Excelsior Virton 0-2 RWDM – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates RWDM at 43%, yet other data sources diverge — this Excelsior Virton vs RWDM fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Challenger Pro League clash, Regular Season - 12 as Excelsior Virton welcome RWDM to Stade Yvan Georges. Kick-off is set for Sunday 21 November 2021 at 15:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Challenger Pro League games this season, Excelsior Virton have gone 3W 3D 4L from 10 outings — a 1.20 PPG return. Last five: L W L L W. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.50 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Excelsior Virton, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Excelsior Virton at Stade Yvan Georges this season: 2W 1D 2L from 5 home games — 1.40 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Looking at all fixtures this season, RWDM stand at 2W 4D 4L from 10 Challenger Pro League matches — 1.00 PPG. Last five: W L D W D. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. This season is still relatively young for RWDM, so this record blends games from this season and last.
RWDM away from home this season: 2W 2D 1L from 5 away games — 1.60 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 1.60 exceeds their overall 1.00 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.20 PPG (Excelsior Virton) versus 1.00 (RWDM). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Excelsior Virton register both teams scoring in 60% of relevant matches, RWDM in 80% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
H2H Record
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 1 previous meetings, Excelsior Virton have won 0, RWDM 0, with 1 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
The last 1 meetings have been tight affairs, averaging just 0.0 goals per game. That low-scoring pattern is a meaningful historical input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent clash, on 27 Aug 2021, ended 0–0 with a draw.
With a balanced win record and just 0.0 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
In-Play Data
Excelsior Virton trading profile (11 games, 5 at home): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in home games; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (home games); they fail to score in 46% of games.
RWDM trading profile (11 games, 5 at away): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in away games; when trailing at the break they recover to draw or win in 27% of cases; BTTS occurs in 80% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 46%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Excelsior Virton 54% and RWDM 82% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Excelsior Virton 36% | RWDM 73%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Excelsior Virton 1.13 xG and RWDM 1.55 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Excelsior Virton attack 0.808 / defence 1.084 | RWDM attack 0.859 / defence 1.237. League average goals — home 1.135 / away 1.661. RWDM bring a strong defensive rating of 1.237 — this is suppressing Excelsior Virton's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 11 Excelsior Virton games / 11 RWDM games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Excelsior Virton 24% | Draw 33% | RWDM 43%. Fair-value odds: Excelsior Virton 4.17 | Draw 3.03 | RWDM 2.33. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 33% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 50% | BTTS probability 57% | Total xG 2.68. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 50%/50% — the total xG of 2.68 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 57% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is RWDM at 43% — marginal model lean. With a 33% draw probability, Draw No Bet on RWDM offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 2.68 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 50% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 2.7 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 57% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Excelsior Virton 60% | RWDM 80% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Excelsior Virton vs RWDM | Competition: Challenger Pro League, Regular Season - 12 | Venue: Stade Yvan Georges • Kick-off: Sunday 21 Nov 2021, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Excelsior Virton 24% | Draw 33% | RWDM 43% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 50% | BTTS 57% | xG Excelsior Virton 1.13 / RWDM 1.55 • Poisson strength factors: Excelsior Virton attack 0.808 / def 1.084 | RWDM attack 0.859 / def 1.237 | league avg home 1.135 / away 1.661 • Poisson stance: RWDM (43%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.13
Excelsior Virton xG
Expected Goals
1.55
RWDM xG
57%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
50%
Over 2.5
28%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Excelsior Virton vs RWDM kick off?
Excelsior Virton vs RWDM kicked off at 15:00 on Sunday 21 November 2021 at Stade Yvan Georges.
What was the final score in Excelsior Virton vs RWDM?
Excelsior Virton 0 - 2 RWDM.
Where is Excelsior Virton vs RWDM being played?
The match is being played at Stade Yvan Georges.
What competition is Excelsior Virton vs RWDM part of?
Excelsior Virton vs RWDM is a Regular Season - 12 fixture in the Challenger Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Excelsior Virton vs RWDM?
Our statistical model gives Excelsior Virton a 24% chance of winning, RWDM a 43% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw — making RWDM the favourite.
Will both teams score in Excelsior Virton vs RWDM?
Our model estimates a 57% probability that both Excelsior Virton and RWDM will score (BTTS).
Will Excelsior Virton vs RWDM have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 50%.
What is the head-to-head record between Excelsior Virton and RWDM?
Record (1 meetings): Excelsior Virton 0W | Draws 1 | RWDM 0W.
What form are Excelsior Virton and RWDM in?
