Our Excelsior vs FC Groningen Prediction: 2-1
Excelsior vs FC Groningen in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday December 5, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
Our prediction is supported by key Excelsior vs FC Groningen stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Excelsior's Last Match – Excelsior vs NAC
Excelsior will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 Netherlands Eredivisie victory over NAC on November 29. In that match, Excelsior recorded 43% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Excelsior | 43% | 6 (2) | 0.95 | 20 |
 NAC | 57% | 13 (3) | 1.67 | 48 |
FC Groningen's Last Match – Ajax vs FC Groningen
FC Groningen will hope to recover from their recent 0-2 Netherlands Eredivisie setback against Ajax on December 2. In that match, FC Groningen recorded 46% possession, firing 11 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ajax | 54% | 10 (5) | 0.15 | 51 |
 FC Groningen | 46% | 11 (7) | - | 46 |
Excelsior vs FC Groningen Stats
Key Stats
| Excelsior | FC Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | Attacking Strength | 0.72 |
| 0.86 | Defence Strength | 1.36 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Excelsior are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while FC Groningen average 1.2 scored and 2.3 conceded per game.
Excelsior 11-13
FC Groningen 12-23
What are the odds for this match?
Excelsior to win: @2.75
Draw: @3.4
FC Groningen to win: @2.4
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