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Eredivisie · Van Donge and De Roo Stadion

Excelsior v Groningen prediction

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What to expect

We expect about 1.6 goals from Excelsior and 1.3 from Groningen, so Excelsior come out ahead by a nose. Put together, that is around 2.9 goals in the game, which is an ordinary sort of total.

Excelsior come into this on two straight defeats. Groningen come into this on two straight draws. Recent results are only ever part of the story, but they are worth knowing before kick-off.

Our pick: Both teams to score. Both of these carry enough of a threat to find the net (xG 1.6-1.3), and we make both teams to score about 65%. Expect goals at either end rather than a one-sided shut-out.

We put the chance of that landing at about 65 out of 100. The price on offer is 1.47, which works out at about 68 out of 100. The two sit close together, so this is a lean rather than a standout price.

What the numbers say
Excelsior have won two of their last five.
Groningen have won one of their last five.
Two of the last four meetings finished under 2.5 goals.
Both teams scored in one of the last four meetings.

Recent meetings

2 May 2026Groningen 2 - 3 Excelsior
5 Dec 2025Excelsior 0 - 2 Groningen
25 Feb 2023Groningen 3 - 0 Excelsior
8 Jan 2023Excelsior 1 - 0 Groningen
The last four meetings are split 2-2, with no drawn.

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