Excelsior vs Groningen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Dec 2025

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Excelsior vs Groningen

Excelsior go head-to-head with Groningen at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Friday 5 December.

Excelsior look a good bet to defeat Groningen and we can back the home team at -105 with a +0.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap. This means splitting the stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the quest for a return.

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Excelsior have recorded back-to-back Eredivisie wins, most recently beating NAC Breda 1-0. It was a home triumph at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. Ruben den Uil's team had two shots on target and 43% possession, with Noah Naujoks netting the winner in the 23rd minute.

FC Groningen drew 2-2 in their previous game. This was at home against PEC Zwolle at Euroborg Stadion. Groningen boasted 64% possession and had thirteen shots on goal, with Thom van Bergen netting twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Groningen have landed wins in their last two clashes against Excelsior. There was a 2-0 away win following a 3-0 home triumph when hosting. Groningen have triumphed in four of the previous 5 H2H meetings, while Excelsior have won once.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Groningen	20	9	4	7	28	24	4	28:24	31
13	Excelsior	20	6	4	10	20	35	-15	20:35	22

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4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 11.7 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal. Excelsior have had 45.1% possession, 374.8 passes and 4.4 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.3 goals from 15.4 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal, while earning 5.3 corners.

Noah Naujoks is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Gyan de Regt and Szymon Wlodarczyk both have 2. Leading assistors have been Rick Meissen and Irakli Yegoian with 2, while goalkeeper Stijn van Gassel has 2 clean sheets.

Groningen have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.4 goals from 15.5 attempts and 6.5 shots on goal. Dick Lukkien's side average 50.7% possession, 414.1 passes, 6.3 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against them, while conceding 1.0 goals from 9.5 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Thom van Bergen has top scored with 3, while David van der Werff, Younes Taha and Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson are next on 2. Stije Resink is top assists provider with 3, while Etienne Vaessen has kept 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Excelsior confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Stijn van Gassel (GK), Ilias Bronkhorst, Casper Widell, Rick Meissen, Arthur Zagre, Stijn Middendorp, Lennard Hartjes, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Noah Naujoks, Gyan de Regt, Jerolldino Bergraaf.

FC Groningen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen (GK), Marco Rente, Thijmen Blokzijl, Dies Janse, Marvin Peersman, Tika de Jonge, Stije Resink, Thom van Bergen, Younes Taha, Jorg Schreuders, Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson.

Excelsior vs Groningen Prediction & Betting Tips

Prepare for Excelsior vs Groningen with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners advice, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

Excelsior +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We think that the hosts have a good chance of recording a win in this Eredivisie game and it’s therefore a confident selection at -105.

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Key Excelsior vs FC Groningen league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Excelsior in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Excelsior in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Groningen in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Groningen in 13 of their last 17 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Groningen in 3 consecutive games.

The top betting apps make it a 51.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Excelsior Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Excelsior 1 - 0 Groningen

Excelsior are available at +750 to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Derensili Sanches Fernandes Under 0.5 Shots On Target -141

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior) hasn’t had a shot on goal in four straight Eredivisie matches. We’re going to back him to fall short when it comes to Shots on Target and this selection is available at -141.

Latest Derensili Sanches Fernandes Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+310

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-167

Shots

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

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Noah Naujoks to Score +450

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) has managed four goals in his past four Eredivisie matches. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +450 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Noah Naujoks Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1300

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-263

Shots

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -116

All of the past six Groningen games have seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered, with an average of 11.80 corners in the last five Excelsior matches. We’re going to select the Overs for Total Corners, with this line standing out and you can secure odds of -116.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Excelsior

Total

9.70 4.40 5.30

Home

8.86 3.86 5.00

Away

10.29 4.29 6.00

Groningen

Total

10.50 6.30 4.20

Home

9.30 5.80 3.50

Away

9.20 3.50 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-116

Under 9.5

-122

Excelsior Corners

Over 4.5

-106

Under 4.5

-133

Groningen Corners

Over 4.5

-133

Under 4.5

-105

Most Corners

1

+123

X

+600

2

-116

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Excelsior vs Groningen Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

FC Groningen are the skinniest price to succeed in this Eredivisie clash, with the favourites afforded a 50% probability based on their +102 betting odds with the bookies. Excelsior are regarded as the least likely winner at +245.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Groningen at -208 and Excelsior at +140.

The Total Goals market could be a toss-up considering that Under and Over 2.5 Goals are available at similar odds. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -154.

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Full-Time Result

1

+245

X

+255

2

+102

Half-Time Result

1

+280

X

+125

2

+160

Double Chance

1X

-135

12

-345

X2

-333

Draw No Bet

1

+140

2

-208

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

+102

2 Hcp -0.25

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-105

Over 2.5

-122

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-154

No

+116

Those interested in Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson to find the net anytime can get +145, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +390.

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

First

+145

Anytime

+390

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

First

+210

Anytime

+540

Younes Taha (Groningen)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Stije Resink (Groningen)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

First

+380

Anytime

+1100

Stefan Mitrovic (Excelsior)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

David van der Werff (Groningen)

First

+390

Anytime

+1050

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Arthur Zagre (Excelsior)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Ilias Bronkhorst (Excelsior)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Marvin Peersman (Groningen)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Dies Janse (Groningen)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Younes Taha (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

+130

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-105

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-167

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-217

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Stefan Mitrovic (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

David van der Werff (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-233

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-238

Stije Resink (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-250

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-263

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-278

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

Ilias Bronkhorst (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Arthur Zagre (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Marvin Peersman (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-909

Dies Janse (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-909

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-

Younes Taha (Groningen)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Stije Resink (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+104

Under 1.5

-

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-103

Under 1.5

-

Stefan Mitrovic (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

David van der Werff (Groningen)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Arthur Zagre (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Ilias Bronkhorst (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-

Excelsior vs Groningen Lineups & Team News

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