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Excelsior

Excelsior

Excelsior

Full time
02
05.12.25
FC Groningen

FC Groningen

FC Groningen

Resink (90') Van Bergen (61')
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Match feed:
  • Match Ended
  • 90'
    Substitution
    • Jorg Schreuders
    • Tyrique Mercera

    Tyrique Mercera is on a sub for Jorg Schreuders for Groningen.

  • 90'
    Goal !
    • Stije Resink (Scorer)

    Goal! Stije Resink extends Groningen's lead from the spot. They now lead 0-2.

  • 88'
    Substitution
    • Marvin Peersman
    • Wouter Prins

    Groningen make their fourth substitution with Wouter Prins replacing Marvin Peersman.

  • 87'
    Substitution
    • Younes Taha El Idrissi
    • Nils Eggens

    Nils Eggens is replacing Younes Taha El Idrissi for the away team.

  • 85'
    Yellow Card
    • Yoon Do-yong

    Yoon Do-yong (Excelsior) has received a yellow card from Martijn Vos.

  • 81'
    Substitution
    • Jerolldino Armantrading
    • Yoon Do-yong

    The home team have replaced Jerolldino Armantrading with Yoon Do-yong. This is the fifth substitution made today by Ruben den Uil.

  • 81'
    Substitution
    • Derensili Sanches Fernandes
    • Szymon Wlodarczyk

    Szymon Wlodarczyk is replacing Derensili Sanches Fernandes for Excelsior at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.

  • 76'
    Substitution
    • Arthur Zagre
    • Simon Janssen

    Simon Janssen is on a sub for Arthur Zagre for Excelsior.

  • 72'
    Substitution
    • Tika De Jonge
    • Tygo Land

    Dick Lukkien is making the team's second substitution at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion with Tygo Land replacing Tika De Jonge.

  • 72'
    Substitution
    • Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson
    • David Van der Werff

    The away team replace Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson with David Van der Werff.

  • 70'
    Red Card
    • Stijn Middendorp

    Stijn Middendorp (Excelsior) has been shown a straight red card by referee Martijn Vos.

  • 61'
    Goal !
    • Thom Van Bergen (Scorer)

    Goal! The away team take a 0-1 lead through Thom Van Bergen.

  • 58'
    Yellow Card
    • Marco Rente

    Groningen's Marco Rente has been booked in Rotterdam.

  • 46'
    Substitution
    • Rick Meissen
    • Stan Henderikx

    Excelsior make their second substitution with Stan Henderikx replacing Rick Meissen.

  • 46'
    Substitution
    • Lennard Hartjes
    • Lewis Schouten

    Ruben den Uil (Excelsior) is making a first substitution, with Lewis Schouten replacing Lennard Hartjes.

  • 45'
    Yellow Card
    • Rick Meissen

    Rick Meissen (Excelsior) has received a first yellow card.

  • 21'
    Yellow Card
    • Thijmen Blokzijl

    Thijmen Blokzijl is booked for the away team.

  • Match Started

    The whistle has gone to start the match.

Line-ups

Excelsior Excelsior
(4-2-3-1)
(4-2-3-1)
FC Groningen FC Groningen
1Van Gassel2Bronkhorst4Widell3Meissen12Zagre25Middendorp20Hartjes30Sanches Fernandes10Naujoks11De Regt33Armantrading1Vaessen5Rente3Blokzijl4Janse43Peersman8De Jonge6Resink26Van Bergen10Taha El Idrissi14Schreuders9Andersen Willumsson
1Van Gassel2Bronkhorst4Widell3Meissen12Zagre25Middendorp20Hartjes30Sanches Fernandes10Naujoks11De Regt33Armantrading
Excelsior Excelsior
(4-2-3-1)
1Vaessen5Rente3Blokzijl4Janse43Peersman8De Jonge6Resink26Van Bergen10Taha El Idrissi14Schreuders9Andersen Willumsson
(4-2-3-1)
FC Groningen FC Groningen
Excelsior Excelsior
den Uil, Ruben
Coach
Substitutes
Lewis Schouten 14
46' Out: Lennard Hartjes
Stan Henderikx 5
46' Out: Rick Meissen
Simon Janssen 15
76' Out: Arthur Zagre
Szymon Wlodarczyk 9
81' Out: Derensili Sanches Fernandes
Yoon Do-yong 7
81' Out: Jerolldino Armantrading
FC Groningen FC Groningen
Lukkien, Dick
Coach
Substitutes
David Van der Werff 17
72' Out: Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson
Tygo Land 18
72' Out: Tika De Jonge
Nils Eggens 57
87' Out: Younes Taha El Idrissi
Wouter Prins 2
88' Out: Marvin Peersman
Tyrique Mercera 16
90' Out: Jorg Schreuders

