Groningen vs Excelsior Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 May 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Groningen vs Excelsior

Groningen take on Excelsior at Euroborg Stadion, with kick-off set for 12:45 on Saturday 2 May.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see Groningen come out on top against Excelsior. We will therefore back them at -154 on the Full-Time Result market and get a nice return if the hosts manage to land a victory.

FC Groningen were defeated on the road in their last game. Feyenoord won 3-1 at De Kuip. Dick Lukkien's team enjoyed 52% possession and had two shots on target, while Thom van Bergen was the goalscorer.

Excelsior won their previous game, beating FC Utrecht at home. It was a 5-0 win at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. The Rotterdam outfit enjoyed 59% possession and managed nine shots on goal, while Derensili Sanches Fernandes scored twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Groningen have three consecutive victories against Excelsior. In their last encounter, Groningen travelled to Van Donge & De Roo Stadion and landed a 2-0 win. The previous 6 H2H meetings have involved five Groningen triumphs and just one win for Excelsior.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Excelsior	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
6	Groningen	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 15.7 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. Groningen have had 48.0% possession, 402.7 passes and 5.9 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.4 goals from 11.8 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal, while earning 6.0 corners.

Thom van Bergen is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Marvin Peersman, Oskar Zawada and Younes Taha each have 2. Younes Taha is the leading assists maker with 3, while goalkeepers Etienne Vaessen and Hidde Jurjus collectively have 3 clean sheets.

Excelsior have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.4 goals from 12.9 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 51.4% possession, 435.0 passes, 3.8 corners in their favour and 5.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 12.8 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal.

Derensili Sanches Fernandes has scored 4, followed by Noah Naujoks on 3 and Irakli Yegoian with 2. Gyan de Regt is top assists provider with 3, while Stijn van Gassel has recorded 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Groningen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen (GK), Marco Rente, Thijmen Blokzijl, Dies Janse, Marvin Peersman, Tygo Land, Tika de Jonge, Younes Taha, David van der Werff, Jorg Schreuders, Thom van Bergen.

Excelsior confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Stijn van Gassel (GK), Rick Meissen, Casper Widell, Lewis Schouten, Arthur Zagre, Noah Naujoks, Lennard Hartjes, Irakli Yegoian, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Gyan de Regt, Emil Hansson.

Groningen vs Excelsior Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Groningen vs Excelsior betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re confident in the chances of Groningen when they line up in this Eredivisie clash, with our selection making lots of appeal. Take the odds of -154 that the favourites claim a victory.

The football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant Eredivisie stats to get the full picture.

Key FC Groningen vs Excelsior league stats:

• Excelsior have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Groningen have won the last 3 games between these teams.

The best betting sites make it a 60.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 70%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Groningen 3 - 1 Excelsior

A 3-1 win in favor of Groningen can be backed at odds of +800. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Derensili Sanches Fernandes Over 1.5 Shots +107

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior) has had over 1.5 shots in four consecutive Eredivisie away matches. We anticipate that these numbers will prove telling and that he will cover the Player Shots line at odds of +107.

Latest Derensili Sanches Fernandes Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+1050

Shots

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-

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Younes Taha to Score +230

Younes Taha (Groningen) has registered two goals in his past four Eredivisie games on home soil. We’ll take a chance at +230 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Younes Taha Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+700

Shots

Over 2.5

-159

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Groningen Under 6.5 Corners -120

We’ve seen an average of 4.80 Groningen corners in the past 5 home games, with Excelsior conceding under 6.5 corners in the previous four matches. There is value when it comes to going under the Groningen Team Corners line and this is available at -120.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Groningen

Total

11.90 5.90 6.00

Home

13.10 8.10 5.00

Away

10.10 6.50 3.60

Excelsior

Total

9.40 3.80 5.60

Home

8.30 4.00 4.30

Away

10.10 3.50 6.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-128

Under 10.5

-111

Groningen Corners

Over 6.5

-106

Under 6.5

-132

Excelsior Corners

Over 3.5

-161

Under 3.5

+112

Most Corners

1

-244

X

+750

2

+230

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Groningen vs Excelsior 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.

With a 60% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, FC Groningen are favourites to come out on top in this Eredivisie clash and they’re available at -147 with the bookmakers. If you want to wager on the underdog, Excelsior have been priced up at +360.

Groningen -0.75 on the Asian Handicap is available at -115 and means a full payout if they win by two or more against Excelsior. A victory by one goal means half the stake wins and the other half is refunded.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -200.

The best football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to Eredivisie matches, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.

Full-Time Result

1

-147

X

+300

2

+360

Half-Time Result

1

+116

X

+148

2

+330

Double Chance

1X

-526

12

-435

X2

+110

Draw No Bet

1

-345

2

+225

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-115

2 Hcp +0.75

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+145

Over 2.5

-192

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+138

Those interested in favourite David van der Werff to find the net first are able to get +430. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +140.

David van der Werff (Groningen)

First

+140

Anytime

+430

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

First

+145

Anytime

+440

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

First

+170

Anytime

+500

Younes Taha (Groningen)

First

+220

Anytime

+700

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

First

+250

Anytime

+750

Jerolldino Bergraaf (Excelsior)

First

+290

Anytime

+850

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

First

+340

Anytime

+1000

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

First

+350

Anytime

+1050

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

First

+370

Anytime

+1100

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

First

+420

Anytime

+1300

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Marvin Peersman (Groningen)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Emil Hansson (Excelsior)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Lewis Schouten (Excelsior)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Mathijs Tielemans (Excelsior)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Dies Janse (Groningen)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Thijmen Blokzijl (Groningen)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Marco Rente (Groningen)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Wouter Prins (Groningen)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

David van der Werff (Groningen)

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

Over 2.5

-123

Under 2.5

-

Younes Taha (Groningen)

Over 2.5

-159

Under 2.5

-

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Jerolldino Bergraaf (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Marvin Peersman (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

Emil Hansson (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-

Lewis Schouten (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

Mathijs Tielemans (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Eredivisie matches only
Groningen have swerved defeat at Euroborg Stadion in the previous three matches. Dick Lukkien's team have collected four draws, three wins and three defeats in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Excelsior have gone without an away win in the last four games. The Rotterdam outfit have five draws, three losses and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Groningen were 3-0 victors against Excelsior last time out at Euroborg Stadion.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Groningen Home Stats		3-4-3	2.50	1.50	1.00	7	3	6	4
Excelsior Away Stats		2-5-3	2.90	1.30	1.60	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

Groningen vs Excelsior Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Groningen vs Excelsior before making your bets. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie along with up-to-date injury news.

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