Excelsior vs G.A. Eagles: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Excelsior prepare to host Go Ahead Eagles on March 1, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Excelsior, currently 14th in the standings with 26 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 36 points. They've earned 14 points from 12 home 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 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Go Ahead Eagles, sitting 13th with 26 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 8 points from 12 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 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Excelsior and Go Ahead Eagles have favored Go Ahead Eagles, with Go Ahead Eagles claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Fortuna Sittard, Excelsior recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured van Gassel, Zagre, Meissen, Widell, Janssen, Hartjes, Schouten, Yegoian, de Regt , Naujoks, Sanches Fernandes. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Go Ahead Eagles's last outing came against Heracles Almelo, where they secured a 4-0 victory using a 3-4-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured De Busser, Adelgaard, Kramer, Dirksen, Sampsted, Tengstedt, Meulensteen, Breum, Suray, Edvardsen , Margaret. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Looking ahead, Excelsior are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Excelsior and Go Ahead Eagles 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's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Go Ahead Eagles's games average 2.8 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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