Excelsior aim to put an end to their three-game winless run when they welcome Groningen after holding Ajax to a thrilling 2-2 draw before the international break. The hosts have been difficult to stop going forward, scoring 2.20 goals per game across their last 10 matches and finding the net in every one of them. Excelsior’s home fixtures have also produced 2.75 goals on average, with BTTS landing in all four. There are no fresh injury worries, while Kasey Bos is fully fit after not featuring for Australia in their friendly against Brazil.
Groningen, meanwhile, aim to build on a convincing 3-0 victory over Zwolle. The visitors have won 50% of their last 10 matches and have been particularly dangerous in attack, averaging 1.80 goals per game. Their away fixtures have produced 3.60 goals on average, although the Green and White have conceded 2.00 per game on the road. There are no fresh injury worries, with Tygo Land potentially earning a starting berth after scoring as a substitute against Zwolle.
Excelsior’s strong attacking form and perfect home scoring record make Excelsior to Win our main betting tip, alongside Both Teams to Score considering Excelsior’s 100% home BTTS rate and Groningen’s 80% away figure.
This Netherlands Eredivisie match will be played on Sunday 11 October 2026 at 15:45.
What is our Excelsior vs Groningen prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Excelsior 2 - 1 Groningen
Excelsior vs Groningen Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 900 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -188 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Brynjolfur Willumsson @ 125 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Brynjolfur Willumsson @ 500 Odds
- To be Booked: Jahelille Hall @ -120 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Excelsior +0.5 @ -191 Odds
- European Handicap: FC Groningen +2 @ -350 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -200 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Excelsior to Win @ -120 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Excelsior to Win/Excelsior to Win @ 300 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Excelsior - No @ -550 Odds
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View OfferExcelsior Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwwlwwdld | 1.80 |
| Home | dlwl | 1.00 |
| Away | wwwwdd | 2.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.60 | 2.75 | 4.17 |
| Scored | 2.20 | 1.25 | 2.83 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.50 | 1.33 |
| BTTS | 80% | 100% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.37 | 1.18 | 1.50 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.58 | 1.41 | 1.70 |
Groningen Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwwwllddw | 1.70 |
| Home | wwldw | 2.00 |
| Away | wlwld | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.20 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.59 | 1.98 | 1.20 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.54 | 1.28 | 1.80 |
Excelsior vs Groningen Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Excelsior (26%)
19 Matches
Groningen (58%)
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