Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(29) 18 Goals 22 (48)
(24) 15 Assists 21 (42)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
25.6 Average Age 24.3
183.5 Average Height (cm) 182.1
(1) 1.1 Shots pg 0.7 (0.7)
(53%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 52% (48%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.8)
(1.2) 1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Eredivisie.

Missing Players

Vitesse
Excelsior
Player Reason Status Rating
Mathijs Tielemans Out 6.47
Davy Pröpper Out 6.12
Thomas Buitink Out 6.18
Fodé Fofana Out 6.08
Amine Boutrah Out 6.41
Player Reason Status Rating
Kik Pierie Out 6.85
Lennard Hartjes Out 6.85
Jacky Donkor Out N/A

Team News

Vitesse
Excelsior
  • Fode Fofana, Amine Boutrah, Mathijs Tielemans, Thomas Buitink and Davy Pröpper are ruled ruled out for Vitesse this weekend through injury.
  • Lennard Hartjes, Kik Pierie and Jacky Donkor are missing for Excelsior this Saturday.

Prediction

  • Vitesse sits in 13th place on six points after seven matches. The hosts won their last Eredivisie match 3-1 at rivals NEC, ending a five-match losing streak.
  • Excelsior meanwhile earned a 2-1 victory over neighbours Sparta Rotterdam to extend their unbeaten streak (two wins and one draw), leaving the visitors in fifth spot on 12 points through seven matches.
  • Marco van Ginkel has stepped up for Vitesse this season. He is their leading scorer three goals, two of which have been the opener.
  • Nikolas Agrafiotis has been the main attacking threat for Excelsior, scoring on five occasions, including three match-opening goals.
  • Vitesse is looking to end a three-match home losing streak dating to August 19 against PSV.
  • Excelsior have collected six points from nine available this season away from home (two wins and one loss).
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