Excelsior vs Groningen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 11 Oct 2026
Excelsior vs Groningen Predictions
We believe that Excelsior 0.0 could be the way forward against Groningen. The Asian Handicap odds of -123 makes plenty of appeal, with our stake refunded if the home team only manage to draw.
Read our complete Excelsior vs Groningen betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Excelsior vs Groningen Preview
Excelsior meet Groningen at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, with kick-off set for 10:45 on Sunday 11 October.
Excelsior faced Ajax away when last in action. It was a 2-2 draw at Johan Cruyff Arena. Ruben den Uil's team recorded just 19% possession and had two shots on target, while Lennard Hartjes and Aymen Sliti each scored one goal.
FC Groningen claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 3-0 win occurred against PEC Zwolle at Euroborg Stadion. They were 52% in the possession stakes and managed seven shots on goal, while Thom van Bergen, Jorg Schreuders and Tygo Land were on the scoresheet.
H2H: Groningen Have Claimed 5 Wins in 7 on Head-to-Head
The last head-to-head saw Excelsior claim a 3-2 away win over Groningen at Euroborg Stadion. The previous 7 H2H games have seen Groningen win five times and Excelsior victorious in the other two.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Excelsior |
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 15:9 | 11 |
| 8 |  Groningen |
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 15:13 | 11 |
Excelsior have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.2 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts. The Rotterdam outfit have averaged 44.6% possession, 387.9 passes and 4.5 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.4 goals from 4.3 shots on goal, 14.7 attempts and 4.5 corners.
Aymen Sliti, David Garden and Noah Naujoks are the leading goalscorers with 3, while Irakli Yegoian has 2. Irakli Yegoian is the leading assists maker on 5, with goalkeeper Stijn van Gassel keeping 2 clean sheets.
Groningen have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 13.3 attempts, 5.2 shots on goal and 1.9 goals. Dick Lukkien's side average 48.5% possession, 408.7 passes, 4.1 corners awarded and 5.3 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts.
Thom van Bergen, Tygo Land and Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson have scored 4 goals, followed by David van der Werff with 3. David van der Werff has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games, while Etienne Vaessen has one clean sheet to his name.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Excelsior predicted lineup (4-3-3): Stijn van Gassel (GK), Eric da Silva Moreira, Casper Widell, Jan Plug, Simon Janssen, Irakli Yegoian, Rick Meissen, Lennard Hartjes, Aymen Sliti, David Garden, Ágúst Orri Thorsteinsson.
FC Groningen predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen (GK), Jorg Schreuders, Thijmen Blokzijl, Marco Rente, Márk Csinger, Tika de Jonge, Pelle Clement, David van der Werff, Thom van Bergen, Jacob Ondrejka, Brynjolfur Willumsson.
Main Match Prediction
The Asian Handicap selection of Excelsior 0.0 sticks out on the betting coupon and they could have the edge. We can get odds of -123 that the home team manage to win this Eredivisie match.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a Eredivisie verdict is reached.
The betting apps are estimating that there is a 55.2% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Groningen
There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Excelsior to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +650 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Player Prop Picks
Aymen Sliti (Excelsior) has registered at least one shot on goal in back-to-back Eredivisie games. There is odds of -116 available when it comes to this Shots on Target wager and we think he’ll cover the line.
David Garden (Excelsior) has scored three goals in his past seven Eredivisie games. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +150 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in six consecutive Excelsior home games, with three of the past five Groningen away matches having the same outcome. The Total Corners line looks to be too high given the stats and -114 is available to wager.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder is compiled of the following: Excelsior on the Asian Handicap at 0.0, at least three goals to be scored accompanied by Aymen Sliti (Excelsior) to end up with one or more shots on target.
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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.
This Eredivisie encounter sees Excelsior available at +155 and FC Groningen priced at +160 for the victory. If you want to back the game to finish level, the bookies have odds of +240 about the draw.
You can back Excelsior at +180 on the Half-Time Result market, meaning you need them to be ahead at the break. Groningen are +195 and the draw is chalked up at +130.
The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -222.
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There is +150 available that David Garden finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +440.
Stats: Last 10 Eredivisie matches only.
Excelsior have finished with six defeats, two wins and two draws in the past 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.50.
Groningen have clocked up five losses, three wins and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.90.
Groningen won 2-0 when they last played Excelsior at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Home Stats |
2-2-6 | 2.90 | 1.40 | 1.50 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
| Groningen Away Stats |
3-2-5 | 3.40 | 1.50 | 1.90 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Eredivisie: 02/05 2026 Groningen 2 Excelsior 3
- Eredivisie: 05/12 2025 Excelsior 0 Groningen 2
- KNVB Cup: 16/01 2024 Excelsior 0 Groningen 2
- Eredivisie: 25/02 2023 Groningen 3 Excelsior 0
- Eredivisie: 08/01 2023 Excelsior 1 Groningen 0
- KNVB Cup: 15/12 2021 Excelsior 2 Groningen 4
- Eredivisie: 06/04 2019 Groningen 1 Excelsior 0
Excelsior League Stats
FC Groningen League Stats
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 44.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Excelsior this season are Aymen Sliti (3), David Garden (3), Irakli Yegoian (2)
- Top Assistors for Excelsior this season are Irakli Yegoian (5), Simon Janssen (3), Agust Thorsteinsson (1)
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Excelsior vs Groningen Lineups & Team News
Don’t bet on Excelsior vs Groningen without reviewing the latest team news. Get the latest predicted and confirmed Eredivisie lineups and injury news right here.
Excelsior Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
FC Groningen Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Excelsior Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
FC Groningen Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Excelsior Lineups
Previous FC Groningen Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Excelsio Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ruben den Uil
FC Groningen Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ Alkmaar | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 18:6 | 19 |
| 2 | PSV | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 26:10 | 19 |
| 3 | Feyenoord | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 25:7 | 17 |
| 4 | Twente | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15:7 | 16 |
| 5 | Ajax | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 21:9 | 14 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13:14 | 13 |
| 7 | Excelsior | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15:9 | 11 |
| 8 | Groningen | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15:13 | 11 |
| 9 | Go Ahead E. | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 16:14 | 10 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11:11 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC Nijmegen | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:13 | 8 |
| 12 | Sp. Rotterdam | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10:17 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5:12 | 5 |
| 14 | Cambuur | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10:19 | 5 |
| 15 | Utrecht | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11:24 | 5 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:20 | 4 |
| 17 | Den Haag | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7:17 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6:20 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twente | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 12 |
| 2 | PSV | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13:4 | 10 |
| 3 | AZ Alkmaar | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9:3 | 10 |
| 4 | Go Ahead E. | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:3 | 7 |
| 5 | Groningen | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:6 | 7 |
| 6 | Feyenoord | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9:4 | 5 |
| 7 | Ajax | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10:8 | 5 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 9 | Excelsior | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 10 | Fortuna Sittard | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 11 | Cambuur | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:13 | 3 |
| 12 | NEC Nijmegen | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5:8 | 2 |
| 13 | Sp. Rotterdam | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5:10 | 2 |
| 14 | Den Haag | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:8 | 1 |
| 15 | Telstar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 1 |
| 16 | Willem II | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:10 | 1 |
| 17 | Utrecht | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5:13 | 1 |
| 18 | PEC Zwolle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:12 | 0 |
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