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Cambuur vs Excelsior Prediction, Tips & Odds

Cambuur vs Excelsior

EredivisieRegular Season - 1
Cambuur
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Excelsior
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โ˜… OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky โ€” both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.53
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.50 (implied 66.7%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 69.2% probability (an expert ratio of 1.45). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (69.2% vs 66.7%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Cambuur to win against Excelsior, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Cambuur enters the new season with a strong position following a solid conclusion to the last campaign, where they secured three wins in their last five matches. This form indicates a positive momentum, suggesting they will be competitive from the outset. Excelsior, on the other hand, has also shown impressive form with five consecutive wins leading into the season. However, their position of 15th in the standings reflects a need for improvement as they aim to avoid relegation struggles. Their recent success may not fully translate into the new season, especially against a top contender like Cambuur. The model estimates a high win probability for Cambuur, but it is important to note that the first match of the season can be unpredictable. Factors such as player fitness and tactical adjustments can significantly impact the outcome. For further insights into this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where the in-house model evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs this comprehensive approach to offer data-driven insights.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Cambuur Win40%2.49
Draw22%3.59
Excelsior Win38%2.53
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.5064.4%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.6162.6%

Combined goal output is high (3.5 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Cambuur 1-1 Excelsior
6.8114.8%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.8% probability.

Asian Handicap
Cambuur -0.5
2.3534%

Cambuur have been the stronger side, winning 33% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.81
14.8%
2-1
8.96
11.2%
1-2
9.06
11.1%
1-0
10.46
9.6%
0-1
10.53
9.6%
2-2
10.93
9.2%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 14.8% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Cambuur
-0.0
1.88
Excelsior
+0.0
1.89
Cambuur
-0.3
2.20
Excelsior
+0.3
2.27
Cambuur
-0.5
2.35
Excelsior
+0.5
2.40
Cambuur
-1.5
5.00
Excelsior
+1.5
4.50

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Cambuur are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Cambuur vs Excelsior
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.483.652.541.622.251.502.40
Marathonbet
2.533.602.511.622.261.502.38
Betfair
2.453.702.501.572.251.502.55
Pinnacle
2.583.672.531.622.29โ€”โ€”
SBO
2.333.312.51โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
William Hill
2.503.402.50โ€”โ€”1.502.40
Bet365
2.453.602.501.622.251.532.38
1xBet
2.603.702.581.652.301.502.42
Unibet
2.483.602.551.602.321.472.48
Betano
2.523.702.601.652.301.532.40
BetVictor
2.503.602.551.582.181.472.45

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
92.7%
Over 1.5 Goals
79.3%
Over 2.5 Goals
62.6%
Over 3.5 Goals
37.6%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XCambuur or Draw
62%1.48
12Cambuur or Excelsior
78%1.26
X2Draw or Excelsior
60%1.51

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Cambuur leads 6-4)
6 Cambuur0 Draw4 Excelsior
04 Jul
Excelsior
3-2
Cambuur
Friendlies Clubs
Aug 25
Cambuur
0-1
Excelsior
Friendlies Clubs
Jan 25
Cambuur
1-0
Excelsior
Eerste Divisie
Oct 24
Excelsior
0-1
Cambuur
Eerste Divisie
Mar 23
Excelsior
4-1
Cambuur
Eredivisie
Aug 22
Cambuur
0-2
Excelsior
Eredivisie
Apr 21
Cambuur
7-2
Excelsior
Eerste Divisie
Dec 20
Excelsior
0-1
Cambuur
Eerste Divisie
Dec 19
Excelsior
1-3
Cambuur
Eerste Divisie
Oct 19
Cambuur
4-0
Excelsior
Eerste Divisie

In the last 10 matches between Cambuur and Excelsior, Cambuur has won 6 times, while Excelsior has secured 4 victories. The scorelines indicate a mix of competitive and one-sided encounters, with Cambuur achieving notable wins, including a dominant 7-2 and a 4-0 victory. However, Excelsior has also had its moments, such as a 4-1 win over Cambuur. There have been no draws in this sample, highlighting a clear winning trend for both sides. The closest match was a 1-0 win for Cambuur, reflecting that while some matches have been high-scoring, others were tightly contested.

Eredivisie Standings

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Cambuur
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Fortuna Sittard
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Telstar
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PEC Zwolle
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PSV Eindhoven
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Ajax
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Excelsior
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ADO Den Haag
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GO Ahead Eagles
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Groningen
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Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
CambuurHome
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 ยท GA 0โ€” pts/game
ExcelsiorAway
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 ยท GA 0โ€” pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
CambuurExcelsior
1.58Goals p.g.1.96
2Goals conceded p.g.1.57
8%Clean sheets17%
33%Win rate39%
3.58Avg goals in match3.52
โ€”xG per game0.84
โ€”xGA per game0.99
โ€”Possession %48%
โ€”Shots on target / game4.0
โ€”Corners per game3.0
Cambuur
Recent Form

Cambuur have won 3 of their last 6 matches at home, drawing 1 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Cambuur 1-2 and beat Cambuur 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 4W 2D 6L from the last 12 games (33% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: CambuurAll competitions
01 Aug
Bologna
3-1
Cambuur
Friendlies Clubs
28 Jul
Cambuur
1-2
Volos NFC
Friendlies Clubs
24 Jul
Cambuur
1-0
Utrecht
Friendlies Clubs
10 Jul
Cambuur
2-1
Roda
Friendlies Clubs
04 Jul
Excelsior
3-2
Cambuur
Friendlies Clubs
24 Apr
Cambuur
2-1
Vitesse
Eerste Divisie
4
Win
33%
2
Draw
17%
6
Lost
50%
Excelsior
Recent Form

Excelsior have won 7 of their last 14 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 3. Their recent away fixtures include beat Excelsior 1-5 and beat Heracles 3-5.

Overall, the wider run reads 9W 7D 7L from the last 23 games (39% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: ExcelsiorAll competitions
01 Aug
De Graafschap
1-5
Excelsior
Friendlies Clubs
24 Jul
Heracles
3-5
Excelsior
Friendlies Clubs
18 Jul
NAC Breda
1-3
Excelsior
Friendlies Clubs
11 Jul
Dordrecht
0-2
Excelsior
Friendlies Clubs
04 Jul
Excelsior
3-2
Cambuur
Friendlies Clubs
17 May
Sparta Rotterdam
2-3
Excelsior
Eredivisie
9
Win
39%
7
Draw
30%
7
Lost
30%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Cambuur

No reported absences

Excelsior

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.61 (62.6%)
Both Teams Score1.50 (64.4%)
Value Bets
Cambuur Win2.49 (40.4%)
Excelsior Win2.53 (37.8%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.27 (37.4%)
BTTS No2.43 (35.6%)
Speculative
Draw3.59 (21.8%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Cambuur average 1.6 goals per match at home; Excelsior 2.0 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.

Player Stats Bet

Cambuur have been the stronger side on attack across the season, winning 33% of their matches and averaging 1.6 goals per game. Cambuur player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.