Excelsior – Twente

Excelsior host Twente at Rotterdam’s Stadion Woudestein with a clear incentive to climb the table. Sitting 10th with 11 points from three wins, two draws and four defeats, the home side have scored just 16 goals while conceding 18, a deficit they will be keen to erase against a Twente outfit that sits comfortably in fifth place on 17 points, boasting five victories, two draws and only two losses and a solid 17‑10 goal difference. The gap in form is evident, yet Excelsior’s recent draws show they can grind out results, while Twente’s defensive record suggests they may be able to keep the visitors’ attack at bay. A win for the Rotterdammers could propel them into the top half, whereas a slip for Twente would tighten the race for European spots.