Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗55% · fair 1.82
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓67% · @1.40
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.56
Harkemase Boys vs Excelsior '31: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
13:30 WAT, Saturday 24 October: Harkemase Boys v Excelsior '31 in the Derde Divisie Saturday. In the table, Harkemase Boys are 3rd, among the top four, on 26 points after 12 matches; Excelsior '31 are 5th (upper half) with 22.
Current form
Harkemase Boys, last 5: WWLDW Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Dovo, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Excelsior '31, last 5: WLWWW Their latest outing: 5–0 win over SC Genemuiden, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 3.0 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Excelsior '31, collecting 2.5 points per game to 1.8 for Harkemase Boys.
Head to head
When they last met (1 Sep 2026) it ended Harkemase Boys 0–1 Excelsior '31.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Harkemase Boys 2.2 xG, Excelsior '31 1.3 xG – a total near 3.5. That is an open game on paper: 67% for three or more goals, 55% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Harkemase Boys 55%, draw 22%, Excelsior '31 22%.
Lower-risk option: Harkemase Boys or draw (78%) at 1.33.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Harkemase Boys or draw (78%, odds 1.33 – longer than our fair 1.29, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Harkemase Boys 2–1 Excelsior '31. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Harkemase Boys55%fair 1.81 · @1.91
Draw22%fair 4.45 · @4.10
Excelsior '3122%fair 4.49 · @2.88
3.48Expected goals
2.15Harkemase Boys xG
1.33Excelsior '31 xG
55%Both score
67%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
1–19%
2–07%
3–17%
1–07%
2–26%
From our goals model: Harkemase Boys 2.2 – 1.3 Excelsior '31 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Harkemase Boys vs Excelsior '31?
Our pick is Harkemase Boys or draw with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Harkemase Boys vs Excelsior '31?
On our numbers Harkemase Boys have a 55% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Excelsior '31 22%.
How many goals will there be in Harkemase Boys vs Excelsior '31?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 67% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Harkemase Boys vs Excelsior '31?
Our predicted score is Harkemase Boys 2–1 Excelsior '31, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Harkemase Boys vs Excelsior '31?
Harkemase Boys vs Excelsior '31 (Derde Divisie Saturday) kicks off on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 13:30 (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.