Excelsior - Vitesse - 25 February 2024 Eredivisie - (1-2)

Ball goes out of play for a Vitesse goal kick.

Throw-in for Excelsior close to the penalty box.

Excelsior to take a throw-in in Vitesse territory.

Edward Sturing (Vitesse) is making a fourth substitution, with Andy Visser replacing Mexx Meerdink.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam.

Richie Omorowa (Excelsior) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.

Corner awarded to Excelsior.

Throw-in high up the field for Excelsior in Rotterdam.

Excelsior have been awarded a corner by Marc Nagtegaal.

Corner awarded to Excelsior.

Anis Hadj Moussa Hadj Moussa for Vitesse drives towards goal at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. But the finish is unsuccessful.

The away team replace Kacper Kozlowski with Giovanni Van Zwam.

Marinus Dijkhuizen is making the team's fourth substitution at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion with Derensili Sanches Fernandes replacing Couhaib Driouech.

Richie Omorowa is replacing Arthur Zagre for Excelsior at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.

Goal! Nicolas Isimat-Mirin gives Vitesse a 1-2 lead in Rotterdam. Anis Hadj Moussa Hadj Moussa with an assist there.

Vitesse have been awarded a corner by Marc Nagtegaal.

Free kick Vitesse.

Marc Nagtegaal signals a Vitesse throw-in in Excelsior's half.

Vitesse to take a throw-in in Excelsior territory.

Free kick for Excelsior in the half of Vitesse.

The home team have replaced Cisse Sandra with Noah Naujoks. This is the second substitution made today by Marinus Dijkhuizen.

Marc Nagtegaal awards Vitesse a goal kick.

Excelsior pushes forward through Lazaros Lamprou, whose finish on goal is saved.

Corner awarded to Vitesse.

Vitesse have been awarded a corner by Marc Nagtegaal.

In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Vitesse have a goal kick.

Excelsior awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Edward Sturing is making the team's second substitution at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion with Toni Domgjoni replacing Melle Meulensteen.

Excelsior are whistled for offside.

Kenzo Goudmijn of Excelsior smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Marinus Dijkhuizen (Excelsior) is making a first substitution, with Lazaros Lamprou replacing Lance Duijvestijn.

Marc Nagtegaal awards the away team a throw-in.

Melle Meulensteen is back on the pitch.

Melle Meulensteen (Vitesse) has received a first yellow card.

Marc Nagtegaal waits before resuming play because Melle Meulensteen for Vitesse is still down.

Marc Nagtegaal signals a free kick to Excelsior just outside Vitesse's area.

Throw-in Vitesse.

Corner awarded to Excelsior.

In Rotterdam Excelsior drive forward through Kenzo Goudmijn. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Free kick for Excelsior in the half of Vitesse.

Ball safe as Vitesse is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Excelsior have a goal kick.

Vitesse surge into the attack at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion but Anis Hadj Moussa Hadj Moussa’s header is off-target.

Vitesse have been awarded a corner by Marc Nagtegaal.

Vitesse are in shooting range from this free kick.

Can Vitesse capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Excelsior's half?

It's a goal kick for the home team in Rotterdam.

Vitesse's Kacper Kozlowski breaks free at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Ball goes out of play for a Vitesse goal kick.

Free kick for Excelsior in their own half.

Nicolas Isimat-Mirin returns to the field for Vitesse after picking up a slight injury.

Throw-in for Vitesse at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.

The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Nicolas Isimat-Mirin.

Goal! Vitesse go level at 1-1 through Paxten Aaronson in Rotterdam.

Can Vitesse capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Excelsior's half?

Marc Nagtegaal signals a throw-in for Vitesse, close to Excelsior's area.

Corner awarded to Vitesse.

Corner awarded to Vitesse.

Excelsior awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Goal! The home team take a 1-0 lead through Lance Duijvestijn. That's a fine assist from Arthur Zagre.

Vitesse make their first substitution with Mathijs Tielemans replacing Gyan De Regt.

The first-half has come to a close in Rotterdam.

Free kick Excelsior.

Couhaib Driouech of Excelsior is pulled up for offside.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Throw-in for Vitesse in their own half.

Vitesse's Kacper Kozlowski is on target but unsuccessful.

Mexx Meerdink for Vitesse drives towards goal at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Marc Nagtegaal signals a Vitesse throw-in in Excelsior's half.

Excelsior have been awarded a corner by Marc Nagtegaal.

Excelsior have been awarded a corner by Marc Nagtegaal.

Corner awarded to Excelsior.

Excelsior's Couhaib Driouech gets in a shot on goal at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Throw-in Excelsior.

Throw-in high up the field for Vitesse in Rotterdam.

Goal kick for Vitesse at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.

Marc Nagtegaal signals a free kick to Excelsior in their own half.

Corner awarded to Vitesse.

Can Vitesse get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Excelsior's half?

Excelsior have a dangerous throw-in.

Marc Nagtegaal awards the away team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Excelsior in the half of Vitesse.

Marc Nagtegaal awards Excelsior a goal kick.

Paxten Aaronson (Vitesse) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

Vitesse have been awarded a corner by Marc Nagtegaal.

Vitesse have been awarded a corner by Marc Nagtegaal.

