Excelsior and Groningen face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Eredivisie season. The game takes place at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion on Friday, 05/12/2025, at 19:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Excelsior vs Groningen, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Excelsior vs Groningen
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Excelsior preview
Excelsior comes into the match having played 14 games in the Eredivisie so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 1 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.14 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 1 draws, and 9 losses.
Excelsior's attack has scored 14 goals during this period. Out of this total, 14 goals were scored in the Eredivisie, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.93.
The offense system of Excelsior is led by Noah Naujoks as the top scorer of the season. The dutch midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Rick Meissen, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 24 goals with an average of 1.71 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 25 goals conceded in 15 matches, resulting in an average of 1.67.
Groningen preview
On the other hand, Groningen comes into the match having played 14 games in the Eredivisie so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.43 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses.
Groningen's attack has scored 21 goals during this period. Out of this total, 19 goals were scored in the Eredivisie, averaging 1.36 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.4.
The offense system of Groningen is led by Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson as the top scorer of the season. The icelandic midfielder has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Stije Resink, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 1.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 26 goals conceded in 15 matches, resulting in an average of 1.73.
Head to head: Excelsior vs Groningen
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Excelsior
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L D L |
1.14 |
| Home | W L W L L |
1.29 |
| Away | W D L L W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 43% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.71 | 1.86 | 3.57 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.86 | 1.14 |
| Conceded | 1.71 | 1 | 2.43 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 43% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 43% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 14% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 64% | 86% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.24 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
1.93 | 1.98 | 1.88 |
Groningen
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L D W |
1.43 |
| Home | D D L L W |
1.57 |
| Away | L L W W W |
1.29 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 43% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.86 | 2.57 | 3.14 |
| Scored | 1.36 | 1.57 | 1.14 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 43% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 29% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 29% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 64% | 29% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.77 | 1.87 | 1.67 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.02 | 1.48 |
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