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Groningen vs Excelsior: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 2 May, 2026 11:45
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Prediction League
10
Played
4
Wins
3
Draws
3
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.5
(15 total)
xG
1.70
(16.7 total)
Shots per Match
17.1
(171 total)
Shots on Target
5.5
(32% acc)
Corners
8.2
(82 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.9
per match
xGa
0.90
per match
Clean Sheets
4
(40%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.8
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
10.2
(102 total)
Offsides
1.7
(17 total)
10
Played
5
Wins
1
Draws
4
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3
(13 total)
xG
1.60
(16.1 total)
Shots per Match
14.1
(141 total)
Shots on Target
6.6
(47% acc)
Corners
4.9
(49 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.5
per match
xGa
1.30
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(30%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
11.3
(113 total)
Offsides
1.4
(14 total)
20
Played
9
Wins
4
Draws
7
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(28 total)
xG
1.60
(32.8 total)
Shots per Match
15.6
(312 total)
Shots on Target
6.1
(39% acc)
Corners
6.6
(131 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.2
per match
xGa
1.10
per match
Clean Sheets
7
(35%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.7
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(2 total)
Fouls
10.8
(215 total)
Offsides
1.6
(31 total)
10
Played
4
Wins
1
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(10 total)
xG
1.40
(13.9 total)
Shots per Match
11.9
(119 total)
Shots on Target
3.8
(32% acc)
Corners
3.8
(38 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.2
per match
xGa
1.90
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(30%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.6
avg
Red Cards
0.3
(3 total)
Fouls
12.5
(125 total)
Offsides
1.1
(11 total)
10
Played
2
Wins
3
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(10 total)
xG
1.10
(10.9 total)
Shots per Match
10.7
(107 total)
Shots on Target
3.7
(35% acc)
Corners
4.4
(44 total)
Defense
Conceded
2.3
per match
xGa
1.90
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(10%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
12.6
(126 total)
Offsides
0.5
(5 total)
20
Played
6
Wins
4
Draws
10
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(20 total)
xG
1.20
(24.8 total)
Shots per Match
11.3
(226 total)
Shots on Target
3.8
(33% acc)
Corners
4.1
(82 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.8
per match
xGa
1.90
per match
Clean Sheets
4
(20%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(3 total)
Fouls
12.6
(251 total)
Offsides
0.8
(16 total)
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In this exciting Eredivisie 2025-2026 matchup, Groningen will take on Excelsior as part of the 2025-2026 season in Eredivisie. This match is part of Matchweek 1 and will take place on 2026-05-02 at 2026-05-02 in the famous Euroborg.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Groningen, and the visiting side, Excelsior. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-05-02
Time: 16:45
Location: Euroborg
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Groningen vs Excelsior Football 2 May, 2026 11:45
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 5 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Defensive Fortress
Groningen have league's best defense — hard to break down
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Dominant Chance Creation
Groningen create high-quality chances consistently (xG 1.5+) — strong attacking threat with quality service
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Groningen vs Excelsior, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Groningen(2 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Groningen concede only 0.88 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- High xG PerformanceRecent17/17100%Groningen create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 17 of their last 17 Eredivisie matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Groningen(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague5/863%Groningen score well (1.75/match) but have strong defense at home (0.88 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 63% of matches
Excelsior(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague5/771%Excelsior score (1.14/match) and concede (2.43/match) regularly in away matches - BTTS in 71% of matches (league avg: 62%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Excelsior(1 trends)
- Few GoalsRecent12/1675%Excelsior scored 0-1 goals in 12 of their last 16 Eredivisie matches
Defensive solidity suggests lower-scoring match
🛡️ Double Chance
Groningen(2 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Groningen concede only 0.88 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- Undefeated at HTRecent13/1776%Groningen are undefeated at half time in 13 of their last 17 Eredivisie matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Groningen(1 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Groningen concede only 0.88 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
Excelsior(1 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent12/1675%Excelsior scored 1+ goals in 12 of their last 16 Eredivisie matches
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Groningen(1 trends) — avg 7.9 (+53% above league)
