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Staphorst vs Excelsior '31 Prediction— Netherlands - Derde Divisie
Matchday 2 ·Saturday, August 22, 2026, 12:30
// Model verdict
BTTS
Model probability 61.1% vs bookmaker-implied 77.5%.
Poisson scoreline matrix
Markets vs the line
Correct score prediction
H 43% / xG 1.9-1.5 / O2.5 60% / BTTS 61%
Top 5 Poisson scorelines
Expected goals
COMBINED 3.4 xG → O2.5 PROB 59.7% · O3.5 PROB 39.4%
Form & verdict
STAPHORST · PPG 1.71
EXCELSIOR '31 · PPG 1.29
xG gap +0.39 - no reliable favorite, elevated draw risk
Win probability
Match Preview & Prediction
Staphorst face Excelsior '31 in Netherlands - Derde Divisie on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Our Poisson-based model has analysed both teams' form, attack and defence strength to generate the prediction below. The model gives Staphorst a 43% chance, the draw 23% and Excelsior '31 33%, so Staphorst are favoured to win. Expected goals are 1.9 for Staphorst and 1.5 for Excelsior '31 (3.4 total). The most likely scoreline is 1-1. There is a 60% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 61% chance of both teams scoring. On recent form, Staphorst are averaging 1.71 points per game versus 1.29 for Excelsior '31. This match finished 2-4.