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Groningen vs Excelsior: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 2 May, 2026 11:45
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15
Played
6
Wins
4
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.5
(23 total)
xG
1.60
(24.5 total)
Shots per Match
16.1
(242 total)
Shots on Target
5.1
(32% acc)
Corners
7.1
(106 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.9
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
6
(40%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.3
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
9.6
(144 total)
Offsides
1.5
(23 total)
15
Played
6
Wins
2
Draws
7
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3
(19 total)
xG
1.70
(25.3 total)
Shots per Match
15.1
(227 total)
Shots on Target
6.5
(43% acc)
Corners
5.8
(87 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.5
per match
xGa
1.30
per match
Clean Sheets
4
(27%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.9
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
11.1
(166 total)
Offsides
1.5
(23 total)
30
Played
12
Wins
6
Draws
12
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(42 total)
xG
1.70
(49.8 total)
Shots per Match
15.6
(469 total)
Shots on Target
5.8
(37% acc)
Corners
6.4
(193 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.2
per match
xGa
1.30
per match
Clean Sheets
10
(33%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.6
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(2 total)
Fouls
10.3
(310 total)
Offsides
1.5
(46 total)
15
Played
4
Wins
2
Draws
9
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
0.9
(14 total)
xG
1.40
(20.3 total)
Shots per Match
12.4
(186 total)
Shots on Target
4
(32% acc)
Corners
4.2
(63 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.4
per match
xGa
1.70
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(20%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.3
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(3 total)
Fouls
11
(165 total)
Offsides
1.3
(20 total)
15
Played
3
Wins
5
Draws
7
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.1
(17 total)
xG
1.10
(16.1 total)
Shots per Match
11
(165 total)
Shots on Target
3.7
(34% acc)
Corners
3.9
(58 total)
Defense
Conceded
2
per match
xGa
2.00
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(13%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.3
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
12.7
(191 total)
Offsides
0.7
(10 total)
30
Played
7
Wins
7
Draws
16
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(31 total)
xG
1.20
(36.4 total)
Shots per Match
11.7
(351 total)
Shots on Target
3.9
(33% acc)
Corners
4
(121 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.7
per match
xGa
1.80
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(17%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.3
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(3 total)
Fouls
11.9
(356 total)
Offsides
1
(30 total)
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Groningen have league's best defense — hard to break down
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Groningen create high-quality chances consistently (xG 1.5+) — strong attacking threat with quality service
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Groningen concede only 0.88 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
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Groningen vs Excelsior
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🔄 Second Half: Groningen is stronger in the second half (14 vs 8).
⚡ Final Stage: Groningen is stronger in the final minutes (6 vs 3).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚡ Final Stage: Groningen is stronger in the final minutes (6 vs 3).
💡 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
0.2
Pressure
0.06
✈️ Excelsior
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.16
Pressure
0.06
⏰ 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
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
14
Avg. Goals per Match
0.7
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
✈️ Excelsior - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Groningen - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
3
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
0
Killer Goals
7
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
8
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
8
✈️ Excelsior - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
5
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
11
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
3
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
3
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
0
Late Conceded
8
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Groningen shows superior performance after the break (14 vs 8 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Groningen winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Groningen excels in the closing minutes (6 vs 3 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Groningen scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- 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)
Home +0.039
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.003
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.015 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.03 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Groningen):
Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Excelsior):
Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Home team has a significant advantage in the second half and final stage. We recommend bets on second half result, late goals, and home team victory.
Groningen vs Excelsior Head-to-head statistics for Sat 2 May, 2026 @ 11:45 Eredivisie
Team comparison
Prediction
Double chance : Groningen or draw
Goals Home:
-2.5*
Goals Away:
-1.5*
* -1.5 means that there will be a maximum of 1.5 goals in the fixture, i.e : 1 goal
Who Will Win
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
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Draws
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Defeats
4/6 (67%)
1.83
PPG
0.33
1.83
Avg Goals Scored
0.83
0.83
Avg Goals Conceded
1.67
50%
BTTS %
67%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
2.37
Avg xG
1.36
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
20%
2
80%
8
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
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
60%
6
70%
7
No
40%
4
30%
3
1X2
Groningen
Excelsior
1
30%
3
10%
1
X
20%
2
30%
3
2
50%
5
60%
6
Double Chance
Groningen
Excelsior
12
80%
8
70%
7
1X
50%
5
40%
4
X2
70%
7
90%
9
Total Goals
Groningen
Excelsior
0-1
10%
1
10%
1
2-3
70%
7
70%
7
4+
20%
2
20%
2
Total Corners
Groningen
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
7.5
70%
7
30%
3
100%
10
0%
0
8.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Groningen
Excelsior
Yes
30%
3
10%
1
No
70%
7
90%
9
1X2 HT - FT
Groningen
Excelsior
HT 1 - FT 1
20%
2
10%
1
HT 1 - FT 2
10%
1
20%
2
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
0%
0
30%
3
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
20%
2
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
40%
4
10%
1
HT X - FT X
20%
2
10%
1
xG(xGa)
Groningen
Excelsior
xG
1.7
1.17
xGa
1.63
1.63
Number of goals
Groningen
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
60%
6
40%
4
1.5
100%
10
0%
0
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
30%
3
10%
1
No
70%
7
90%
9
1X2
Groningen
Excelsior
1
30%
3
30%
3
X
70%
7
20%
2
2
0%
0
50%
5
Double Chance
Groningen
Excelsior
12
30%
3
80%
8
1X
100%
10
50%
5
X2
70%
7
70%
7
Total Goals
Groningen
Excelsior
0-1
70%
7
70%
7
2-3
30%
3
30%
3
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Groningen
Excelsior
Yes
70%
7
40%
4
No
30%
3
60%
6
Number of goals
Groningen
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
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
30%
3
30%
3
No
70%
7
70%
7
1X2
Groningen
Excelsior
1
30%
3
20%
2
X
20%
2
40%
4
2
50%
5
40%
4
Double Chance
Groningen
Excelsior
12
80%
8
60%
6
1X
50%
5
60%
6
X2
70%
7
80%
8
Total Goals
Groningen
Excelsior
0-1
30%
3
40%
4
2-3
70%
7
60%
6
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Groningen
Excelsior
Yes
40%
4
30%
3
No
60%
6
70%
7
2.24
xG
0.98
63%
Ball Possession
37%
17
Total Shots
11
6
Shots on Goal
4
11
Shots Off Goal
7
7
Corners
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
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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 Double chance : Groningen or draw.
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-05-02
Time: 16:45
Location: Euroborg
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!