Match Preview
The Eredivisie Matchday 14 brings a crucial encounter between two teams battling it out in the lower echelons of the league table: SBV Excelsior hosting NAC Breda. Scheduled for November 29, 2025, this clash at Excelsior’s home ground is more than just three points; it’s a six-pointer in the context of avoiding the relegation zone. Both teams will be desperate to secure a victory to gain some breathing room in what promises to be a tightly contested season.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 34 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 28 |
| 3 | AZ | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 24 |
| 4 | NEC | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 21 |
| 5 | FC Utrecht | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 20 |
| 6 | AFC Ajax | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 20 |
| 7 | FC Groningen | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
| 8 | FC Twente '65 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 17 |
| 9 | SC Heerenveen | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 17 |
| 10 | Fortuna Sittard | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -2 | 17 |
| 11 | Sparta Rotterdam | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -10 | 17 |
| 12 | Go Ahead Eagles | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 16 |
| 13 | FC Volendam | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -4 | 14 |
| 14 | SBV Excelsior | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | -11 | 13 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -13 | 13 |
| 16 | NAC Breda | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -7 | 12 |
| 17 | Heracles Almelo | 13 | 4 | 0 | 9 | -14 | 12 |
| 18 | Telstar 1963 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -7 | 10 |
As we head into Matchday 14, both Excelsior and NAC Breda find themselves in precarious positions, highlighting the importance of this fixture.
- SBV Excelsior (Home Team): Currently sits in 14th position with 13 points from 13 games. They have registered 4 wins, 1 draw, and 8 losses. Excelsior has scored 13 goals and conceded 24, giving them a goal difference of -11.
- NAC Breda (Away Team): Occupies 16th place, accumulating 12 points from 13 matches. Their record stands at 3 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses. NAC Breda has found the net 15 times but has let in 22 goals, resulting in a goal difference of -7.
The narrow one-point gap between the two teams underscores the competitive nature of this matchup, with neither side able to afford a slip-up.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Historically, matches between Excelsior and NAC Breda have often been fiercely contested. While detailed match results from the last 15 encounters are not fully available, the aggregated data indicates a total of 40 goals scored across 15 matches, averaging approximately 2.67 goals per game. Interestingly, 6 of these 15 matches resulted in a draw, suggesting a history of tight affairs where neither side could gain a definitive upper hand. However, with limited comprehensive head-to-head win/loss statistics, we lean more heavily on current season form and recent performances to guide our prediction.
Our Prediction
This Eredivisie clash between Excelsior and NAC Breda pits two defensively vulnerable teams against each other. Both are hovering near the bottom of the table, making every point vital. Excelsior, despite being at home, has conceded an average of 1.85 goals per game this season, while NAC Breda has also struggled defensively, conceding 1.7 goals per game. Both teams also average close to 1 goal scored per game, showing that while they aren’t prolific, they can find the net.
Given the defensive frailties of both sides and their desperate need for points, we anticipate a relatively open game with opportunities for goals at both ends. The average total goals for both teams this season hovers around 2.85, indicating that matches involving them often see goals.
Our expert betting tip for this match is
Over 2.5 Goals
