This Friday, December 8, Twente is set to face off against Excelsior in a must-watch game at De Grolsch Veste stadium in Enschede, Netherlands. The stakes for both sides will be high as they prepare to take the field during misty weather conditions of 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Pressure is building as the last encounter between the two teams ended in a 0-0 draw on April 1 this year. Who will take the lead this time? The stage is set, and the match is sure to be a nail-biter. Don't miss out!

Twente have demonstrated their prowess over recent matches with a comprehensive record of 3 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches at the Grolsch Veste Stadium. Furthermore, with 7 goals in this period, the side have been in lethal form on home soil. Their fine display has them placed fourth in the standings, 10 points behind the table-toppers, having secured 30 points overall from their 14 matches. Unfortunately, Twente are expected to be without M. Vlap and M. van Bergen for the match due to injury, yet the side have found a goal-scoring hero in S. Steijn, netting 3 goals in his past 3 matches across all competitions. With this impressive record, Steijn looks to further his tally in the upcoming fixture.

Excelsior have been in good form recently, collecting an impressive 9 out of 15 points from their last 5 fixtures. Amongst similarly ranked teams, they have performed strongly; in 6 games against rivals, they have earned a record of 0 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, averaging 1.75 goals scored and 2.75 conceded per game. Currently sitting 10th in the standings, they have collected 16 points from 14 games with 3 wins, 7 draws and 4 losses. Heading into this game, they have a healthy squad and will be looking to add to their success with a strong performance.

The titanic rivalry between Twente and Excelsior has produced an exciting two matches with a total average of 2 goals per game. Though the stats indicate a lopsided record of 10 wins for Twente, 6 draws, and only 4 wins for Excelsior, fans can expect an epic battle, every single time.

With just a meager 104 miles separating Twente and Excelsior, this could prove to be an intriguing matchup of local rivals. This upcoming clash between the two sides promises to be filled with high energy, adding even more excitement to an already highly anticipated matchup. With so much at stake, it's sure to be an intense and thrilling event for all involved. Be sure to catch all the action as Twente and Excelsior battle it out for local pride.