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EXCELSIOR VS AZ - NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE MATCH PREVIEW
NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE MATCH DETAILS: EXCELSIOR VS AZ
As Excelsior prepare to host AZ on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 18:45, this NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
EXCELSIOR PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE
Excelsior, currently 12th in the standings with 26 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 33 points. They've earned 14 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
AZ PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE
AZ, sitting 7th with 33 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR EXCELSIOR VS AZ
Recent meetings between Excelsior and AZ have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw.
The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.
In their previous league match against NAC, Excelsior recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured van Gassel, Zagre, Meissen, Widell, Bronkhorst, Hartjes, Schouten, Hansson, Yegoian, de Regt , Naujoks. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.
AZ's last outing came against Ajax, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Zoet, De Wit, Penetra, Goes, Maikuma, Boogaard, Koopmeiners, Daal, Sin, Jensen, Parrott. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Looking ahead, Excelsior are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Excelsior and AZ 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.
In their previous league match against NAC, Excelsior recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured van Gassel, Zagre, Meissen, Widell, Bronkhorst, Hartjes, Schouten, Hansson, Yegoian, de Regt , Naujoks. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.
AZ's last outing came against Ajax, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Zoet, De Wit, Penetra, Goes, Maikuma, Boogaard, Koopmeiners, Daal, Sin, Jensen, Parrott. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Looking ahead, Excelsior are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Excelsior and AZ 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 AND PREDICTION FOR EXCELSIOR VS AZ
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Excelsior's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. AZ's games average 3 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.
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