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Excelsior predicted lineup vs GroningenMOST USED XI

Excelsior's expected lineup at home to Groningen in the DED is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-3-3, across 7 official matches: van Gassel in goal, a back four of Plug, Widell, Janssen and Moreira, and Garden leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

1. GKvan Gassel
2. DEFPlug
3. DEFWidell
4. DEFJanssenDoubtful
5. DEFMoreira
6. MIDMeissen
7. MIDHartjes
8. MIDYegoian
9. MIDSliti
10. MIDÞorsteinsson
11. FWDGarden

Team news

• Most-used shape: 4-3-3 in 15 of the last 30 matches.
• Doubtful: Janssen.
• Based on starts across 7 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Excelsior, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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What is Excelsior's expected lineup?

Excelsior's expected lineup at home to Groningen in the DED is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-3-3, across 7 official matches: van Gassel in goal, a back four of Plug, Widell, Janssen and Moreira, and Garden leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-3-3): van Gassel, Plug, Widell, Janssen, Moreira, Meissen, Hartjes, Yegoian, Sliti, Þorsteinsson, Garden.

Who started Excelsior's last match?

Excelsior's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the Eredivisie (4-3-3): S. van Gassel, Eric Emanuel da Silva Moreira, C. Widell, J. Plug, S. Janssen, I. Yegoian, R. Meissen, L. Hartjes, A. Sliti, D. Garden, Á. Þorsteinsson.

What was Excelsior's last result?

Excelsior drew with Ajax 2–2 on 19 Sept 2026.

When did Excelsior last win?

Excelsior last won on 5 Sept 2026, beating Willem II 3–0.

Who takes penalties for Excelsior?

N. Naujoks has taken the most penalties for Excelsior in the 2025/26 season, scoring 2 of 2.

Who has made the most starts for Excelsior this season?

S. van Gassel leads with 7 starts for Excelsior across all competitions this season.

What formation does Excelsior use most often?

Excelsior have used a 4-3-3 in 7 of their 7 matches this season.

Which Excelsior goalkeeper has started the most this season?

Stijn van Gassel has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Excelsior this season, starting 7 matches.

Which Excelsior defender has started the most this season?

Jan Plug has made the most starts as defender for Excelsior this season, starting 7 matches.

Which Excelsior midfielder has started the most this season?

Rick Meissen has made the most starts as midfielder for Excelsior this season, starting 7 matches.

Which Excelsior forward has started the most this season?

David Garden has made the most starts as forward for Excelsior this season, starting 7 matches.