Excelsior - FC Volendam predictions

If you’re looking for a relatively safe result bet, a home win at odds of 1.77 is a solid option. That said, FC Volendam may yet be able to pull off a surprise, maybe even in the form of a stalemate.

The odds are stacked heavily against FC Volendam here, and we can’t see them winning this match. Excelsior are heavily favoured by most betting predictions – so much so that an away bet is priced at around 4.75.

Excelsior went behind in the first half of their last Eredivisie clash. Playing away against a tough rival is never easy and Excelsior can even count themselves lucky to return home with a narrow PEC Zwolle defeat.

Previously in the Eredivisie, FC Volendam overcame 1.93 in a surprising turn of events. Before kickoff, they were considered the clear underdogs despite playing at home. However, they were already in the lead at the 45-minute mark and maintained it until the 3:2 finish.

The first step Excelsior need to make to improve is to shore up their defences. With more than 5 goals conceded over the last 3 matches, it seems to be the main aspect of play holding them back.

The visiting team have had very bad luck when it comes to their concession rate. In the past 3 home games, they conceded more than 5 goals.

Though Excelsior are not set to be relegated, all the lower-placed teams will be scrambling to move up while there’s still time. They’ll want to get some more breathing room from the relegation zone, and 3 points here would be more than welcome.

The season is already in its latter stages, which is increasingly a problem for FC Volendam They’re still in the relegation zone and the upcoming showdown is not exactly favourable to earn the 0 points they’ll need.

Though the odds are clearly in the hosts’ favour, the head-to-head history for this Eredivisie clash tells a different story. Excelsior lost the last time these two teams met on the pitch, so an upset is definitely possible.

The odds being what they are, remember that they were priced with various injuries in mind. The hosts reported that Serano Seymor, Lennard Hartjes, Kik Pierie, Ian Smeulers will have to sit this one out, while FC Volendam will have to make do without Bilal Ould-Chikh, Deron Payne, Joey Antonioli, Xavier Mbuyamba, Milan de Haan, Vivaldo Leandro Semedo Moura Sousa, Bram van Driel.

For better or worse, the Under 3.5 Goals is possible the best course of action for this match. It’s not exactly an exciting offer and the returns can’t be called amazing, but the value is strong enough to warrant a quick punt.