Match preview
Excelsior host AZ Alkmaar in Eredivisie Matchweek 17 on Saturday 19 December 2026, 15:30 (UK time) at Stadion Woudestein, Rotterdam.
Excelsior sit 15th with 11 points from 12 matches, 12 points behind of 5th-placed AZ Alkmaar.
Excelsior are struggling for results (0W 0D 5L in their last 5). AZ Alkmaar are in mixed form (2W 0D 3L in their last 5).
Our data model gives Excelsior a 12% chance of victory, AZ Alkmaar 72% and the draw 16%. It makes AZ Alkmaar the favourites, with expected goals of 1.03 against 2.65.

