Graafschap vs Excelsior: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As De Graafschap prepare to host Excelsior on August 1, 2026, with kick-off at 12:00, this WORLD: Club Friendlies fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

De Graafschap, currently unknown in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, trail the leaders by 21 points. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 18 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.

Excelsior, sitting unknown with 0 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored.

Recent meetings between De Graafschap and Excelsior have been competitive, with De Graafschap claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Kifisias, De Graafschap recorded a 4-2 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Excelsior's last outing came against Heracles Almelo, where they secured a 5-3 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, De Graafschap are expected to maintain their unknown structure, De Graafschap and Excelsior 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: De Graafschap's fixtures have averaged 6 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 100% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Excelsior's games average 4.8 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 75% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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