FC Volendam vs Excelsior Prediction & Expert Tips

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Volendam come into this game still searching for their first league victory of the campaign, yet their recent run of draws shows they are not far off turning results around. Four of their five league outings have ended level, including a spirited 1-1 against Ajax and 2-2 stalemates with Telstar and AZ Alkmaar.

The only defeat came last weekend at Go Ahead Eagles (3-0), a setback that underlined their defensive frailty away from home but also their ability to push stronger sides into tight matches earlier in the season.

At home, Volendam have managed to find the net consistently, scoring twice in each of their last three appearances.

Excelsior, on the other hand, sit in a much darker place with four defeats from five games. Their only bright moment was a narrow 1-0 win over Twente, but that result stands out as an exception.

Losses to NEC (5-0), Utrecht (4-1), and even a derby reverse to Sparta Rotterdam last time out highlight how fragile their back line has become. They have scored only three goals across the campaign while conceding 12, the second-worst record in the division at this stage.

Away form also offers no encouragement, with heavy defeats piling up whenever they face top-flight opposition on the road.

Head-to-head history has swung in both directions recently, but what stands out is that meetings here have tended to be open affairs. Volendam won the last two home clashes against Excelsior by 3-1 and 3-2 scorelines, though last season Excelsior responded with a stunning 4-0 at their ground.

With both teams struggling defensively, another competitive encounter looks likely, but Volendam’s resilience and home scoring consistency could tilt it in their favor.

Smart Insights by LeagueLane

• Volendam are unbeaten in four of five league matches, drawing four straight before their recent defeat.
• Excelsior have conceded 12 goals in five matches, failing to keep a clean sheet away from home.
• The last two Volendam home meetings with Excelsior both saw 4+ goals and wins for the hosts.

FC Volendam vs Excelsior Prediction

This matchup feels like the right opportunity for Volendam to finally break their winless run. They have shown they can create goals at home, scoring two or more in three straight games, while Excelsior’s defense has been repeatedly exposed, leaking goals at an alarming rate.

Backing Volendam to win at 2.30 odds is justified by their stronger scoring record and head-to-head edge at home. With both sides vulnerable at the back, a narrow margin looks realistic, and the 2-1 correct score at 9.50 odds captures the balance — Volendam pushing forward to secure three points, but Excelsior still capable of troubling them.

Marco Marin- September 16, 2025

FC Volendam vs Excelsior Betting Tips

Volendam to win

OK

2.30 Odds

Volendam 2-1

OK

9.50 Odds