent off in the contest as both teams finished with eleven men. The outcome proved consistent with the expected goals and the designation of Excelsior as the stronger team.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Excelsior achieved a significant structural deviation from expected performance levels.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with overall match dynamics.
  • xG alignment: The xG values aligned with the final 0-4 match outcome.
  • Market alignment: The result stayed aligned with pre-match expectations.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations were met as Excelsior recorded 2.56 expected goals.
  • Event impact: Key events produced Excelsior's three first-half goals for a 0-3 halftime score.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred resulting in zero distortion to match flow.
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
A. Lindhout
A. Lindhout
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
R. de Nas
R. de Nas
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
J. van Westen
J. van Westen
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
N. Boel
N. Boel
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
SC Cambuur J. Plat
J. Plat
VS
Excelsior R. den Uil
R. den Uil
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sparta Rotterdam Rank: 67 W
FC Volendam Rank: 61 D
FC Groningen Rank: 70 W
FC Utrecht Rank: 76 W
PEC Zwolle Rank: 66 D
NEC Nijmegen Rank: 77 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
36.11
67.04
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
SC Cambuur
Excelsior
Power Score
36.11
67.04
League Position
18
1
Global Rank
631
348

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.

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

SC Cambuur

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Excelsior

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

SC Cambuur ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Excelsior
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
23.72
34.81
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
34.81
23.72
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
SC Cambuur -1.46 Efficiency Index
vs
Excelsior +1.46 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
SC Cambuur
Excelsior
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

SC Cambuur
vs
Excelsior
Created Set-piece attacking threat
SC Cambuur Excelsior
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
3%
18%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.03 vs -0.46
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
SC Cambuur Excelsior
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
18%
3%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.46 vs -0.03
SC Cambuur
Excelsior
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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SC Cambuur
vs
Excelsior
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
SC Cambuur Excelsior
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
SC Cambuur 3.67
Excelsior 2.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
SC Cambuur Excelsior
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
SC Cambuur 0.44
Excelsior 0.00
SC Cambuur
Excelsior
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • EXC had peak pressure around 71'.
  • EXC started the game with stronger pressure.
CAM Pressure EXC Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: EXC reached the top pressure at 71' (75.54).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 07, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Eredivisie, Netherlands · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Kooi Stadion
Capacity
15000
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Allard Lindhout
Roy de Nas
Jari van Westen
Niels Boel

Statistics

Possession
CAM
46%
EXC
54%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 4
1 Big Chances Created 7
6 Shots 4
3 Dangerous attacks 9
47 Possession 53
5 Corners 8
11 Free kicks 6

Match Overview

66 Ball Safe 66
5 Goal Kicks 9
7 Goal Attempts 12
4 Substitutions 5
15 Throwins 15
12 Successful Headers 15
0 Assists 4
1 Injuries 0
28 Dribble Attempts 13
17 Successful Dribbles 8
61 Successful Dribbles Percentage 62

Attacking

23 Attacks 34
1 Big Chances Missed 3

Possession

37 Long Passes 70
379 Passes 430
317 Successful Passes 354
84 Successful Passes Percentage 82
10 Key Passes 16
15 Successful Long Passes 37
41 Successful Long Passes Percentage 53

Defensive

5 Saves 1
19 Tackles 18
8 Interceptions 9
59 Duels Won 47

Build-up

11 Total Crosses 20
0 Accurate Crosses 8

Discipline

1 Offsides 1
6 Fouls 11

Lineup

Referee : Allard Lindhout

Starting XI ▼

1
Thijs Jansen
Thijs Jansen Goalkeeper
6.93
4
Ismaël Baouf
Ismaël Baouf Defender
6.39
6
Jamal Amofa
Jamal Amofa (C) Defender
6.87
16
Rik Mulders
Rik Mulders Defender
5.68
28
Morgan Costarelli
Morgan Costarelli
Defender46'
6.72
23
Lucas Jetten
Lucas Jetten Defender
6.28
17
Ethan Apkakou
Ethan Apkakou
Midfielder66'
6.42
8
Nicky Souren
Nicky Souren Midfielder
6.89
10
Rafik El Arguioui
Rafik El Arguioui Midfielder
6.96
14
R. van de Pavert
R. van de Pavert Midfielder
6.22
7
Sami Bouhoudane
Sami Bouhoudane
Attacker46'
6.57
9
S. Vink
S. Vink Attacker
6.82
40
Wessel van der Goot
Wessel van der Goot
Midfielder81'
6.5
11
Ilyes Hamache
Ilyes Hamache Attacker
6.66
29
Iwan Henstra
Iwan Henstra Attacker
6.78
Referee : Allard Lindhout

