Football Result
Jacky Donkor 15'
Sanches Fernandes 60'
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
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Game Stats
Team Formations
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
H2H Record before the game
Excelsior
Draws
Jong PSV
In a dominant display at the Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, Excelsior thrashed Jong PSV 5-0 in their Dutch Keuken Kampioen Divisie match on May 2, 2025. Casper Widell was the star of the show, netting a hat-trick (8', 63', 73'), while Jacky Donkor (15') and Sanches Fernandes (60') added to Jong PSV's misery. Excelsior had more shots on target, converting 8 of their 23 attempts, whereas Jong PSV only managed 2 shots on target out of 6 total attempts. Although Jong PSV held a slight edge in possession (50.2% vs 49.8%), they struggled to create meaningful chances, while Excelsior were clinical in attack.
The AI-powered pre-game prediction correctly forecasted an Excelsior win, with a 67.7% probability, aligning perfectly with the actual result. The AI model did not expect a balanced game, which was an accurate assessment considering Excelsior's dominance. Excelsior's strong performance continues their impressive run of form, winning their last five matches in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie. Their attacking prowess has been particularly evident, scoring multiple goals in each of those games. Jong PSV, on the other hand, are struggling, having lost 4 of their last 5 games, including the most recent one, where they failed to score against FC Eindhoven.
Looking ahead, Excelsior will face Jong AZ on May 9th. Given Excelsior's current form and their recent head-to-head record against Jong AZ, where they've won the last game 4-2, they will be confident of securing another victory. Jong AZ, however, have a mixed recent record, drawing three of their last five, while defeating FC Emmen 4-1. Jong PSV will host Jong FC Utrecht on the same day. Jong PSV will need to improve significantly to get a result in the next match. Jong FC Utrecht has also been struggling as of late, losing three of their last five. The most recent head-to-head match between these two teams ended in a 2-0 victory for Jong PSV. This game follows a pattern observed in recent head-to-head games between the two clubs.
Comparing this game to previous encounters between Excelsior and Jong PSV, Excelsior has often had the upper hand, especially when playing at home. In their previous match in October 2024, Excelsior won 3-1 away. This victory further emphasizes Excelsior's dominance in this fixture. The statistics from this match underscore Excelsior's superior attacking efficiency and Jong PSV's struggles in both creating and converting chances.
On May 2nd, 2025, Excelsior will face Jong PSV at the Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. According to advanced AI analysis, Excelsior is heavily favored to win this Dutch Keuken Kampioen Divisie match with a 67.7% win probability, compared to Jong PSV's meager 13.5%. The AI gives Excelsior a rating of 0.571, significantly higher than Jong PSV's 0.295. Excelsior's recent form has been impressive, with a string of victories fueled by consistent performances. Their forward line, known for its speed and precision, will likely be a key factor. Jong PSV, on the other hand, has struggled to find consistency, making an Excelsior victory the most probable outcome.