Excelsior desperately need points on Sunday, Nov 1 at 2:30 PM in the Eredivisie. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Excelsior come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5). FC Twente, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Excelsior head into this on the back of a defeat, while FC Twente arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Excelsior and FC Twente have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (3W–4D–3W). Their last encounter ended in a 0–0 draw.

Verdict: FC Twente's quality should tell even on the road. Excelsior will push, but the visitors have too much class. FC Twente to win.