Starting XI ▼

1
Stijn van Gassel
Stijn van Gassel Goalkeeper
7.04
3
Rick Meissen
Rick Meissen Defender
7.04
14
Jan Plug
Jan Plug Defender
6.73
15
Simon Janssen
Simon Janssen Defender
8.38
22
Osman Turay
Osman Turay
Defender81'
6.36
17
Nolan Martens
Nolan Martens Defender
6.45
4
Casper Widell
Casper Widell
Defender74'
6.36
6
Daniel van Vianen
Daniel van Vianen Midfielder
7.08
10
Noah Naujoks
Noah Naujoks (C) Midfielder
2
8.51
20
Lennard Hartjes
Lennard Hartjes Midfielder
7.81
8
Irakli Yegoian
Irakli Yegoian Attacker
8.49
7
Aymen Sliti
Aymen Sliti
Attacker75'
6.88
11
Gyan de Regt
Gyan de Regt Attacker
6.87
21
Ilano Silva Timas
Ilano Silva Timas
Attacker85'
7.11
19
David Garden
David Garden Attacker
7.68
28
Nesto Groen
Nesto Groen
Attacker74'
6.98

Events

2ND-HALF
90+3'
Event
Ilano Silva Timas
Goal disallowed
85'
Event
Ilano Silva Timas → Gyan de Regt
9th Substitution
Event
Wessel van der Goot → S. Vink
7th Substitution
81'
81'
Event
Osman Turay → Simon Janssen
8th Substitution
75'
Event
Aymen Sliti → Irakli Yegoian
6th Substitution
74'
Event
Nesto Groen → David Garden
4th Substitution
74'
Event
Casper Widell → Nolan Martens
5th Substitution
69'
Event
Noah Naujoks
Header / 4th Goal
Event
Ethan Apkakou → Lucas Jetten
3rd Substitution
66'
Event
Sami Bouhoudane → R. van de Pavert
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Morgan Costarelli → Rik Mulders
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
42'
Event
David Garden
Header / 3rd Goal
31'
Event
Noah Naujoks
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
17'
Event
Irakli Yegoian
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR decision: Goal disallowed for offside against Ilano Silva Timas.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Ilano Silva scores, making it 0-5.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Ilano Silva scores, making it 0-5.
90
Attempt Attempt
Lennard Hartjes takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
88
Attempt Attempt
Iwan Henstra takes a right-footed shot but misses.
87
Attempt Attempt
Aymen Sliti takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
85
Update Update
On Ilano Silva Timas, off Gyan de Regt.
81
Update Update
On Wessel van der Goot, off Skye Vink.
81
Update Update
Osman Turay comes on for Simon Janssen.
79
Attempt Attempt
Daniel van Vianen takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
75
Substitution Substitution
Aymen Sliti is substituted for Irakli Yegoian.
74
Substitution Substitution
Casper Widell is substituted for Nolan Martens.
74
Update Update
Nesto Groen replaces David Garden.
74
Attempt Attempt
Morgan Costarelli takes a left-footed shot but misses.
74
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
73
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
70
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-4.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Noah Naujoks Head Shot Goal
69
Attempt Attempt
Simon Janssen takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-4.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Noah Naujoks scores, making it 0-4.
68
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
68
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
66
Update Update
Ethan Apkakou comes on for Lucas Jetten.
62
Attempt Attempt
Ilyes Hamache takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
61
Attempt Attempt
David Garden takes a header shot but misses.
60
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
59
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Gyan de Regt with his right foot is saved.
58
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
56
Attempt Attempt
Iwan Henstra takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
53
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
53
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
51
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
Attempt Attempt
Rafik el Arguioui takes a left-footed shot but misses.
48
Attempt Attempt
Rafik el Arguioui takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Substitution Substitution
Morgan Costarelli is substituted for Rik Mulders.
46
Update Update
Sami Bouhoudane comes on for Ryan van de Pavert.
42
GOAL! GOAL! Important
David Garden takes a shot with his head and scores a goal.
42
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
42
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! David Garden scores, making it 0-3.
34
Attempt Attempt
Rafik el Arguioui takes a right-footed shot but misses.
31
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Noah Naujoks scores with a left-footed shot.
31
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-2.
25
Attempt Attempt
David Garden takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
25
Attempt Attempt
Nolan Martens takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
24
Attempt Attempt
Gyan de Regt takes a left-footed shot but misses.
20
Attempt Attempt
Jamal Amofa takes a right-footed shot but misses.
17
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Irakli Yegoian takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
17
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Irakli Yegoian scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Gyan de Regt.
13
Attempt Attempt
Noah Naujoks takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
11
Update Update
Offside.
11
Update Update
Offside.
11
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
10
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
5
Attempt Attempt
Skye Vink takes a right-footed shot but misses.
3
Attempt Attempt
Noah Naujoks takes a header shot, but it misses the target.
2
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.

CONCLUSION

Excelsior delivered a dominant performance to defeat SC Cambuur 0-4 in this encounter. The visitors established a 0-3 halftime advantage through efficient finishing and maintained control after the break to add a fourth goal. Expected goals of 2.56 to 0.84 underscored their superiority in creating quality chances. Possession figures of 47 percent for the home side and 53 percent for Excelsior showed a balanced share of the ball yet the away team converted opportunities more effectively. With no red cards issued the contest proceeded without interruptions allowing both sides to field full teams throughout. This outcome confirmed Excelsior as the stronger side and highlighted Cambuur's need for defensive improvements in future fixtures.