Excelsior vs Groningen: match statistics
Excelsior vs Groningen: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Excelsior played against Groningen in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game was played on December 5, 2025. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Excelsior has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Groningen has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Excelsior scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.71. Groningen scores 1.36 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 3.30 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Excelsior's games and 50% of Groningen's. The Over 2.5 rates are 64% and 50%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 65% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Groningen has the higher season xG average, 1.77 to 1.32 per game. Excelsior takes 11.8 shots per game, while Groningen takes 15.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Excelsior leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 0.36 goals per game after halftime. Groningen leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Excelsior's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). For Groningen, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eredivisie games average 3.30 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 65% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Excelsior | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.21 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Excelsior is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Excelsior · 1 pts / game - Groningen
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Groningen is 36% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Excelsior · 1.36 goals / game - Groningen
Groningen is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.71 goals / game - Excelsior · 1.5 goals / game - Groningen
Excelsior scores in 79% of games (11 of 14 meczów), while Groningen keeps a clean sheet in 21% (3 of 14 meczów).
Groningen scores in 71% of games (10 of 14 meczów), while Excelsior keeps a clean sheet in 21% (3 of 14 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Excelsior
Over / Under - Groningen
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Excelsior is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / game - Excelsior · 1.36 pts / game - Groningen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Excelsior - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Groningen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Excelsior
Groningen
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| Excelsior | Liga | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.71 | 3.30 | ▼ 2.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 57% | 63% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 64% | 65% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 21% | 19% | ▲ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 79% | 87% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 79% | 87% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Excelsior vs Groningen?
The Eredivisie match finished Excelsior 0:2 Groningen. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Excelsior vs Groningen?
Excelsior score 1.00 goals per game on average and Groningen 1.36. The Eredivisie average is 3.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Excelsior's matches and 50% of Groningen's.
What form are Excelsior and Groningen in?
Over the last 5 games Excelsior have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Groningen 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Excelsior vs Groningen?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.