Excelsior face AZ in what promises to be an entertaining Eredivisie clash., with 2-2 our predicted outcome. The Rotterdammers have been steady recently, picking up 1.60 PPG both home and away and scoring 1.30 goals per game while conceding 1.40. Midfielder Noah Naujoks is doubtful, but Jerroldino Bergraaf could step in to maintain midfield balance. Excelsior’s games are often open, with BTTS in 60% of matches and a 20% fail-to-score rate, highlighting their attacking potential and shaky defence.
AZ, on the other hand, head into Saturday's game without Peer Koopmeiners (suspended) and Seiya Maikuma (injured), though their squad depth ensures competitiveness. The visitors average 1.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded, with BTTS in 60% of games and 40% clean sheets, showing a mix of attacking threat and occasional defensive lapses. Away form is patchy (1.00 PPG) but they are historically strong in H2H encounters.
AZ Alkmaar are leading the H2H record, but given their aforementioned absentees, we are tempted to bet on Draw. Additionally, BTTS and Over 2.5 goals bets seem tempting due to future trends and attacking styles of play.
This Netherlands Eredivisie match will be played on Saturday 14 February 2026 at 17:45.
What is our Excelsior vs AZ prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Excelsior 2 - 2 AZ
Excelsior vs AZ Betting Tips
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 175 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Troy Parrott @ 110 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Troy Parrott @ 400 Odds
- To be Booked: Mateo Chavez @ 210 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Excelsior +0.5 @ -143 Odds
- European Handicap: Excelsior +1 @ -150 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -150 Odds
- Draw No Bet: AZ to Win @ -225 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 500 Odds
- Clean Sheet: AZ - No @ -334 Odds
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View OfferExcelsior Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddddw | 1.60 |
| Home | wlwdd | 1.60 |
| Away | wlddw | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 2.80 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.14 | 1.29 | 1.00 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.67 | 1.55 | 1.78 |
AZ Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwlwd | 1.50 |
| Home | wdlwd | 1.71 |
| Away | llw | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 43% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 2.57 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 1.71 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 0.86 | 2.33 |
| BTTS | 60% | 57% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 43% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 14% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.74 | 1.76 | 1.68 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.43 | 1.45 | 1.38 |
Excelsior vs AZ Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Excelsior (17%)
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AZ (44%)
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