Statistics

Ball possession
N/A
Shots
6Off goal63On goal9
1
Shots blocked
1
5
Corner kicks
5
3
Offsides
2
7
Saves
3
7
Fouls
8
2
Yellow cards
2
1
Red cards
0

Excelsior vs FC Groningen Betting tips

The most common result of matches between Excelsior Rotterdam and FC Groningen is 0-2. 5 matches have ended with this result.
During the last 13 meetings with Excelsior Rotterdam playing at home, Excelsior Rotterdam have won 5 times, there have been 3 draws while FC Groningen have won 5 times. The goal difference is 20-19 in favour of FC Groningen.
During the last 25 meetings, Excelsior Rotterdam have won 5 times, there have been 5 draws while FC Groningen have won 15 times. The goal difference is 45-24 in favour of FC Groningen.
Did you know that Excelsior Rotterdam scores 46% of their goals between the minutes 0-15? This is the highest percentage in the league.
Did you know that FC Groningen scores 26% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?
FC Groningen haven't won in their last 5 games.
FC Groningen have lost 3 away matches in a row.
Excelsior Rotterdam haven't scored in 1 of their 6 home matches in Eredivisie this season.
FC Groningen haven't scored in 1 of their 6 away matches in Eredivisie this season.
Noah Naujoks is Excelsior Rotterdam's top scorer with 3 goals. Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson has scored 5 times for FC Groningen.
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Excelsior vs FC Groningen Predictions

Bookmakers predict a 51.4% chance of a home win for Excelsior Rotterdam, with a 26.98% probability for an away win by FC Groningen and a 21.65% chance of a draw. Additionally, there is a strong expectation for both teams to score (61.47%) and for the match to have over 2.5 goals (83%).

Full-time result1x2
Probability51%22%27%
Odds3.43.62.05
Correct Score2-11-02-0
Probability9%8%7%
Odds121219
Over/Under 2.5OverUnder
Probability83%17%
Odds1.851.95
BTTSYesNo
Probability61%39%
Odds1.72.05
Odds data provided by: Bet365
All predictions

Head to head

Excelsior Rotterdam and FC Groningen have faced each other four times recently, with Groningen winning three matches and Excelsior winning once. The latest encounter was a 2-0 victory for Groningen in the KNVB Beker on 16 January 2024.

Excelsior
Matches:  5
FC Groningen
20%
Wins: 1
0%
Draws: 0
80%
Wins: 4
Recent meetings
  1. Flag NLDEredivisie
    5 Dec 2025
    ExcelsiorExcelsior
    0 : 2
    FC GroningenFC Groningen
  2. Flag NLDKNVB beker
    16 Jan 2024
    ExcelsiorExcelsior
    0 : 2
    FC GroningenFC Groningen
  3. Flag NLDEredivisie
    25 Feb 2023
    FC GroningenFC Groningen
    3 : 0
    ExcelsiorExcelsior
  4. Flag NLDEredivisie
    8 Jan 2023
    ExcelsiorExcelsior
    1 : 0
    FC GroningenFC Groningen
  5. Flag NLDKNVB beker
    15 Dec 2021
    ExcelsiorExcelsior
    2 : 4
    FC GroningenFC Groningen

Form

ExcelsiorExcelsior
  1. Flag NLDEredivisie
    5 Dec 2025
    Excelsior
    0 : 2
    FC Groningen
  2. Flag NLDEredivisie
    29 Nov 2025
    Excelsior
    1 : 0
    NAC Breda
  3. Flag NLDEredivisie
    22 Nov 2025
    Ajax
    1 : 2
    Excelsior
  4. Flag NLDEredivisie
    8 Nov 2025
    Excelsior
    1 : 2
    Heracles
  5. Flag NLDEredivisie
    1 Nov 2025
    Telstar
    2 : 2
    Excelsior
FC GroningenFC Groningen
  1. Flag NLDEredivisie
    5 Dec 2025
    Excelsior
    0 : 2
    FC Groningen
  2. Flag NLDEredivisie
    23 Nov 2025
    FC Groningen
    2 : 2
    PEC Zwolle
  3. Flag nullClub Friendly Games
    12 Nov 2025
    Hamburg
    6 : 3
    FC Groningen
  4. Flag NLDEredivisie
    9 Nov 2025
    NEC Nijmegen
    2 : 0
    FC Groningen
  5. Flag NLDEredivisie
    2 Nov 2025
    FC Groningen
    1 : 1
    FC Twente

Excelsior vs FC Groningen Standings

Excelsior Rotterdam is currently 13th in the standings with 16 points from 14 matches, while FC Groningen holds 8th place with 20 points from the same number of games. The point difference between the two teams is four points in favour of FC Groningen.

PosTeamWDLMPts
5AZ7441525
6FC Groningen7261523
7FC Utrecht6451522
...
12Heerenveen4561517
13Excelsior5191516
14PEC Zwolle4471516

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