21 August 2015 at 18:00
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
Groningen dominatesHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
2.5
Average goals per game
30%
Games with 3+ goals
20%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (59%) — the odds may underestimate Groningen.
Market Summary
Margin: 6.0%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.62 | 3.80 | 4.40 |
| Max | 1.67 | 4.20 | 5.40 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 58.7% | 23.2% | 18.1% |
| Public market | 58.0% | 24.1% | 17.9% |
Groningen vs Excelsior — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result matched market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2525/26 | Excelsior | 0–2 | Groningen | 3.42/3.54/2.13 |
| 25/02/2322/23 | Groningen | 3–0 | Excelsior | 1.89/3.79/3.89 |
| 08/01/2322/23 | Excelsior | 1–0 | Groningen | 2.67/3.60/2.54 |
| 06/04/1918/19 | Groningen | 1–0 | Excelsior | 1.49/4.20/6.71 |
| 02/11/1818/19 | Excelsior | 2–4 | Groningen | 2.58/3.51/2.62 |
| 17/12/1717/18 | Excelsior | 2–0 | Groningen | 2.40/3.46/2.83 |
| 29/04/1817/18 | Groningen | 4–0 | Excelsior | 1.89/3.94/3.58 |
| 13/08/1616/17 | Excelsior | 2–0 | Groningen | 2.59/3.29/2.71 |
| 04/02/1716/17 | Groningen | 1–1 | Excelsior | 1.53/4.14/6.16 |
| 21/08/1515/16 | Groningen | 2–0 | Excelsior | 1.65/3.97/5.02 |
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Groningen
Away Record: Excelsior
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Groningen defeated Excelsior 2:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2015. Goals were scored by M. Mahi 70′, M. Mahi 86′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Groningen had 62% possession while Excelsior held 38%. Groningen had 16 shots (6 on target) compared to 12 (1 on target) for Excelsior. Groningen made 3 substitutions, Excelsior made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Groningen and Excelsior — 2 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.
assist: B. Linssen
Match Statistics
Groningen had 62% possession against Excelsior's 38%. Groningen registered 16 shots (6 on target) while Excelsior managed 12 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 5–2. Fouls committed: 0–0.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Groningen have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Excelsior show 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
Groningen
Excelsior
Groningen vs Excelsior Head to Head Results
Groningen and Excelsior have met 17 times — Groningen won 9, Excelsior won 4, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Groningen leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 17 meetings. A combined 41 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.41 per match (27 for the home side, 14 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (35%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (29%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Groningen are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–4 in 2018.
9
Groningen
4
Drawn
4
Excelsior
Recent Meetings (17)
API data: 15 Mar 2026