Excelsior will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Vitesse.

Ball safe as Excelsior is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Vitesse awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Corner awarded to Excelsior.

Ball safe as Vitesse is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in for Excelsior close to the penalty box.

Corner awarded to Excelsior.

Vitesse needs to be cautious. Excelsior have an attacking throw-in.

Excelsior have a goal kick.

Vitesse awarded a free kick in their own half.

Vitesse have been awarded a corner by Marc Nagtegaal.

Throw-in for Vitesse at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.

Ball goes out of play for a Excelsior goal kick.

Marc Nagtegaal signals a free kick to Excelsior in their own half.

Marc Nagtegaal awards the away team a throw-in.

Marc Nagtegaal signals a free kick to Excelsior.

Throw-in Excelsior.

Marc Nagtegaal awards Excelsior a goal kick.

Free kick for Excelsior in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam.

Excelsior awarded a free kick in their own half.

Couhaib Driouech gets his shot on target but fails to score for Excelsior.

Excelsior awarded a free kick in their own half.

Vitesse are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

At Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, Excelsior are penalized for being offside.

Free kick for Vitesse in their own half.

Excelsior have been awarded a corner by Marc Nagtegaal.

Throw-in for Excelsior in their own half.

Corner awarded to Vitesse.

Excelsior drives forward and Kenzo Goudmijn gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Marc Nagtegaal signals a free kick to Vitesse in their own half.

Goal kick for Excelsior at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.

A year ago, Vitesse Arnhem were number 13 in the table with 23 points. Now they are number 18 with 13 points.

Vitesse Arnhem haven't won in their last 6 games.

Excelsior Rotterdam scores 1.4 goals when playing at home and Vitesse Arnhem scores 1.26 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams lost their last match.

Both teams haven't won their last match in Eredivisie.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Excelsior Rotterdam and Vitesse Arnhem is 1.

Average number of goals in meetings between Excelsior Rotterdam and Vitesse Arnhem is 2.

Excelsior Rotterdam scores 1 goals in a match against Vitesse Arnhem and Vitesse Arnhem scores 1 goals against Excelsior Rotterdam (on average).

Vitesse Arnhem have won just 1 of their last 5 Eredivisie games against Excelsior Rotterdam.

Excelsior Rotterdam have lost just 1 of their last 5 Eredivisie games against Vitesse Arnhem.

In the last 5 meetings Excelsior Rotterdam won 1, Vitesse Arnhem won 2, 2 draws.

Vitesse Arnhem have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Excelsior Rotterdam (in all competitions).

Excelsior Rotterdam's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Vitesse Arnhem's.

In Eredivisie, Excelsior Rotterdam has better performance than Vitesse Arnhem.

When Vitesse Arnhem is down 1-0 away, they win 6% of their matches.

When Excelsior Rotterdam is down 0-1 home, they win 10% of their matches.

When Vitesse Arnhem leads 0-1 away, they win in 62% of their matches.

When Excelsior Rotterdam leads 1-0 at home, they win in 50% of their matches.

Their last meeting was a draw. (0-0)

Excelsior Rotterdam wins 25% of halftimes, Vitesse Arnhem wins 22%.

Excelsior Rotterdam wins 1st half in 25% of their matches, Vitesse Arnhem in 22% of their matches.

Vitesse Arnhem have conceded a goal in each of their last 6 matches.

Julian Baas has more yellow cards (5) than any other player at Excelsior Rotterdam. Dominik Oroz has collected 6 for Vitesse Arnhem.

Troy Parrott is Excelsior Rotterdam's top scorer with 7 goals. Marco van Ginkel has scored 4 times for Vitesse Arnhem.

Vitesse Arnhem's away record this season: 2-0-9.

Excelsior Rotterdam's home record this season: 2-6-3.

Vitesse Arnhem haven't scored in 6 of their 11 away matches in Eredivisie this season.

Excelsior Rotterdam haven't scored in 2 of their 11 home matches in Eredivisie this season.

Vitesse Arnhem have received 4 red cards this season. This is the highest number in Eredivisie.

Vitesse Arnhem have lost 8 away matches in a row.

Vitesse Arnhem have lost 5 matches in a row.

Excelsior Rotterdam haven't won in their last 4 games.

Excelsior Rotterdam have lost 3 matches in a row.

Did you know that Vitesse Arnhem scores 40% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

Did you know that Excelsior Rotterdam scores 23% of their goals between the minutes 16-30?

In Eredivisie, Vitesse Arnhem have lost their last 7 away matches.

Vitesse Arnhem have a losing streak of 4 matches in Eredivisie.

Excelsior Rotterdam have a losing streak of 3 matches in Eredivisie.

Last season's matches: 3-1 (Excelsior Rotterdam at home) and 0-0 (Vitesse Arnhem at home).

During the last 24 meetings, Excelsior Rotterdam have won 7 times, there have been 6 draws while Vitesse Arnhem have won 11 times. The goal difference is 42-32 in favour of Vitesse Arnhem.

During the last 12 meetings with Excelsior Rotterdam playing at home, Excelsior Rotterdam have won 3 times, there have been 2 draws while Vitesse Arnhem have won 7 times. The goal difference is 23-14 in favour of Vitesse Arnhem.