Twente lineup @ Excelsior

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Twente's expected lineup at Excelsior, Sun 1 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 18 matches): van Rooij (18), Nijstad (16), Pröpper (15), Adelgaard (13); Zerrouki (18), Ørjasæter (15), Rots (14), Taha (11); Weghorst (17). Out: Unnerstall, Weidmann. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the AZ Alkmaar match on 25 Oct.

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Twente predicted lineup vs Excelsior

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Twente are without Unnerstall and Weidmann away at Excelsior in the DED, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 18 official matches is: Unnerstall in goal, a back four of van Rooij, Nijstad, Pröpper and Adelgaard, and Weghorst leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

  1. DEFvan RooijDoubtful
  2. MIDRots
  3. MIDWeidmannSuspended
  4. MIDTaha

Team news

  • Unavailable: Unnerstall (Out), Weidmann (Suspended).
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 20 of the last 30 matches.
  • Doubtful: van Rooij.
  • Based on starts across 18 official matches this season.

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

Twente are 4th in the DED on 20 points from 10 games. They have W3 D1 L1 in their last five.

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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 20 of last 30
4-2-3-1
67%
4-3-3
27%
4-1-4-1
3%
4-2-1-3
3%

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Based on 18 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Twente

What is Twente's expected lineup?
Twente are without Unnerstall and Weidmann away at Excelsior in the DED, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 18 official matches is: Unnerstall in goal, a back four of van Rooij, Nijstad, Pröpper and Adelgaard, and Weghorst leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Unnerstall (out), van Rooij, Nijstad, Pröpper, Adelgaard, Zerrouki, Ørjasæter, Rots, Weidmann (suspended), Taha, Weghorst.
Who started Twente's last match?
Twente's starting XI on 25 Oct 2026 in the Eredivisie (4-2-3-1): J. Drommel, B. van Rooij, R. Pröpper, R. Nijstad, A. Adelgaard, R. Zerrouki, D. Weidmann, D. Rots, Y. Taha, S. Ørjasæter, W. Weghorst.
What was Twente's last result?
Twente beat AZ Alkmaar 2–0 on 25 Oct 2026.
When did Twente last win?
Twente last won on 25 Oct 2026, beating AZ Alkmaar 2–0.
Who takes penalties for Twente?
W. Weghorst has taken the most penalties for Twente this season, scoring 1 of 2.
Who has made the most starts for Twente this season?
B. van Rooij leads with 18 starts for Twente across all competitions this season.
What formation does Twente use most often?
Twente have used a 4-2-3-1 in 13 of their 18 matches this season.
Which Twente goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Lars Unnerstall has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Twente this season, starting 11 matches.
Which Twente defender has started the most this season?
Bart van Rooij has made the most starts as defender for Twente this season, starting 18 matches.
Which Twente midfielder has started the most this season?
Ramiz Zerrouki has made the most starts as midfielder for Twente this season, starting 18 matches.
Which Twente forward has started the most this season?
Wout Weghorst has made the most starts as forward for Twente this season, starting 17 matches.
Squad · 31 players

Goalkeepers

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LAST MATCH · 8.4
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0 G · 0 A · 6.93
LAST MATCH · 6.2
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Twente past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2024-25Eredivisie6th54
2023-24Eredivisie3rd69
2022-23Eredivisie5th64
2021-22Eredivisie4th68
2020-21Eredivisie10th41
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