Excelsior 31 vs Staphorst: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Excelsior 31 prepare to host Staphorst on May 16, 2026, with kick-off at 15:30, this NETHERLANDS: Derde Divisie fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Excelsior 31, currently 16th in the standings with 34 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 35 points. They've earned 17 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Staphorst, sitting 6th with 51 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 23 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Excelsior 31 and Staphorst have favored Excelsior 31, with Staphorst claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against TEC, Excelsior 31 recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Staphorst's last outing came against HSC 21, where they secured a 4-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Excelsior 31 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Excelsior 31 and Staphorst are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Excelsior 31's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Staphorst's games average 3.1 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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