- Many CornersLeague8/885%Groningen average 7.9 corners/match at home (+53% above league avg 5.1)
Excelsior(1 trends) — avg 4.3 (-16% below league)
- Few CornersLeague7/781%Excelsior average 4.3 corners/match in away matches (-16% below league avg 5.1)
Combined average: 12.2 corners/match (Groningen 7.9 + Excelsior 4.3)
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Groningen vs Excelsior
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🚀 Match Start: Excelsior is stronger in the first 15 minutes (7 vs 3).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Groningen
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.24
Pressure
0.11
✈️ Excelsior
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.27
Pressure
0.15
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Groningen - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
✈️ Excelsior - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Groningen - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
3
Comeback Goals
6
Negative Sequences
0
Killer Goals
5
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
7
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
7
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
5
Late Conceded
4
✈️ Excelsior - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
8
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
9
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
7
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
7
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
7
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Away Fast Start: Excelsior often scores in the first 15 minutes (7 vs 3)
- First Goal Away: High probability of Excelsior scoring first
- Overall Result: Groningen has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Groningen handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.024
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.042
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.003 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.023 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Groningen):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Excelsior):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Groningen vs Excelsior Head-to-head statistics for Sat 2 May, 2026 @ 11:45 Eredivisie
Groningen
VS
Excelsior
Last 1 Head-to-Head Matches
1
Wins
0
Draws
0
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
2 (2)
0 (0)
xG
3.90
1.90
Shots
20 (20)
14 (14)
Shots on Target
8 (8)
6 (6)
Corners
5 (5)
4 (4)
Defense
Conceded
0 (0)
2 (2)
xGa
1.90
3.90
Clean Sheets
1 (100%)
0 (0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2 (2)
2 (2)
Red Cards
1 (1)
1 (1)
Fouls
9 (9)
10 (10)
Offsides
2 (2)
3 (3)
Last 6 Matches
Groningen
VS
Excelsior
3/6 (50%)
Victories
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Draws
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Defeats
2/6 (33%)
1.83
PPG
1.00
1.50
Avg Goals Scored
1.00
0.50
Avg Goals Conceded
1.83
33%
BTTS %
67%
17%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
2.04
Avg xG
1.29
Groningen vs Excelsior: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Groningen and away matches for Excelsior
Number of goals
Groningen
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Groningen
Excelsior
Yes
40%
4
70%
7
No
60%
6
30%
3
1X2
Groningen
Excelsior
1
30%
3
30%
3
X
40%
4
40%
4
2
30%
3
30%
3
Double Chance
Groningen
Excelsior
12
60%
6
60%
6
1X
70%
7
70%
7
X2
70%
7
70%
7
Total Goals
Groningen
Excelsior
0-1
10%
1
20%
2
2-3
80%
8
50%
5
4+
10%
1
30%
3
Total Corners
Groningen
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
7.5
60%
6
40%
4
100%
10
0%
0
8.5
70%
7
30%
3
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
70%
7
30%
3
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
70%
7
30%
3
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Groningen
Excelsior
Yes
40%
4
20%
2
No
60%
6
80%
8
1X2 HT - FT
Groningen
Excelsior
HT 1 - FT 1
10%
1
30%
3
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
20%
2
10%
1
HT 2 - FT X
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
20%
2
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT X
30%
3
30%
3
xG(xGa)
Groningen
Excelsior
xG
1.98
1.35
xGa
1.03
1.87
Number of goals
Groningen
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
0.5
70%
7
30%
3
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Groningen
Excelsior
Yes
20%
2
20%
2
No
80%
8
80%
8
1X2
Groningen
Excelsior
1
10%
1
40%
4
X
60%
6
40%
4
2
30%
3
20%
2
Double Chance
Groningen
Excelsior
12
40%
4
60%
6
1X
70%
7
80%
8
X2
90%
9
60%
6
Total Goals
Groningen
Excelsior
0-1
80%
8
80%
8
2-3
20%
2
10%
1
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Groningen
Excelsior
Yes
60%
6
80%
8
No
40%
4
20%
2
Number of goals
Groningen
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
70%
7
30%
3
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Groningen
Excelsior
Yes
20%
2
40%
4
No
80%
8
60%
6
1X2
Groningen
Excelsior
1
40%
4
10%
1
X
40%
4
60%
6
2
20%
2
30%
3
Double Chance
Groningen
Excelsior
12
60%
6
40%
4
1X
80%
8
70%
7
X2
60%
6
90%
9
Total Goals
Groningen
Excelsior
0-1
40%
4
40%
4
2-3
60%
6
50%
5
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Groningen
Excelsior
Yes
60%
6
30%
3
No
40%
4
70%
7
2.99
xG
0.98
63%
Ball Possession
37%
16
Total Shots
10
6
Shots on Goal
3
10
Shots Off Goal
7
7
Corners
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
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