Excelsior SBV secured an important 2-0 away win against NAC Breda in the Eredivisie on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The victory at Rat Verlegh Stadion was a professional performance from Excelsior, who took their chances to claim all three points. The first half was a tight affair with few clear opportunities, but Excelsior broke the deadlock just before halftime with a header from a corner. NAC Breda pushed forward in search of an equalizer in the second half, leaving spaces that Excelsior exploited on the counter-attack to score a decisive second goal with about twenty minutes remaining. Breda struggled to create meaningful chances against a well-organized Excelsior defense, which comfortably saw out the match. The win provided a significant boost to Excelsior's survival hopes, moving them clear of the immediate relegation places, while Breda's inconsistent form continued. The Breda manager expressed disappointment with his team's lack of creativity, while the Excelsior coach highlighted a perfect away performance. Excelsior's starting XI was set up to be compact and hit on the break, a tactic that worked perfectly.