De Geusselt · Analysis updated 16:21 UTC
MVV vs Excelsior Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.72 expected goals for MVV and 1.64 for Excelsior, a combined total of 3.36. That distribution gives MVV the largest share of the 1X2 market at 40%, with the draw at 23%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 65% for over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 40% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
Model pick
Home/Draw
63.0% probability
Expected goals
1.72 – 1.64
Model version
poisson-v1
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
MVV home form
8 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Excelsior away threat
Scored in 6 of their last 6 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates MVV to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 40%, against 40% / 23% / 37% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.72 goals for MVV and 1.64 for Excelsior, a combined 3.36 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
63%
Double chance 12
77%
Double chance X2
60%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–19.8%
- 2–18.4%
- 1–28.0%
- 2–26.9%
- 1–06.0%
Recent form
MVV
- 2026-08-28T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Jong AZ · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-08-25T12:30:00.000Z · A vs KRC Genk II · 0-6 (L)
- 2026-08-21T18:00:00.000Z · H vs FC Volendam · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-08-14T18:00:00.000Z · A vs FC Eindhoven · 3-2 (W)
- 2026-08-09T14:45:00.000Z · H vs Jong Utrecht · 2-1 (W)
Excelsior
- 2026-10-11T14:45:00.000Z · H vs Groningen · 1-5 (L)
- 2026-09-19T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Ajax · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-13T10:15:00.000Z · H vs Utrecht · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-09-08T16:45:00.000Z · A vs NEC Nijmegen · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-05T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Willem II · 3-0 (W)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 63.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 66% and over 2.5 goals at 65%.
A 63% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.