The upcoming Eredivisie match on Sunday will feature the Go Ahead Eagles hosting SBV Excelsior at De Adelaarshorst. This clash marks the conclusion of round 10 of the 2025-26 Eredivisie season, with the teams separated by just one point in the league table. This showdown promises to be tightly contested and could significantly influence both teams’ standings.
Match Preview
The Go Ahead Eagles aim to build on their recent European success. They celebrated a notable victory against Premier League team Aston Villa and are looking to regain their form in the domestic league. Despite a stunning comeback in that match, the Eagles have struggled in their last three Eredivisie outings, currently positioned 12th in the standings.
Defensively, the Eagles have been inconsistent, failing to keep a clean sheet in seven consecutive games. Their last victories came earlier in September against Volendam and PEC Zwolle, both of which ended decisively. A loss this weekend could potentially drop them into the relegation zone, depending on the outcomes of other matches.
In contrast, SBV Excelsior bounced back from a couple of defeats to PSV Eindhoven and Heerenveen by securing a narrow 1-0 win against Fortuna Sittard. Gyan de Regt scored the lone goal, leading his team to a much-needed victory. This win lifted Excelsior to 13th place, but they remain just two points above the relegation zone.
Head-to-Head Record
- Excelsior has faced Go Ahead Eagles four times since regaining promotion to the Eredivisie in 2022, winning only once.
- Excelsior has struggled offensively, scoring just eight goals this season, with five of those coming in the first 15 minutes of matches.
Team News
For Go Ahead Eagles, Pim Saathof remains sidelined due to a knee injury and will miss this match. Key players Victor Edvardsen and Soren Tengstedt are also unavailable. Jakob Breum and Gerrit Nauber, injured recently, must pass fitness tests to feature in the game.
Excelsior will be without midfielder Lennard Hartjes, who is still recovering from a knee issue. Gyan de Regt, who just scored for the team, aims to continue his contribution to support Excelsior’s efforts this season. Chris-Kevin Nadje’s fitness remains uncertain after a recent injury scare.
Predicted Lineups
| Go Ahead Eagles | SBV Excelsior |
|---|---|
| De Busser | Van Gassel |
| Deijl | Bronkhorst |
| Twigt | Widell |
| Kramer | Meissen |
| James | Zagre |
| Meulensteen | Carlen |
| Rahmouni | Schouten |
| Margaret | Mitrovic |
| Goudmijn | Yegoian |
| Suray | De Regt |
| Smit | Wlodarczyk |
Prediction
In this closely matched encounter, the Go Ahead Eagles are favored to secure a 2-1 victory over SBV Excelsior. Both teams face defensive challenges, but the Eagles have shown greater attacking prowess. They will need to take control of the match to claim all three points and improve their standing in the Eredivisie.
