Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗60% · fair 1.67
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗72% · @1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 12.67
Hoogeveen vs Excelsior '31: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 19 September the Derde Divisie Saturday brings Hoogeveen against Excelsior '31. Kick-off: 17:00 WAT. In the table, Hoogeveen are 12th, upper half, on 14 points after 12 matches; Excelsior '31 are 5th (upper half) with 22.
Current form
Hoogeveen, last 5: WDDLL Their latest outing: 4–1 win over Dovo, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Excelsior '31, last 5: DLWWW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Purmersteijn, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Excelsior '31, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.3 for Hoogeveen.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Hoogeveen 1.8 xG, Excelsior '31 2.1 xG – a total near 3.9. That is an open game on paper: 72% for three or more goals, 60% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Hoogeveen 36%, draw 18%, Excelsior '31 46%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (72%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Hoogeveen 1–2 Excelsior '31. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Hoogeveen36%fair 2.77 · @2.40
Draw18%fair 5.44 · @4.00
Excelsior '3146%fair 2.20 · @2.25
3.92Expected goals
1.84Hoogeveen xG
2.08Excelsior '31 xG
60%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–28%
1–18%
2–27%
2–17%
1–35%
2–35%
From our goals model: Hoogeveen 1.8 – 2.1 Excelsior '31 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Excelsior '31 to win✓
46%
2.20
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
82%
1.23
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
60%
1.67
–
Draw no bet
Excelsior '31 (draw no bet)✓
56%
1.79
–
Asian handicap
Hoogeveen +1 (Asian handicap)✗
69%
1.45
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
90%
1.11
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
72%
1.39
1.36
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
55%
1.81
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
64%
1.55
–
First team to score
Excelsior '31 to score first✓
52%
1.92
–
Half-time result
Excelsior '31 ahead at half-time✓
36%
2.77
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Excelsior '31 / FT Excelsior '31✓
27%
3.65
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.67
–
Recent results
Hoogeveen – last 6
WDDLLW
12 Sep
@ Dovo
4–1
W
5 Sep
@ Sportlust '46
2–2
D
2 Sep
vs SVZW
1–1
D
30 Aug
vs Purmersteijn
1–3
L
22 Aug
@ VV Scherpenzeel
1–2
L
15 Aug
vs SVZW
4–3
W
2.2Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Excelsior '31 – last 6
DLWWWW
12 Sep
vs Purmersteijn
1–1
D
5 Sep
@ VV Scherpenzeel
1–3
L
1 Sep
@ Harkemase Boys
1–0
W
29 Aug
vs SVZW
4–0
W
22 Aug
@ Staphorst
4–2
W
15 Aug
vs Eemdijk
4–0
W
2.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Hoogeveen and Excelsior '31.
What is the prediction for Hoogeveen vs Excelsior '31?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Hoogeveen vs Excelsior '31?
On our numbers Hoogeveen have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Excelsior '31 46%.
How many goals will there be in Hoogeveen vs Excelsior '31?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hoogeveen vs Excelsior '31?
Our predicted score is Hoogeveen 1–2 Excelsior '31, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is Hoogeveen vs Excelsior '31?
Hoogeveen vs Excelsior '31 (Derde Divisie Saturday) kicks off on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
