Excelsior 0, Twente 0

ENSCHEDE, Netherlands (Interstat) — In a stark departure from pregame projections, FC Twente and Excelsior played to a scoreless draw in an Eredivisie match on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at De Grolsch Veste. The result was a significant defensive stand for visiting Excelsior, which entered the contest as a heavy underdog. Statistical models, including Interstat’s game simulator which projected a 2-1 Twente victory and an ELO system giving the hosts a 96.80 percent probability to win, were rendered irrelevant by a match defined by stifled attacks and disciplined defending. The encounter failed to produce a goal despite the involvement of… Read more...