Excelsior Virton (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.50 | L5 L-W-L-L-W. RWDM (all comps): 2W-4D-4L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.80 | L5 W-L-D-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Excelsior Virton's attack rating (0.81) and RWDM's defence rating (1.24), the model arrives at 1.13 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, RWDM's attack versus Excelsior Virton's defence, projects 1.55 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 11/11 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 13.6%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.3%), 0-1 (9.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
RWDM Win
24%
4.12
33%
3.08
43%
2.31
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.0%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
10.6%
Away win
1 – 2
9.3%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.13
Excelsior Virton xG
Total xG
2.68
1.55
RWDM xG
4.12
24%
Home win
3.08
33%
Draw
2.31
43%
Away win
Goals Markets
75%
Over 1.5
1.33
25%
Under 1.5
4.00
50%
Over 2.5
2.00
50%
Under 2.5
2.00
28%
Over 3.5
3.57
72%
Under 3.5
1.39
13%
Over 4.5
7.69
87%
Under 4.5
1.15
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
57%
BTTS Yes
1.76
43%
BTTS No
2.32
Clean Sheet
21%
4.69
32%
3.11
Win to Nil
5%
19.32
14%
7.19
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.9 | 10.6 | 8.2 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| 1 | 7.8 | 12.0 | 9.3 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| 2 | 4.4 | 6.8 | 5.3 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Excelsior Virton vs RWDM?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.6%.
How many goals are Excelsior Virton and RWDM expected to score?
The model projects 1.13 expected goals for Excelsior Virton and 1.55 for RWDM, a combined total of 2.68.
How confident is the prediction model for Excelsior Virton vs RWDM?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 43%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 11 outings, Excelsior Virton have picked up 1.09 PPG on a 3W 3D 5L record — L-W-L-L-W across the most recent five. The sample for Excelsior Virton is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
RWDM's form line: 3W 4D 4L from 11 games, 1.18 PPG, last five W-L-D-W-D. The sample for RWDM is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Excelsior Virton on 1.09 PPG, RWDM on 1.18. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Excelsior Virton have posted 1.40 PPG from 5 outings (2W 1D 2L).
On the road, RWDM have gone 2W 2D 1L from 5 away games — 1.60 PPG when travelling. That's actually stronger than their 1.18 PPG overall record — RWDM travel well.
The Goals Picture
Excelsior Virton are averaging 1.09 goals scored and 1.55 conceded per game recently; RWDM are on 1.45 scored and 1.73 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: RWDM in 82%.
Last 11 Results — Challenger Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Excelsior Virton
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RWDM
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Excelsior Virton and RWDM in coming into this match?
Excelsior Virton have gone 3W 3D 5L in their last 11 games (1.09 PPG), while RWDM have gone 3W 4D 4L in their last 11 (1.18 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Excelsior Virton at home or RWDM away?
RWDM's away record (1.60 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Excelsior Virton at home: 1.40 PPG; RWDM away: 1.60 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Excelsior Virton and RWDM runs to 6 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Challenger Pro League. It has been a while since the last meeting — 11 December 2022, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap between the sides came on 20 Mar 2022, when RWDM won 3-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Excelsior Virton's record when hosting RWDM specifically: 0W 1D 2L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
0
Excelsior Virton
2
Draws
4
RWDM
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Excelsior Virton and RWDM?
From 6 meetings on record, Excelsior Virton have won 0, RWDM have won 4, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Excelsior Virton and RWDM last play each other?
They last met on 11 December 2022, when RWDM 3-1 Excelsior Virton.
Who has won more matches between Excelsior Virton and RWDM?
RWDM have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Excelsior Virton are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
RWDM are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 60% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Excelsior Virton at 60%, RWDM at 80%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 40% (Excelsior Virton) and 60% (RWDM).
On the defensive side: Excelsior Virton have failed to score in 40% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Excelsior Virton home games / RWDM away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Excelsior Virton play RWDM?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 60% of Excelsior Virton's games and 80% of RWDM's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Excelsior Virton vs RWDM usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 40% of Excelsior Virton's recent games and 60% of RWDM's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Excelsior Virton and RWDM tend to score early?
Excelsior Virton have had a goal before half-time in 80% of their recent matches, RWDM in 80% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
RWDM cruise to a comfortable 0-2 victory over Excelsior Virton.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
RWDM beat Excelsior Virton 0-2 at Stade Yvan Georges, Regular Season - 12, in the Challenger Pro League. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Excelsior Virton 1.13 xG and RWDM 1.55 xG, a combined 2.68. The scoreboard read 0-2 for 2 actual goals. Excelsior Virton fell 1.1 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Excelsior Virton attack 0.81 / defence 1.08 against RWDM attack 0.86 / defence 1.24, drawn from 11/11 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Excelsior Virton 24% | Draw 33% | RWDM 43%, with RWDM to win its most likely call at 43%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 50%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 78% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 57% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 55% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Excelsior Virton 36%, RWDM 73%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 68%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Excelsior Virton's trading profile (11 games, 5 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 46% of games, a blank that repeated today.
RWDM's trading profile (11 games, 5 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 82% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Excelsior Virton 1.09 PPG, RWDM 1.18 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the RWDM win broke the near-deadlock. Excelsior Virton (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.00 scoring average — below par going forward. RWDM (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.60 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.