Excelsior desperately need points on Saturday, Feb 20 at 8:00 PM in the Eredivisie. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

FC Twente come into this fixture in good form (3W 1D 1L recently). Excelsior travel struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. FC Twente won their last outing, while Excelsior suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

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

Verdict: The gulf in league position makes FC Twente clear favorites, but Excelsior have shown they can grind out results. Expect FC Twente to take the points, potentially without being at their best.