Match

Excelsior '31 vs Dovo: prediction and stats

Derde DivisieRegular Season - 7Kick-off on September 26, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Sportpark De Koerbelt, Rijssen

Excelsior '31Dovo

The Footlab model makes Excelsior '31 the favourite at 40%, against 25% for a draw and 35% for Dovo. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Excelsior '31 vs Dovo?

A very open match: only 53 Elo points separate Excelsior '31 (1,750) and Dovo (1,804).

Excelsior '31 win40 %
Draw25 %
Dovo win35 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Excelsior '31 have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Dovo have 7, 4 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Excelsior '31
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Staphorst(away)4-2Derde Divisie
Aug 15, 2026Eemdijk(home)4-0Derde Divisie
May 23, 2026URK(away)2-1Derde Divisie
May 16, 2026Staphorst(home)3-1Derde Divisie
May 9, 2026TEC(away)1-1Derde Divisie
Dovo
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026SVZW(away)1-1Derde Divisie
Aug 15, 2026Staphorst(home)2-2Derde Divisie
Aug 1, 2026Eemdijk(away)3-1Friendlies Clubs
May 23, 2026ADO '20(home)1-0Derde Divisie
May 16, 2026SC Genemuiden(away)6-2Derde Divisie

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Excelsior '31 win(s), 0 draw(s), 5 Dovo win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Jan 17, 2026Dovo 2-1 Excelsior '31Derde Divisie
Aug 23, 2025Excelsior '31 1-0 DovoDerde Divisie
Mar 22, 2025Excelsior '31 0-1 DovoDerde Divisie
Oct 19, 2024Dovo 1-0 Excelsior '31Derde Divisie
Apr 1, 2023Excelsior '31 0-1 DovoDerde Divisie
Oct 8, 2022Dovo 2-1 Excelsior '31Derde Divisie

Last archived meeting: Dovo vs Excelsior '31 on Jan 17, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Excelsior '31 score 1.8 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Dovo score 1.7 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 60% probability of over 2.5 goals and 63% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Excelsior '311.81.439/1510/15
Dovo1.71.3410/159/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Excelsior '31 sit 1st in Derde Divisie (6 points from 2 matches) and Dovo sit 12th (2 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1Excelsior '312200826
12Dovo2020332

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Excelsior '31 vs Dovo?
The Footlab model makes Excelsior '31 the favourite at 40%, against 25% for a draw and 35% for Dovo.
Where and when is Excelsior '31 vs Dovo played?
Excelsior '31 vs Dovo is played on September 26, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Sportpark De Koerbelt, in the Derde Divisie.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 60% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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