Cambuur vs Excelsior
Excelsior steamroll Cambuur with clinical four-goal display
Naujoks shines with a brace as Excelsior dismantle Cambuur away from home.
Excelsior delivered a stunning 4-0 thrashing of Cambuur, defying Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a narrow home win. I. Yegoian set the tone early with a 17th-minute opener, followed by N. Naujoks doubling the lead before half-time and adding a second goal after the break. D. Garden also contributed to the dominant away performance, leaving Cambuur scoreless and stunned.
Analysis
As the new season kicks off, Cambuur and Excelsior face off in what promises to be a tight encounter. Both teams start with zero points, setting the stage for a competitive battle where every goal and card could count.
This match marks the opening round of the regular season, with Cambuur and Excelsior both eager to make a strong start. Cambuur sit at the top of the league table by virtue of alphabetical order or fixture scheduling, while Excelsior find themselves near the bottom. Neither side has played a game yet, so form is a clean slate.
The prediction leans towards a home win for Cambuur, with a 2-1 scoreline reflecting a close contest. The first half is expected to be cagey and goalless, suggesting both teams will be feeling each other out before Cambuur find their rhythm in the second half. The forecast of three total cards hints at a moderately physical game, but nothing too wild. The confidence level of 43% shows a moderate certainty, acknowledging that Excelsior will not be pushovers.
Prediction
Expect Cambuur to edge out Excelsior 2-1 after a tight first half. The home side should break the deadlock in the second half and hold on despite Excelsior's efforts. A total of three cards is likely, indicating some competitive but controlled tackling.
Outcome probability
Key Takeaways
In summary, Cambuur look set to start their campaign with a narrow victory over Excelsior. The match should provide a decent spectacle with a balanced first half and more action after the break. Fans can anticipate a competitive game with just enough drama to keep things interesting.
- Cambuur and Excelsior both start the season with zero points from zero games.
- Cambuur are ranked 1st and Excelsior 15th in the league standings before kickoff.
- The predicted halftime score is 0-0, suggesting a cautious opening period.
- The forecasted fulltime score is 2-1 in favour of Cambuur.
- A total of three cards is expected, indicating moderate discipline on the pitch.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Cambuur
Away — Excelsior
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Yegoian
Assist: de Regt
Naujoks
Assist: Yegoian
Goal
Assist: Janssen
van de Pavert
Mulders
Jetten
Naujoks
Assist: Janssen
Martens
Unknown
Yegoian
Janssen
Vink
de Regt
Goal Disallowed - offside
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AZ Alkmaar | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 12 |
| 7 |  NEC Nijmegen | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| 8 |  Excelsior | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| 9 |  Groningen | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| 17 |  Utrecht | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -9 | 1 |
| 18 |  Cambuur | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
Match Statistics
Cambuur
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1T. JansenG
- 4I. BaoufD
- 6J. AmofaD
- 8N. SourenM
- 9S. VinkF
- 10R. El ArguiouiM
- 11I. HamacheF
- 14R. van de PavertM
- 16R. MuldersD
- 23L. JettenD
- 29Iwan HenstraF
Substitutes
- 3J. BerkhoutD
- 13N. BinderF
- 15F. KvamF
- 17Ethan ApkakouM
- 18Wiebe van der HeideM
- 21J. MeijsterG
- 28M. CostarelliD
- 40Wessel van der GootM
- 48D. WesterhofM
Excelsior
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1S. van GasselG
- 3R. MeissenD
- 6D. van VianenM
- 8I. YegoianF
- 10N. NaujoksM
- 11G. de RegtF
- 14J. PlugD
- 15S. JanssenD
- 17N. MartensD
- 20L. HartjesM
Substitutes
- 4C. WidellD
- 5S. HenderikxD
- 7A. SlitiF
- 16Celton BiaiG
- 18V. SulzbacherM
- 23Y. FineyM
- 24Giulliano CairoM
- 28N. GroenF
- 34N. El HamdaouiM
Cambuur
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iwan Henstra | F | 92 | 7.5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4/8 |
| Thijs Jansen | G | 92 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ilyes Hamache | F | 92 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3/5 |
| Nicky Souren | M | 92 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| Skye Vink | F | 81 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| Jamal Amofa(C) | D | 92 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2/3 |
| Rafik El Arguioui | M | 92 | 6.5 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3/4 |
| Ismaël Baouf | D | 92 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ryan van de Pavert | M | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Rik Mulders | D | 45 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lucas Jetten | D | 66 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2/3 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Damian Westerhof | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wiebe van der Heide | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nicolas Binder | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fabian Kvam | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jasper Meijster | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jorn Berkhout | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ethan Apkakou | M | 26 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wessel van der Goot | M | 11 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Morgan Costarelli | D | 47 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Excelsior
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irakli Yegoian | F | 75 | 8.6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1/1 |
| Simon Janssen | D | 81 | 8.3 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 0/1 |
| Noah Naujoks(C) | M | 92 | 8.2 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2/4 |
| Stijn van Gassel | G | 92 | 7.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lennard Hartjes | M | 92 | 7.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Rick Meissen | D | 92 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gyan de Regt | F | 85 | 6.9 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Daniel van Vianen | M | 92 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Jan Plug | D | 92 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nolan Martens | D | 74 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Noa el Hamdaoui | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yaqub Finey | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Celton Biai | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Valentin Sulzbacher | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Giuliano Cairo | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stan Henderikx | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aymen Sliti | F | 17 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Casper Widell | D | 18 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nesto Groen | F | 18 | 6.3 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |