Excelsior vs Feyenoord Prediction 16.08.2025
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Excelsior vs Feyenoord Prediction
Excelsior vs Feyenoord Prediction and Betting Tips for Matchday 2 of the Eredivisie, set for Sunday, August 16. The clash takes place at Stadion Woudestein, with the hosts desperate to respond to their 5-0 opening-day loss. In this article, you’ll discover Eredivisie Predictions from XpertStats tipsters.
- Excelsior return to Stadion Woudestein for their first home match since promotion.
- Feyenoord seeking a sixth consecutive win against their city rivals.
- Both sides looking to bounce back after heavy defeats in recent matches.
- Key players missing for both teams due to injury concerns.
Excelsior’s return to the top flight was anything but celebratory. A bruising 5-0 defeat at NEC not only exposed defensive frailties but also saw first-choice keeper Stijn van Gassel limp off after half an hour. His replacement, Tijmen Holla, endured a nightmare introduction, conceding four times. Still, the Kralingers will take heart from last season’s stellar home form in the Eerste Divisie, 14 wins out of 19, the fewest goals conceded, and a raucous crowd that often acted as a twelfth man. Can they summon that same spirit against their fiercest rivals?
History, however, is not on their side. Feyenoord have won the last five derbies, outscoring Excelsior 15-3 in that run. The Stadium Club, still reeling from a midweek Champions League exit at the hands of Fenerbahce, will be eager to vent their frustration in domestic play. Robin van Persie’s men opened the league with a tidy 2-0 win over NAC Breda, and while European dreams are postponed, their Eredivisie ambitions remain very much alive.
That said, Van Persie has a sizeable injury list: Thomas Beelen, Julian Carranza, Gernot Trauner, Jakub Moder, and several others remain sidelined. With last season’s top scorer Igor Paixao gone, the scoring burden now falls on Anis Hadj Moussa and Ayase Ueda. The latter already opened his account last weekend and will be hunting for more against a defense still trying to find its feet. Even so, fatigue from European travel could add a sliver of vulnerability for the visitors.
On paper, Feyenoord’s quality and depth should tilt this one in their favor. But local derbies have a knack for throwing up surprises, and Excelsior’s home faithful will make sure it’s no stroll in the park. The Kralingers might not have the firepower to match blow for blow, yet a gritty, high-energy performance could test the visitors’ patience. Still, the momentum, the head-to-head record, and the hunger to bounce back make Feyenoord the side to watch here. Expect goals and maybe a few nervy moments along the way.
In short, this is a meeting of two teams with contrasting ambitions: Excelsior fighting to prove they belong, Feyenoord aiming to stay on track for another title challenge. Both have points to prove, but only one can walk away smiling. Our pick? The side with the recent dominance, attacking threat, and proven big-game nerve Feyenoord. For more insights and stats, check out our full list of Eredivisie Predictions.
Feyenoord’s dominance in this fixture is hard to ignore, five straight wins, 15 goals scored, only three conceded. Excelsior may have impressed in the Eerste Divisie last season, but their 5-0 opening-day loss to NEC showed the gap between second-tier success and top-flight survival. Defensive injuries, especially the absence of first-choice keeper Van Gassel, further weaken their chances. Feyenoord, meanwhile, have the squad depth and attacking options to exploit those gaps. Ayase Ueda’s sharpness in front of goal, combined with Moussa’s creativity, should give the visitors multiple scoring avenues. Yes, Van Persie’s side may have been stung by the midweek loss to Fenerbahce, but that’s all the more reason to expect a strong reaction. Given the head-to-head record, squad quality, and Excelsior’s defensive vulnerabilities, Feyenoord to win looks the most logical outcome. Anything less would be a shock.
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