Excelsior's recent form has been mixed with a couple of wins, a draw, and two losses, so they haven't found a consistent rhythm. NEC Nijmegen have also been up and down recently, with two wins, two draws, and a loss, showing they can be a bit unpredictable.

Looking at their recent meetings, these games have often been high-scoring and exciting, with several matches featuring plenty of goals. Based on their current form and the history between them, this match looks very close and could easily end in a draw.