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Harkemase Boys vs Excelsior '31 prediction

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Kickoff
Tue, Sep 1, 06:00 PM
Round
1st Preliminary Round
Venue
De Bosk, Harkema

Recent form

Harkemase Boys
82Excellent

Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +3 goal difference

Excelsior '31
97Excellent

Last 5 matches · 5W-0D-0L · +13 goal difference

Our verdict

Solid
Market
Combo Bet
Pick
Harkemase Boys or Draw + Over 2.5 Goals
Confidence67%

BetGenius backs Harkemase Boys or Draw + Over 2.5 Goals (Combo Bet) at 67% confidence — a solid call.

Match preview

Harkemase Boys host Excelsior '31 in the first preliminary round of the KNVB Beker, bringing together two sides currently enjoying productive runs of form. Harkemase Boys enter this cup tie on the back of three consecutive victories in August, having scored eight goals across those fixtures, including an entertaining 5-3 home win over Hercules in their most recent match.

Excelsior '31 travel with considerable attacking momentum of their own, having won five consecutive competitive matches. The visitors have been exceptionally potent in the final third, scoring four goals in each of their three August matches against SVZW, Staphorst, and Eemdijk, taking their tally to 17 goals across their last five fixtures.

The historical record points to an open rivalry between these two clubs. Across eight previous meetings, Harkemase Boys have secured five victories to Excelsior '31's three, with no draws recorded between them and an average of 3.25 goals produced per encounter.

Statistical comparison

Harkemase Boys at home vs Excelsior '31 away
Played
W-D-L
Scored /game
Conceded /game
Clean sheets
Failed to score
60%
BTTS (last 5)
60%
80%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
100%

Head-to-head

Full record →
Harkemase Boys
5
Draws
0
Excelsior '31
4

Harkemase Boys have won 5 of the last 9 meetings, averaging 3.0 goals a game.

  • 2026-09-01Harkemase Boys 0-1 Excelsior '31
  • 2026-04-25Excelsior '31 0-1 Harkemase Boys
  • 2025-11-22Harkemase Boys 1-2 Excelsior '31
  • 2025-05-10Excelsior '31 1-5 Harkemase Boys
  • 2024-11-30Harkemase Boys 1-0 Excelsior '31

Our record in KNVB Beker

74%37 won from 50 settled predictions

Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →

Based on at least 20 settled predictions.

3 published markets

FeaturedLOST
Market
Combo Bet
Pick
Harkemase Boys or Draw + Over 2.5 Goals
Confidence67%

Harkemase Boys or Draw — 67% confidence

Harkemase Boys hold the upper hand in the head-to-head record, winning five of the eight historical meetings, including three victories in four matches played on their own pitch. With four consecutive home victories behind them, the home side is well positioned to avoid defeat in normal time against an in-form opponent.

Over 2.5 Goals — 74% confidence

Both teams enter this cup tie displaying potent attacking output. Excelsior '31 have scored at least two goals in each of their last five matches, totaling 17 goals, while Harkemase Boys have scored 12 goals in their last four matches. Additionally, the eight previous meetings between these clubs have averaged 3.25 goals per fixture, indicating strong potential for this line to be cleared.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Combo BetLOST
Market
Total Goals
Pick
Over 2.5 Goals
Confidence74%

Both teams enter this cup tie displaying potent attacking output. Excelsior '31 have scored at least two goals in each of their last five matches, totaling 17 goals, while Harkemase Boys have scored 12 goals in their last four matches. Additionally, the eight previous meetings between these clubs have averaged 3.25 goals per fixture, indicating strong potential for this line to be cleared.

Combo BetLOST
Market
Double Chance
Pick
Harkemase Boys or Draw
Confidence67%

Harkemase Boys hold the upper hand in the head-to-head record, winning five of the eight historical meetings, including three victories in four matches played on their own pitch. With four consecutive home victories behind them, the home side is well positioned to avoid defeat in normal time against an in-form opponent.

Published August 30, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.