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Excelsior vs FC Groningen prediction

ExcelsiorHome38%to win
1.48 : 1.46expected goalsDraw 26%
FC GroningenAway37%to win
Shujaa safe tipExcelsior +0.51.49

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip65%
Excelsior +0.5Most likely to win
Price 1.491 unit
Bold tip29%
A DrawBigger price, loses more often
Price 3.60+2.9% value1 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Excelsior vs FC Groningen is Excelsior to win, with a 38% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Excelsior +0.5 at 1.49.

Excelsior recent form+1%FC Groningen recent form-1%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
ExcelsiorDLDWW
  • Dat Ajax Amsterdam2-2
  • Lv FC Utrecht1-2
  • Dat NEC Nijmegen2-2
  • Wat Willem II3-0
  • Wv Sparta Rotterdam2-1
FC GroningenWDDLL
  • Wv PEC Zwolle3-0
  • Dat Go Ahead Eagles1-1
  • Dv FC Twente2-2
  • Lv Fortuna Sittard2-3
  • Lat PSV Eindhoven1-5

In numbers, Excelsior red and FC Groningen green

1.3Points per game1.4
1.8Goals scored per game1.8
1.4Goals conceded per game1.6
20%Clean sheets20%

Last meetings

  • FC Groningen2-3Excelsior
  • Excelsior0-2FC Groningen

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
ExcelsiorFC Groningen
20Games played20
7Wins8
5Draws4
8Losses8
36Goals scored35
28Goals conceded32
1.8Scored per game1.8
1.4Conceded per game1.6
2W 1D 6LHome record5W 2D 3L
5W 4D 2LAway record3W 2D 5L
20%Clean sheets20%
70%Both teams scored75%
75%Over 2.5 goals75%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals80%1.25
Over 2.5 goals56%1.77
Over 3.5 goals34%2.94
Both teams to score60%1.66
Excelsior or draw63%1.58
FC Groningen or draw62%1.60
Excelsior win and over 2.525%4.06
FC Groningen win and over 2.524%4.18

Most likely scores

1-112.1%
2-18.5%
1-28.3%
1-07.1%
0-17.0%

Price check

BetChancePriceValue
Excelsior to win37%2.50-6.8%
A Draw29%3.60+2.9%
FC Groningen to win37%2.45-9.9%
Over 3.5 goals38%2.25-14.6%
Under 3.5 goals64%1.56+0.3%
Excelsior +0.565%1.49-3.6%
FC Groningen -0.538%2.30-13.1%

Good to know: The small grey number is the fair price. If your bookmaker pays more, the bet has value.

Match preview

Excelsior vs FC Groningen: Excelsior shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Excelsior 38%, the draw 26% and FC Groningen 37%. The bookmakers see it the other way and make FC Groningen the favourite at 2.45, so take care with this one.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Excelsior took 8 points from their last 5 games and FC Groningen took 5 from 5. Excelsior come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Excelsior won 2 of their last 9 games at home. FC Groningen won 3 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Excelsior score 1.8 goals a game and let in 1.4. FC Groningen score 1.8 and let in 1.6. Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 of Excelsior games and 15 of FC Groningen games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, Excelsior won 1 and FC Groningen won 1 with 0 draws. The last one ended FC Groningen 2, Excelsior 3.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Excelsior +0.5 has a 65% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Excelsior form

Excelsior have 7 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 36 goals scored and 28 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read D, L, D, W, W, newest first.

FC Groningen form

FC Groningen have 8 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 35 goals scored and 32 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, D, D, L, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. Excelsior won 1, FC Groningen won 1 and 0 games ended level. Last time out it finished FC Groningen 2, Excelsior 3.

Our call

We expect Excelsior to score about 1.5 goals and FC Groningen about 1.5. That points to Excelsior to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Excelsior +0.5 at 1.49. Our bold bet is A Draw at 3.60.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Excelsior vs FC Groningen?

Our prediction for Excelsior vs FC Groningen is Excelsior to win, with a 38% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Excelsior +0.5 at 1.49.

What is the score prediction for Excelsior vs FC Groningen?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 2-1 and 1-2. We expect Excelsior to score 1.5 goals and FC Groningen 1.5.

Will both teams score in Excelsior vs FC Groningen?

Both teams to score has a 60% chance. Both sides scored in 14 of Excelsior last 20 games and 15 of FC Groningen last 20.

How are Excelsior playing?

Excelsior have 7 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 36 goals scored and 28 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read D, L, D, W, W, newest first.

How are FC Groningen playing?

FC Groningen have 8 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 35 goals scored and 32 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, D, D, L, L, newest first.

What happened when Excelsior and FC Groningen last met?

It ended FC Groningen 2, Excelsior 3. In the last 2 meetings Excelsior won 1 and FC Groningen won 1.

What is the best bet for Excelsior vs FC Groningen?

Excelsior +0.5 at 1.49, with a 65% chance.

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