Prediction Excelsior vs Jong Utrecht 2024/2025 – Betting Tips for Eerste Divisie on March 28, 2025

Match Overview

As the Eerste Divisie season heats up, Excelsior and Jong Utrecht gear up for their critical encounter on March 28, 2025, at the Van Donge & De Roo Stadion in Rotterdam. With just a few rounds remaining in the regular season, both teams have contrasting objectives, making this matchup pivotal for their respective aspirations.

Performance Analysis

Excelsior has been a force to reckon with this season, currently sitting in the 3rd position on the league table with 56 points from 31 matches. Their record of 16 wins, 8 draws, and just 7 losses spotlights their resilience and scoring capability, having netted an impressive 55 goals so far. Their recent form is promising, with victories against FC Eindhoven and FC Den Bosch adding to their confidence. At home, they've proven robust, scoring 29 goals while conceding only 14, and they’ve managed to keep 10 clean sheets throughout the season.

In stark contrast, Jong Utrecht is languishing in the 19th position with a total of 18 points from 30 matches. Their struggle is evident, with only 3 wins to their name, alongside 9 draws and a staggering 18 losses. Their defense has been a significant concern, shipping a whopping 64 goals, with 34 of those conceded away from home. Recent outings have also not gone in their favor, suffering setbacks against teams like FC Emmen and Vitesse. With their only consistent outcome being draws, they face an uphill battle to find a rhythm.

Head-to-Head and Statistics

In their previous meeting this season, both teams played to a lackluster 0-0 draw, showcasing Jong Utrecht's defensive resilience, though this matchup highlights starkly differing form. Excelsior has been more prolific in attack, averaging over 16 shots per match, while Jong Utrecht hovers closer to 11. The disparity extends to both teams’ goal statistics—Excelsior’s average of 1.77 goals scored to Jong Utrecht's 0.83 reinforces the expectations of this upcoming fixture.

With both teams having shared goals in their respective attacking capabilities and defensive frailties, we can anticipate a clear tactical approach from Excelsior aiming for maximum points.

Betting Suggestion

With Excelsior riding high on confidence and form, betting on them to win this matchup appears to be the safest option at odds of 1.20. Given Jong Utrecht’s struggles this season and their consecutive losses, it’s reasonable to predict Excelsior will secure a win. Additionally, the possibility of Excelsior scoring multiple goals could lead to opportunities in the goal market, making bets on over 2.5 goals a worthy consideration for those looking to capitalize on the offensive firepower on display.

Excelsior is set to dominate this match; the question isn't if they'll win but rather by how many goals!