Excelsior vs Groningen – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
0:2
05/12/2025 at 14:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Eredivisie - Round 15
  • Referee: Vos M. (Ned)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
netherlandsNetherlandsCanal+, ESPN 2, ESPN Extra
united-arab-emiratesUnited-arab-emiratesDubai Sports 2

Match Stats

Expected Goals (xG)
1.993.92
Ball Possession
46%54%
Total shots
1620
Shots on target
68
Big Chances
56
Corner Kicks
55
Passes
79% (330/420)83% (414/499)
Yellow Cards
23
Red Cards
11
Expected Goals (xG)
1.993.92
xG on target (xGOT)
0.662.50
Total shots
1620
Shots on target
68
Shots off target
78
Blocked Shots
34
Shots inside the Box
1412
Shots outside the Box
28
Hit the Woodwork
10
Big Chances
56
Corner Kicks
55
Touches in opposition box
2532
Accurate through passes
10
Offsides
32
Free Kicks
910
Passes
79% (330/420)83% (414/499)
Long passes
54% (49/91)49% (35/72)
Passes in final third
65% (61/94)69% (94/136)
Crosses
46% (6/13)26% (5/19)
Expected assists (xA)
0.360.87
Throw-ins
1120
Fouls
109
Tackles
69% (11/16)64% (9/14)
Duels won
5743
Clearances
2515
Interceptions
97
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper Saves
65
xGOT faced
2.500.66
Goals prevented
0.500.66

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 21', Blokzijl T. 🟨,
  • 45+3', Meissen R. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 2)
  • 46', Hartjes L. , Schouten L. ,
  • 46', Meissen R. , Henderikx S. ,
  • 58', Rente M. 🟨,
  • 61', 0 - 1, van Bergen T. ,
  • 70', Middendorp S. 🟥,
  • 72', Willumsson B. , van der Werff D. ,
  • 72', de Jonge T. , Land T. ,
  • 76', Zagre A. , Janssen S. ,
  • 81', Bergraaf J. , Wlodarczyk S. ,
  • 81', Sanches Fernandes D. , Yoon D. ,
  • 85', Yoon D. 🟨,
  • 88', Taha Y. , Eggens N. ,
  • 88', Peersman M. , Prins W. ,
  • 89', Rente M. 🟨,
  • 90+2', 0 - 2, Resink S. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 90+5', Schreuders J. , Mercera T. ,

Chances of winning


Excelsior
26.3%
Draw
26.8%
Groningen
47%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
33.9% 27.9% 38.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

32.4% 29.2% 40%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Excelsior has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-7.6%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Excelsior's form might have worsened.
  • Groningen has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+8.8%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Groningen's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Excelsior than the current prediction. (+6.1%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Excelsior, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Groningen than the current prediction. (-7%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Groningen, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Excelsior - Groningen Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3.62
    (2.78)
    3.54
    (3.38)
    2.03
    (2.46)
    5.2%
    (6.3%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Excelsior - Groningen?
  • Users Predictions: 21 users predict this event. Excelsior will win (votes: 7 - 33.3%). Groningen will win (votes: 11 - 52.4%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 14.3%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Groningen: 31%73.8%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Groningen (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • AH +1 - Excelsior (1.38) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 2 Selected Experts predict this event. Excelsior (votes: 1 - 50%). Groningen (votes: 1 - 50%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 13 and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ Eredivisie (Conference League ~ Play Offs: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Excelsior won 1.
    • In recent matches, Excelsior has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Groningen is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
    • Groningen may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Groningen is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
    • There will not play in Excelsior: Nadje C. (Inactive) Tielemans M. (Inactive)
    • There will not play in Groningen: Hernes T. (Inactive) van der Laan E. (Inactive)
    • In the last 16 head-to-head matches, Excelsior won 4 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 14:28. (average 0.9:1.8).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Excelsior won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 12:13. (average 1.3:1.4).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Excelsior - Groningen were as follows:
    16.01.2024 Excelsior - Groningen 0:2
    25.02.2023 Groningen - Excelsior 3:0
    08.01.2023 Excelsior - Groningen 1:0
    Latest results of Excelsior
    29.11.2025 Excelsior - NAC Breda 1:0
    22.11.2025 Ajax - Excelsior 1:2
    01.11.2025 Telstar - Excelsior 2:2
    Latest results of Groningen
    02.12.2025 Ajax - Groningen 2:0
    23.11.2025 Groningen - Zwolle 2:2
    09.11.2025 NEC Nijmegen - Groningen 2:0
    02.11.2025 Groningen - Twente 1:1
    Dutch Eredivisie Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1PSV ✔ 30242484:404474
    2Feyenoord30167762:412155
    3Nijmegen30159672:482454
    4Twente301411551:321953
    5Ajax301312557:372051
    6AZ Alkmaar301461052:45748
    7Utrecht301281049:361344
    8Heerenveen301281053:50344
    9Groningen301261242:37542
    10Sparta Rotterdam301261235:49-1442
    11G.A. Eagles308121050:45536
    12Sittard301061444:55-1136
    13Zwolle308101240:60-2034
    14FC Volendam30771631:50-1928
    15Excelsior30771631:51-2028
    16Telstar30691539:52-1327
    17NAC Breda305101530:51-2125
    18Heracles30542134:77-4319

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